Smugglers' Notch Outdoor Daytime Activities for Adults

On and off the slope there's plenty to do in Vermont's Winter playground!

Smugglers' Notch offers a variety of outdoor adventures all day long.

Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding or Telemark Skiing
Experience our 3 big mountains with over 310 acres of ski and snowboard trails. We have something for everyone from well-groomed gentle cruisers to the only triple black diamond in the East, The Black Hole - for experts only! We also have glades, terrain parks and a Superpipe.

Let us help you maximize the exhilaration and satisfaction of your on-mountain experience. You can select from 1 1/2 hour, 2 1/2 hour, or customized private lessons. Check out our NEW MAX5 lesson for the best on mountain experience. If you haven't tried skiing or snowboarding before, we'll get you moving and turning on the hill faster than you can imagine in our First-Timer Program.

Guests on our Club Smugglers' Advantage Package have 1 1/2 hour beginner group lessons (level 1 & 2) included in the package, so you can start your vacation with a brand new sport in skiing or snowboarding.

Cross-country skiing
Join us at our Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Adventure Center and enjoy 34 kilometers of beautiful cross-country trails for every level from beginner to expert. Rental equipment is available there too. We also have several group and private cross-country lessons.

Snowshoeing
Our Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Adventure Center also offers 24 kilometers of dedicated snowshoe trails for every level from beginner to expert. Redfeather snowshoes are available for rent at the Nordic Center. We have an extensive list of snowshoe lessons and tours to choose from.

Dog Sledding
Let Eden Dog Sledding and their teams of award-winning sled dogs escort you through the picturesque snow-covered trails around Eden Mountain.
Call 802-635-9070 for pricing information or to make reservations.

Ice Skating
Twirl and glide across our outdoor ice skating rink (weather permitting). Located next to the Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Adventure Center. Access is FREE. Rental skates are avaiable at the Nordic Center.

Winter Walking
With so much beauty surrounding us, we can't help but come up with new ways for you to experience our Winter wonderland. Skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts have long delighted in the beauty of Smugglers' in Winter with spectacular vistas at every turn. That's what inspired our Winter Walking Program.