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
Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Tastings
Discover Exceptional Craft Spirits from Smugglers’ Notch Distillery
#SmuggsLove Rail Jam
Presented by Monster The #SmuggsLove Rail Jam kicks off on January 18, 2025, at Birch Run Terrain Park on Sterling Mountain at Smugglers’ Notch! Open to participants aged 13 & […]
Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Tastings
Discover Exceptional Craft Spirits from Smugglers’ Notch Distillery
-
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 1
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! […]
-
Snow & Snowmaking
Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. Had a great time today carvin’ it up with my Activities cohort Seth “Carvi-son” Crevison. Trail picks were Bootleggers and Moonshiner Glades. We found fresh pow […]
-
Snow… It’s What’s for Breakfast
Rockin Ron for Hugh. 5 more inches of snow overnight, and we’ve received 25 inches in the past week!! A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through Wednesday with even […]
-
Calm Before the Storm
We received 2 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, 30 inches in the past week, and 53 inches in January so far! In the past 2 weeks, […]
-
Moonlight in Vermont
This photo was taken Sunday, January 12th. We received 2 inches of new snow on top overnight. Today we have skiing and riding on all 3 mountains. 5 lifts are […]
-
It was nice to see the sun
Today offered comfortable temperatures, sunny skies, and great conditions. The clear skies also made for some amazing views on all 3 mountains! Tomorrow we plan to have skiing and riding […]
-
Vermont Cup
This GS race begins on Black Snake near the top of Harvey’s Hideaway. It then heads to the legendary Snake Bite, with its steep pitch. Once the racers make it […]
