Hugh's Views - Smugglers' Notch Vermont

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124 acres of freshly groomed terrain

Posted February 22, 2021 at 6:44 am

Today we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 5 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. We have 71 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 16 to 50 inches. 32 trails have been groomed for today, including Goat Path, Curley’s Cutback, and Jolly Rodger. Currently, it is snowing and 12 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 10 to 20 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for snow showers with 2 to 4 inches of accumulation possible and a high of 31 degrees and breezy.

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Good morning

Posted February 12, 2021 at 7:56 am

3 Mountain ticket sales are open for Sunday, February 14th.

We have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 5 lifts operating, including the Madonna 1 Lift. We have 72 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with base depths of 16 to 50 inches. Last night we made snow at the top of the Practice Slope. 29 trails have been groomed for today, including Jolly Rodger, Playground, and Howie’s Wanderer for a grand total of 117 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Currently, it is -5 degrees at the summit of Sterling with clear skies and winds of 5 to 10 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies and a high of 13 degrees. Dress for success and enjoy the wonderful conditions! Employees are red-flagged this weekend on all 3 mountains, but can ski or ride from 8:00 am till 10:00 am both Saturday and Sunday.

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Another gorgeous day

Posted April 11, 2019 at 10:51 am

Lift and Trails

Today we have the Sterling Lift operating. We have 31 trails open with terrain for intermediates and experts. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches. 14 trails have been groomed for today, including Snake Bite, Smugglers’ Alley, Jolly Rodger, Thomke’s Express, and Black Snake for a grand total of 45 acres.

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New snow overnight

Posted April 10, 2019 at 8:23 am

New Snow

We received 1 to 2 inches of new snow overnight and 378 inches this season so far!

Lifts and Trails

Today we have Sterling lift operating with 30 trails open. We have terrain for intermediates and experts. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches. 13 trails have been groomed for today, including Smugglers’ Alley, Jolly Rodger, and Black Snake for a grand total of 44 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently, is it snowing and 20 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 10 to 20 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for a chance of snow showers early with temperatures between 23 and 34 degrees.

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Tons of snow

Posted April 9, 2019 at 3:19 pm

New Snow

The snow gauge says that we received 8 inches of new snow, but that is not true. We have so much snow that the snow gauge is buried. The snow gauge sets on a platform, which is about 3 to 4 feet above the ground. You look down on the snow gauge as you ski or ride by! We did receive a dusting of new snow this afternoon and yesterday making our season snowfall total 376 inches.

Lifts and Trails

Tomorrow we plan to have the Sterling lift operating with 29 trails open with terrain for intermediates and experts. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches. We plan to groom 13 trails tonight, including Smugglers’ Alley, Thomke’s Express, Jolly Rodger, and the Practice Slope for a grand total of 44 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is cloudy and 27 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 10 to 20 mph. Tonight’s forecast is calling for snow an inch of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for snow showers another inch of accumulation possible with temperatures between 23 and 34 degrees.

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Great spring conditions

Posted April 9, 2019 at 10:54 am

Treasure Run

Today we have the Sterling lift operating with 29 trails open for intermediates and experts. 14 trails have been groomed for today, including Smugglers’ Alley, Chute, Jolly Rodger, Thomke’s Express, Lower Pipeline, and Practice Slope for a grand total of 45 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches.

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Freshly groomed terrain

Posted April 9, 2019 at 6:57 am

Groomer headed up Meadowlark

Lifts and Trails

Today Sterling lift is operating and it will open at 9 am. We plan to have 30 trails open with terrain for intermediates and experts. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches. 14 trails have been groomed for today, including Smugglers’ Alley, Chute, Jolly Rodger, Lower Pipeline, and Thomke’s Express for a grand total of 45 acres of freshly groomed terrain. We plan to have Sterling operating today through Friday, April 12th. This weekend we plan to have both Madonna I and Sterling lifts operating. We will close Monday, April 15th through Friday, April 19th. We plan to reopen for Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st.

Weather

Currently it is foggy and 28 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for a chance of rain, sleet, mix, and snow starting around 2 pm with temperatures between 28 and 42 degrees. There is snow in the forecast for tonight and tomorrow with a couple of inches of accumulation possible.

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A little bit of new snow with more on the way

Posted April 8, 2019 at 2:37 pm

We received a dusting of new snow today.

