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Our video series will show you what's going on at Smuggs throughout the Winter season. It's the next best thing to being here. Just click on the thumbnail of the video you want to watch and a new window will open or click on the links to watch videos from previous seasons.


Smuggs - Pond Skimming in The Zone - April 6, 2013 Frigid temperatures didn't stop some seventy competitors from entering a pond skimming competition at Smugglers' Notch Resort this weekend. Their kiddie pool: a sixty-foot expanse of Lamoille River water - thank you snow guns! So strap on your floaties and grab your rubber ducky, it's time to hit the pool! For your convenience, this video is also available on YouTube.


Smuggs - Rough Cut: F.I.S. Woods, Sterling Groomers GoPro - March 24, 2013 Hugh takes to the F.I.S. woods following last week's snowstorm, in which Smuggs received some thirty inches of snow. Meanwhile, on Sterling, Alex takes a run down Rumrunner and Black Snake, proving the snow pack on our groomers is just as enticing as the pockets of deep in the trees. For your convenience, this video is also available on YouTube.


Smuggs - Extreme Weekend - March 10, 2013 Last weekend was jam packed with events. On Saturday, Smuggs hosted the Molly Rowlee Rail Jam - an annual fundraiser at Smuggs. Usually held under the lights at Sir Henry's Hill, this year's event took place in front of the Smugglers' Notch Ski & Snowboard Club on a decidedly spring-like, warm sunny afternoon. But the big story of the weekend was the 1st annual Extreme Skiing Challenge in which some seventy-five competitors representing over a dozen ski clubs tested their might on the Madonna Headwall. A panel of four judges ranked each competitor according to Line, Control, Fluidity, Technique and Style. This year's bragging rights goes to Smuggs-own Alex Holcomb. For your convenience, this video is also available on YouTube.


Smuggs - No Bull [Video] Snow Report - March 4, 2013 - Smuggs received some 78 inches of snow this February. Some five days into March, it still hasn't stopped snowing. With the mountain in peak shape, we take inventory of the myriad ways in which each skier and rider spends their time at Smugglers' Notch Resort. From the free riders and skiers in The Zone to a challenge looming on Smugglers' most death-defying run and everything in between. Footage gathered Sunday, March 4 & Monday, March 5. For your convenience, this video is also available on YouTube.


Smuggs - SSU Progression Series: Smugglers' Burton Riglet Park Anniversary The Burton Riglet Treehouse Park is the first of its kind in the East and was designed with the beginner in mind to position them for a lifetime of terrain park progression at Smugglers' Notch Resort. With the one-year anniversary of the park fast approaching, we convened a small panel of enthusiasts to get their perspective on the park. They named their favorite features, features they're still waiting for and we listened! Informed by our panelists and other kids just like them, Smuggs used the one year anniversary as an opportunity to re-introduce the evolution of their progression concept and to reveal the park's 2013 makeover. For your convenience, this video is also available on YouTube.


Smuggs Rails for Ryan Rail Jam - January 25, 2013 Dark, pockmarked and frigidly cold, the ski area in front of the Madonna/Sterling Base Lodge resembled the surface of the moon at the Flyin' Ryan Foundation's "Rails for Ryan" rail jam Saturday night. But none of that stopped competitors from throwin' down some serious style under the lights on some specially delivered rails by shred apparel GnarBear. For your convenience, this video is also available on YouTube.


Smuggs - Rail Jam in The Zone - January 12, 2013 This Saturday, Smuggs held its inaugural terrain park event, the Gravity Control Rail Jam in a newly revamped "The Zone". With above average temperatures, spirits were high and landings were soft - so The Zone's denizens went huge. For your convenience, this video is also available on YouTube.


Smuggs - [Video] Snow Report - Knight's Revenge - January 4, 2013 A new natural feature terrain park for intermediate and advanced skiers and riders at Smugglers' opens in the Knight's Revenge glade that crosses the Link trail on Madonna Mountain between Lower Rumrunner and Lower Madonna Liftline. Knight's Revenge contains log slides, bank turns, log rolls, rock wall jumps, a rainbow, and loads of rails, ending at a quarter pipe wall ride at the Rumrunner trail junction. This freestyle playground in the woods holds almost thirty features in addition to the varied terrain and rock jumps provided by Mother Nature.
For your convenience, this video is also available on YouTube.

Smuggs - [Video] Snow Report - Morse Liftline GoPro - December 30, 2012 Who says you can't have an epic powder run on Morse? When the upper mountain's lift lines are long and powder goes dry, you can often find good untracked slices of nirvana under the Village Lift. And since Morse was developed with the beginner in mind, you might just bag fresh tracks run after run. For your convenience, this video is also available on YouTube.


