Hugh's Views - Smugglers' Notch Vermont

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Sunshine and Spring Snow

Posted March 26, 2024 at 3:00 pm

Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. The increasing cloud forecast was not quite accurate for the middle of the day. It was blue skies, sun, and spring snow. Met up with friend and fellow Activities staffer Seth “Carv-ison” Crevison to take some runs. Our first trail pick was Shuttle because it was groomed. We got there via Lower Catwalk. It was a bit of work considering the “grabby” surfaces. The word of the day was “wax.” Anywho, we had fun and a nice lunch on the Black Bear patio. Tomorrow, we should have 70+ trails open, and the forecast is showers and breezy with highs near 50 degrees fahrenheit. Wear the appropriate gear. Ski U soon.

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It is going to be a beautiful day

Posted February 22, 2020 at 9:27 am

**Ski Patroller Walt Lattrell doing trail check on Lower Catwalk this morning.**

Today we have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We have 76 out of 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are machine groomed and packed powder with average base depths of 16 to 54 inches. 36 trails have been groomed for today including Drifter, Snow Snake, and Practice Slope for a grand total of 143 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Today’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies with a high of 33 degrees. Currently it is partly sunny and 19 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 10 to 20 mph.

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Another gorgeous day

Posted January 22, 2020 at 5:28 pm

**Sterling and Mount Mansfield seen from Lower Catwalk**

**The “balcony” behind the Pine Tree Start on Black Snake**

**5 year old Kessler having a blast on Lower Morse Liftline**

Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna I lift. We have 45 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 14 to 50 inches. 25 trails will be groomed for tomorrow for a grand total of 115 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Tonight we plan to make snow on Midway, Curley’s Cutback, and Birch Run. Birch Run will be closed tomorrow for snowmaking. We plan to rebuild the Birch Run Terrain Park and have it open for the weekend. Currently it is partly sunny and 24 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies early with increasing clouds and a high of 33 degrees.

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100 percent open

Posted March 27, 2019 at 4:17 pm

Sterling and Mount Mansfield seen from Lower Catwalk

Lifts and Trails

Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating. We have all 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Freefall, the Black Hole, and Madonna Liftline are open from the traverse on Upper FIS. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. Tonight we plan to groom 35 trails, including Bootlegger, Snow Snake, and Ruthie’s for a grand total of 138 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is sunny and 35 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for sunny skies early with increasing clouds and temperatures between 27 and 46 degrees.

This was one of the only clouds I saw all day

Events

This weekend we have many events like the Friendly Freeski Challenge, the Blast from the Past, and more many! For all the details check out our events page.

Tele Timmy on Upper Chilcoot

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Sunny and beautiful

Posted March 20, 2019 at 12:50 pm

Family skiing Lower Catwalk

Currently it is 35 degrees at the summit of Sterling with sunshine and winds of o to 5 mph. Today’s forecast is mostly sunny skies with a high of 42 degrees. Top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. 65 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Great conditions!

Upper Chilcoot and Catwalk

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Quality Family Time

Posted January 17, 2019 at 5:33 pm

Hannah on Lower Catwalk with Sterling and Mount Mansfield in the background.

I got to take a few runs with my daughter Hannah this afternoon. She was here with her 5th grade class from Cambridge Elementary School. She has been participating in the Winter Wellness Program. They have all been having such a great time! She has really been enjoying the amazing conditions. She will be back tomorrow and she cannot wait!

Lifts and Trails

Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 7 lifts operating. We have 73 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 35 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, for a grand total of 141 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches.

Hannah finds some fresh snow in the trees

Snowmaking

Tonight we plan to make snow on Bootlegger, Thomke’s Express, Upper Pipeline, Chute, Hangman’s Drop, and the Zone.

Todd and his daughter Reese at Morse Mountain today. Reese’s birthday is in the summer, but they wanted to celebrate with a special Father and Daughter ski day. They decided to celebrate the 1/2 year and come to Smuggs today!

Weather

Currently it is sunny and 3 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for snow showers 1 to 2 inches of accumulation possible with temperatures between 2o and 31 degrees.

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Quality family time

Posted March 24, 2018 at 4:02 pm

Hayleigh and Harley on Lower Catwalk with Sterling in the background

The forecast called for cloudy skies, but the sun decided to make an appearance. I got to take a couple runs with my wife and all 3 kids this afternoon on Madonna. We had a great time on Upper Chilcoot, Lower Catwalk, Red Fox Glades, and Three Mountain Glades. The snow in the trees was wonderful. We all also enjoyed the Free Family Fun Race on Lower Madonna Liftline. The kids made sure that we always ended our run on Lower Madonna Liftline, so that they could do the race again.

We are 100 percent open with top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We have all 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Robin’s Run is open from the work road down to Freefall. Freefall is open from the traverse on Upper FIS. 37 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Shuttle, Bootlegger, and Curley’s Cutback for a grand total of 140 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly to mostly cloudy skies with a chance of flurries and a high of 34 degrees.