Explore Smuggs in Winter
Welcome to Winter at Smugglers’ Notch Resort – Your Snowy Playground Awaits!
Wintertime at Smuggs
Embrace the magic of winter in Vermont’s stunning Green Mountains at Smugglers’ Notch Resort. Here, the winter wonderland comes alive with sparkling snow, cozy firesides, and activities that make every cold day a warm memory.
From exhilarating skiing and snowboarding on our diverse terrains to tranquil snowshoe hikes through silent, snow-laden forests, Smugglers’ offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation for everyone. Gather your family and friends for a season filled with laughter, excitement, and the simple joys of snow. Discover the endless possibilities and create lasting memories in our mountain paradise this winter.
Explore Smuggs Magazine
The Insider’s Guide to the Mountain Lifestyle.
Explore Smuggs Magazine is your ultimate guide to Smugglers’ Notch Resort! Designed for first-time visitors and longtime fans, this family-focused publication is perfect for planning your next visit or reliving your favorite Smuggs moments.
-
Daytime Tubing
Tube sliding at its best, the old fashioned way. We provide the tubes!
-
Learn to Ski or Ride Program
Discover the joy of skiing or snowboarding with our specially designed Learn to Ski or Snowboard Program.
-
WinterAll AgesIgnite the Night
Join us for a magical winter evening with bonfires, fire dancers, fireworks, music, and family fun! Begins on January 9, 2025.
-
Night School for Skiing & Snowboarding
Ready to try a new winter sport? Join our Night School sessions to learn the basics of skiing or snowboarding under the stars!
-
WinterAll AgesSmugglers’ Winter Market
Join us in the FunZone 2.0 Party Room to shop for your favorite local Vermont products, treats, and crafts.
-
WinterAll AgesThe Friendly Pirate Breakfast
Enjoy a lively pirate-themed breakfast at the Grille with Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate, featuring songs, dances, and plenty of laughs!
Book Now and Save!
Make your Winter 2024-2025 reservation now!
Our Mountains
3 big mountains of skiing and snowboarding surround our self-contained Resort Village.
Upcoming
Events
Pie for Breakfast
Join us for our “World Famous” Pie for Breakfast event. For $7 Adults and $5 Kids, you get all the pie and coffee/hot chocolate you can handle! What a great […]
Smuggs Ice Bash – Base Camp Bash
Join us for an evening of community, athlete presentations, and shenanigans to celebrate ice climbing. Happy Hour includes beverages by donation, food, vendors, and climbing adjacent challenges and demonstrations. Guest […]
Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Tastings
Discover Exceptional Craft Spirits from Smugglers’ Notch Distillery
-
A little snow in the forecast tonight
We could see 1 to 3 inches of accumulation overnight. We received 1 inch of new snow in the past 24 hours, 11 inches in the past 4 days, and […]
-
#Smuggslove Rail Jam
This event was a ton of fun. Birch Run Terrain Park is looking really good! The top half is jumps with one rail and the bottom half is all rails. […]
-
Just what the doctor ordered
This photo was taken this morning in Doc Dempsey’s Glades and by the way was my trail pick of the day. The very top of Docs was closed, but it […]
-
Top to bottom on all 3 mountains
We have 5 lifts operating today, Madonna 1, Village, Sterling, Mogul Mouse’s Magic, and Sir Henry’s Glider. We have 55 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Freefall is […]
-
Madonna I Opens Again!
Tomorrow, we plan to have top-to-bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains. We will have 5 lifts operating: Madonna I, Sterling, Village, Mogul Mouse’s Magic, and Sir Henry’s Glider. […]
-
#SmuggsLove Rail Jam
FREE! This Saturday, January 18th, at Birch Run Terrain Park. Registration is in the Base Lodge from 8 am till 10 am. The event kicks off at 11 am. A […]
-
Fired Up
We are presently making snow on Lower FIS, Waterfall, Mulcahy’s Link, Madonna base area, and the S turn on Upper Chilcoot. Some trails are closed due to snowmaking operations today. […]
-
Keep it Coming
We received 9 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, 31 inches in the past week, and 67 inches in the past 15 days! Patrol dropped ropes today […]
-
What’s happening with Madonna I
Our Mountain Operations team is working hard to get Madonna Mountain open from the top again. Our snowmakers have been focusing on Upper FIS and the base area of Madonna […]
-
Another powder day
We received 6 to 8 inches of new snow overnight, 30 inches in the past week, 66 inches in the past 15 days, and 163 inches this season so far! […]