Smuggs - [Video] Snow Report - Black Hole Down - December 27, 2012 Smugglers' has received 18 inches in the past 36 hours. So buckle your seatbelt and take a ride with Hugh down The Black Hole. Winter is here… and is here to stay. For your convenience, this video is also available on YouTube.


Smuggs - [Video] Snow Report - Madonna Opens - December 22, 2012 Madonna Mountain is now open for business. With all this new snow we've been having, we feel fine. For your convenience, this video is also available on YouTube.


Smuggs - [Video] Snow Report - Lone Riders - December 14, 2012 In this week's video, Rick Witham highlights some of the changes in Birch Run Park. With 9 features, including some inspired new rails by Smuggs Terrain Park Manager, Mike McAdoo, park riding has never been better at America's Family Resort. Also this week: Madonna II opens for business. For your convenience, this video is also available on YouTube.


Smuggs - [Video] Snow Report - Lone Riders - December 6, 2012 Our snowmaking guns revved back in action late this week to make up for some of the natural snow lost earlier to warm and wet weather. Indeed, Smuggs new snow guns have been busy - so make sure to thank a snowmaker the next time you see one. Also this week: new features from the Birch Run Terrain Park. For your convenience, this video is also available on YouTube.


Smuggs - [Video] Snow Report - S'november - November 30, 2012 S'november? Why not?!? Smuggs received some 12" of natural Thursday night. Translation: Epic powder runs Friday morning on snow-laden trails like Black Snake and Upper Treasure Run. For your convenience, this video is also available on YouTube.


Smuggs - [Video] Snow Report - Opening Weekend - November 23, 2012 Smuggs gives thanks for their exceptional snowmakers. Armed with an array of 150 new highly efficient snowmaking tower guns, they've bestowed us over a foot of snow, spread over five trails. Also opening this week: The Birch Run Terrain Park, with three features: a box, rail, and hit. This video is also available on YouTube.

Watch these videos from our 2011-2012 Winter season!
Winter 2012-2013 videos will be posted soon, but until they are, how about checking out this video summary of the wonderful 2011-2012 season:

No Bull Snow Report - Week of March 4, 2012 Take a ride with Hugh, Kelley, Heather and Pat as they take a glide down Upper Drifter, followed by the bumpety bump on F.I.S.








No Bull Snow Report - February 26-March 2, 2012 Smuggs annual President's holiday fireworks display couldn't rival Mother Nature, who saw fit to bestow some 51 inches of snow on us in the past week.







Gravity Control Slopestyle - February 18th, 2012 Check it out! Here's some choice footage of this weekend's Gravity Control Slopestyle event in The Zone. Special thanks to Smuggs Season Pass holder Matt Richardson for this submission.






No Bull Snow Report - Week of January 29th, 2012 In this week's report, Hugh crashes the 6th Annual Ice Bash, then takes a victory lap on Chilcoot, Upper FIS, and Lower Black Hole.






UVM Freestyle Team Zone Session - Thursday, January 26th, 2012 Thanks to Rick Witham and crew, the Zone is just about completed. UVM Freestyle Ski Team got a chance to check it out. Special thanks to Smuggs Season Pass holder Matt Richardson for this contribution.






Ski Magazine Reader Appreciation Day - Saturday, January 21st, 2012 This video is dedicated to all of our loyal Ski Magazine Readers. Thanks for designating us the #1 Resort for Family Programs 13 years running!






Gravity Control Rail Jam - Saturday, January 14th, 2012 Drop, hop and roll! Check out footage from this weekend's Gravity Control Rail Jam. Special thanks to Smuggs Season Pass holder Matt Richardson for this contribution.






No Bull Snow Report – January 13th, 2012 Come one, come all this holiday weekend and enjoy our bounty of snow! Conditions are great and are only getting better!!!








Smuggs - Riglet Park Grand Opening While long overdue, the Burton Riglet Park Grand Opening ceremony was an unqualified success. All good things come to those who wait.







It's never too young to learn. Learn about our award-winning programs and facilities that ensure a fun and relaxing retreat for both parents and young children.







Smuggs - Opening Day (2011-2012) Opening Day was a little late this year; but then, it was last year as well - a season in which Smuggs received more than 360 inches.







Winter may be weeks away, but tell that to the denizens of Gravity Control! Special thanks to Never Summer Industries for furnishing this exciting new park feature!







Smugglers' Vice President Lisa Stritzler Howe and Owner, Managing Director Bill Stritzler discuss the myriad of ways the resort keeps garnering (13 years and running!!!) the coveted "#1 for Family Programs" designation by the annual Ski Magazine Reader Survey.






Smugglers' Notch Resort and Vermont's Burton Snowboards have partnered to create a Riglet Park for little snowboarders.



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