Lifts and Trails

Tomorrow we plan to have Sterling Lift operating. We plan to have 30 trails open with terrain for intermediates and experts. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches. We plan to groom 14 trails tonight, including Smugglers’ Alley, Chute, and Jolly Rodger for a grand total of 45 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is 28 degrees at the summit of Sterling with sleet and winds of 20 to 40 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for a chance of rain becoming sleet and snow with an inch of accumulation possible and temperatures between 31 and 49 degrees. Tomorrow night’s forecast is calling for snow with 1 to 3 inches of accumulation possible.

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The big event is tomorrow!

Posted April 5, 2019 at 3:55 pm

9th Annual Pond Skimming

Registration for this free event starts at 10:00 am at the Smugglers’ Notch tent in Parking Lot 1. The first skimmer launches toward the pond at 12:00 noon. Prizes awarded for best costume. A “don’t miss” for spectators! Presented by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company.

Chillin’ & Grillin’ Tailgate Party

Join us in the Sierra Nevada beer garden for a refreshing brew and refuel at the all-day-long Chillin’ & Grillin’ Tailgate Party. Impress us with your bumperside party planning skills and you could win the Ultimate Tailgate Prize! Stop by our Vendor Village and the Smugglers’ Notch tent to enter for a chance to win awesome prizes! Drawings will be held throughout the afternoon for cash and prizes. MORE PRIZES THAN EVER THIS YEAR! Enter our Chillin’ 50/50 raffle where proceeds will benefit a local charity of the winner’s choice.

Cambridge Day

Hey neighbors! You’re invited to enjoy a day of skiing and riding at Smuggs! Cambridge and Jeffersonville VT residents get FREE lift tickets, FREE equipment, FREE group lessons* for ages 5 to adult, and a special $15 Vermonter rate for FunZone 2.0 (don’t forget your socks and sneakers) – just show a valid ID with your Cambridge or Jeffersonville address.

A reusable Notch Card is required for lift tickets and lessons and can be purchased for $5 plus tax.

Lifts and Trails

Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 5 lifts operating, including the Madonna I lift. We have 55 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches. We plan to groom 33 trails tonight, including Drifter, Snow Snake, and Jolly Rodger for a grand total of 128 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is partly cloudy and 31 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Tonight’s forecast is periods of snow with 3 to 5 inches of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s forecast is a chance of snow/mix early then skies becoming sunny with temperatures between 35 and 50 degrees.

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Dual Slalom on the Practice Slope

Posted March 31, 2019 at 3:50 pm

New Snow

We received an inch of new snow this afternoon making our season total 371 inches!

Lifts and Trails

Tomorrow we plan to have 4 lifts operating, Sterling, Mogul Mouse’s Magic, Madonna II, and Sir Henry’s Glider. We have 51 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. The trail count will increase as we groom more terrain over the next few nights. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches. We plan to groom 32 trails tonight, including Playground, Snow Snake, and Jolly Rodger for a grand total of 125 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is cloudy and 29 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 10 to 20 mph. Tonight’s forecast is snow showers with 1 to 2 inches of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies early with increasing sunshine and temperatures between 15 and 30 degrees.

Events

Hey neighbors! You’re invited to enjoy a day of skiing and riding at Smuggs! Cambridge and Jeffersonville VT residents get FREE lift tickets, FREE equipment, FREE group lessons* for ages 5 to adult, and a special $15 Vermonter rate for FunZone 2.0 (don’t forget your socks and sneakers) – just show a valid ID with your Cambridge or Jeffersonville address.

Blue skies, long sunny afternoons … ahhhh, Spring! Join us for the ultimate tailgate party in Parking Lot 1, home of the finest tailgate scene since Soldier Field at the ’86 Bears.

Join us in the Sierra Nevada beer garden for a refreshing brew and refuel at the all-day-long Chillin’ & Grillin’ tailgate party. Impress us with your bumperside party planning skills and you could win the Ultimate Tailgate Prize! Stop by our Vendor Village and the Smugglers’ Notch tent to enter for a chance to win awesome prizes! Drawings will be held throughout the afternoon for cash and prizes. MORE PRIZES THAN EVER THIS YEAR! Enter our Chillin’ 50/50 raffle where proceeds will benefit a local charity of the winner’s choice.

Elvis, a gorilla, guys in bikinis – you’ll see it all in the Zone Terrain Park during Pond Skimming! Registration for this free event starts at 10:00 am at the Smugglers’ Notch tent in Parking Lot 1. The first skimmer launches toward the pond at 12:00 noon. Prizes awarded for best costume. A “don’t miss” for spectators! Presented by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company.