63 acres of freshly groomed terrain
Upper Rumrunner
Great conditions
We received 8 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours and 10 inches in the past 2 days. Tonight’s forecast is periods of snow with 2 to 4 inches of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s forecast calls for snow showers with another 1 to 2 inches of accumulation possible with a high of 5 degrees at the base and 3 degrees at higher elevations. Bundle up and enjoy the new snow! Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 7 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. We have 70 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 40 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Upper FIS, Drifter, Jolly Rodger, Smugglers’ Alley, Curley’s Cutback, and Log Jam for a grand total of 147 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are powder and packed powder with average base depths of 10 to 34 inches. Currently, it is 16 degrees at the summit of Sterling with flurries and winds of 5 to 10 mph.
Snow, sleet, freezing rain, and mixed for tomorrow
Currently, it is foggy and 31 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast for the summit of Sterling is snow showers, freezing rain, and sleet before 1 pm, then snow showers and freezing drizzle after 2 pm. Mostly cloudy and breezy with a high of 31 degrees. Tomorrow’s forecast for the Village is a chance of snow showers and rain before 3 pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 3 pm and 5 pm. Mostly cloudy and breezy with a high of 34 degrees. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch is possible. Tomorrow we plan to have Sterling Lift, Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift, Village Lift, and Sir Henry’s Glider all operating. We plan to have 16 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 15 trails will be groomed tomorrow, including Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 69 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine-groomed and variable with average base depths of 8 to 24 inches. Be aware surface conditions may change throughout the day.
Making Snow and Sliding Where It Goes!
We’re blasting snow! Mother Nature is giving us some cooler temps and we’re taking full advantage. Our hardworking snowmaking and grooming teams are setting us up for a great weekend of skiing and riding. Lower Rumrunner is officially open with more trails to follow in the coming days.
It looks like it’s going to be a beautiful weekend. Keep thinking snow!
Spring conditions today fresh snow tomorrow
I ran into Ski Instructor Justin Falkenburg at the summit of Sterling this morning. He asked me if we are really supposed to get a snowstorm with a good bit of accumulation. I told him that there is a winter weather advisory starting tonight until Friday morning with up to 14 inches of snowfall total. He told me of course there is because I just took the plow off of my truck. I then thanked him for his sacrifice.
Signs of good things to come
Opening Day is only two days away and we are excited!
This Friday, November 29th is the day the 2019 – 2020 Winter Season gets started. We plan to have both the Sterling Lift and Sir Henry’s Wonder Carpets operating. The Sterling Lift will open at 8:30 am on Friday. We plan to have Upper Rumrunner, Crossover, Treasure Run, Lower Exhibition, Lower Rumrunner, Smugglers’ Alley, and Sir Henry’s Learning Hill all open. There is some snow in the forecast for Thursday and Thursday night which may allow us to open more terrain. You will be able to ski or ride from Parking Lot #1 down to the Sterling Lift. You will also be able to ski or ride back to Parking Lot #1 from Lower Exhibition near the bottom of Treasure Run. We have a Black Friday Lift Ticket Special Offer this November 29, 2019. Bring a non-perishable item to our ticket booth or the Ski & Ride Desk, for our local Cambridge Food Shelf, and receive $20 off a full-day, 3-mountain lift ticket.
We are getting ready for Opening Day!
We plan to open this Friday, November 29th.
We plan to have the Sterling Lift and Sir Henry’s Wonder Carpets operating with terrain for beginners, intermediates, and experts. Our snowmakers have done a wonderful job and things are looking great for Friday. Sir Henry’s Learning Hill is just loaded with snow and is ready for beginners. Private lessons are available with our Snow Sport University Instructors starting on Opening Day. On Sterling Mountain, we plan to have Upper Rumrunner, Crossover, Smugglers’ Alley, Treasure Run, Lower Exhibition, and Lower Rumrunner all open. More trails may be open with snow in the forecast for Wednesday night and Thursday. Happy Thanksgiving and to celebrate we have many activities. For all the details on our Thanksgiving Family Celebration just go to www.smuggs.com/pages/fall/activities/thanksgiving-schedule.php
3 Mountain Outfitters is having a Black Friday Sale from 8:00 am till 8:00 pm. Stop by after your first day on the mountain where you will find items discounted up to 50% off!
Great conditions
Dave finds the goods in the woods
New Snow
We received 3 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, 8 inches in the past 4 days, and 321 inches this season so far!
Lifts and Trails
We are 99 percent open. Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating. We have 77 out of 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Freefall, the Black Hole, and Madonna Liftline open from the traverse on Upper FIS. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. We plan to groom 41 trails tonight, including Upper FIS, Snow Snake, and Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 156 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
Bruce enjoying the sun filled glades on Sterling
Weather
Currently it is 4 degrees at the summit of Sterling with light snow and winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies with a chance of snow showers and temperatures between 0 and 17 degrees.
Upper Rumrunner with Mount Mansfield in the background
Another beautiful day
Cruising down Upper Rumrunner
Lifts and Trails
For Tuesday we plan to have 3 lifts operating; Sterling Lift, Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift, and Sir Henry’s Glider. We have 32 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 14 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Smugglers’ Alley, Thomke’s, and Curley’s Cutback for a grand total of 63 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 20 to 50 inches.
Fresh tracks
Weather
Currently it is partly sunny and 15 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies with temperatures between 17 and 30 degrees.
Snowmaking
We are presently making snow on Black Snake and the Practice Slope. Tonight we also plan to make snow on Birch Run.
Smugglers’ Notch Adaptive Program Aidan Potter and Shawna Fatigate out training with the Biski
Events
Winter Solstice Celebration is Friday, December 21st from 4:00 pm till 5:45 pm
Kick off the festivities at 4:00 pm with Goodtime Charlie, as he hosts a bonfire with s’mores, hot apple cider, music, glow sticks, and hot cocoa. Next, Jeh Kulu Dance and Drum Theater provides beats to the rhythm of the sunset. Then, Cirque de Fuego wows us with their fire performance, followed by fireworks! Light up the night and start Winter out with a bang! Located in the Village Greeting Area.
View from the summit of Sterling Mountain
Winter Wonderland
Bird eye’s view of Upper FIS
Lifts and Trails
Tomorrow we plan to have 3 lifts operating; Sterling Lift, Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift, and Sir Henry’s Glider. For Monday, we will have 30 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 7 trails on Sterling are temporarily closed due to snowmaking. 15 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Smugglers’ Alley, Thomke’s, and Lower Morse Liftline for a grand total of 65 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 20 to 50 inches.
The Madonna I Lift with the Notch in the background
Snowmaking
We plan to continue snowmaking on Black Snake and the Practice Slope tonight and tomorrow.
Weather
Currently it is 22 degrees at the summit of Sterling with partly cloudy skies and winds of 10 to 15 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies with temperatures between 14 and 24 degrees.
Upper Chilcoot
Arcing some turns on Upper Rumrunner
Airtime on Upper Exhibition