Hannah having fun throwing some snow around
Today the Black Hole, Freefall, Upper Madonna Liftline, and Robin’s Run all opened. I want to thank our ski patrollers for all their work to get these double and triple diamond trails open. The patrollers were packing in the snow on Upper Madonna Liftline so that it will hold up better to the wind and the elements.
Upper Rumrunner
Lifts and Trails
We have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountain with 5 lifts operating. We now have 57 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 25 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Smugglers’ Alley, Upper Drifter, and Garden Path for a grand total of 108 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are variable and machine groomed with average base depths of 18 t0 48 inches.
Ski Patroller Jordan Brown side stepping down Upper Madonna Liftline to pack the snow down
Weather
Currently it is partly cloudy and 25 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for snow developing by midday with 2 to 4 inches of accumulation possible and temperatures between 20 and 35 degrees. We could see up to 8 inches of new snow by Tuesday.
Cat Trax Express
Our 12-passenger cabin snowcat ride gives your family thrills like you have never experienced before!
Whether you join the fireworks run on Thursday evening or one of the early evening mountain tours on Saturday or Monday you’ll want to come back for more!
Guided by experienced snowcat drivers with stories about the area and its natural history.
Evening Upper Mountain Tour
Monday & Saturday 4:45 pm
Meet at the Madonna/Sterling Base Lodge
Top of Morse Fireworks Tour
Group photo at the summit of Madonna Mountain
Thursday 7:15 pm
Meet at the base of Morse Mountain, near the Gazebo.
Additional trips may be added once the scheduled departures are full. Please check with the Guest Service Desk for additional times. The Resort shuttle will depart from the Welcome Sign in the village Center for the Madonna/Sterling Base Lodge 30 minutes prior to each of the schedule Upper Mountain trips.
$49 per person, recommended for ages 6 & older. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Weather permitting. Please arrive at departure location at least 15 minutes prior to departure. Wear warm clothes and sturdy Winter footwear — this is a wilderness experience. Please no food or beverages on board the Cabin Cat. Advance registration required. Contact Ski & Ride at 800-523-2754 prior to 4:30 pm. After 4:30 pm contact the Guest Service Desk at 802-644-1293 or email your request to ski-ride@smuggs.com
