Hugh's Views - Smugglers' Notch Vermont

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Some snow in the forecast for today

Posted December 29, 2018 at 7:54 am

The forecast from the National Weather Service

Today

A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 10 by 5 pm. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Lifts and Trails

The Madonna I Lift is presently on wind hold. Today we have 7 lifts operating with 26 trails open and terrain for all ability levels. 25 trails have been groomed for today, that’s a grand total of 96 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

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Birch Run Fun

Posted December 28, 2018 at 6:03 pm

Greg Fatigate with the grab

New Snow

We received 2 inches of new snow last night. The new snow was mixed with sleet which was nice and dense. The wind blew the new snow around a little which, filled in the low spots.

Lifts and Trails

Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 7 lifts operating. We have 30 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 27 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, that’s a grand total of 108 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 12 to 40 inches.

Spin with the grab

Weather

Currently it is 37 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 15 to 25 mph. Tonight’s forecast is calling for a chance of snow showers with up to 3 inches of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly cloudy skies with temperatures between 12 and 36 degrees. Temperatures will be falling throughout the day.

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New member of the Smuggs Family

Posted December 28, 2018 at 11:33 am

Mark enjoying the soft conditions on Garden Path

I rode Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift this morning with Mark. We had a great chat on the way up the mountain. Mark told me that it has been 15 years since he skied last and he really wanted his family to learn how to ski. He starting doing some research and heard that Smugglers’ Notch was the place for families! Mark said that he had never been to Vermont, so they decided to do something new and check out Smugglers’ Notch. Mark’s family is all taking lessons today. He was telling me that he could not wait to pick up his kids after their lesson, so that they could all take some runs together! Thanks for taking a couple runs with me today Mark and welcome to the Smuggs Family!

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Snow in the forecast for tomorrow

Posted December 28, 2018 at 7:16 am

The Forecast from the National Weather Service

Today

Freezing rain before 11 am, then rain. High near 40.

Tonight

Rain likely before 3 am, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

Snow showers likely, mainly before 10 am. Patchy dense freezing fog after noon. Mostly cloudy, with temperatures falling to around 13 by5 pmm. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

New Snow

We received 1 to 2 inches of new snow overnight and 12 inches in the past week. The new snow that we received last night is going to make big difference.

Lifts and Trails

The Madonna I Lift, Madonna II Lift, and Village Lift are presently on wind hold. Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift and Sterling Lift are now loading. The Sterling T-Bar will open today at 10 am. Morse Highlands Lift is now open. We have 25 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 22 trails have been groomed for today, that’s a grand total of 96 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Snowmaking

Last night we made snow on Meadowlark and Lower Chilcoot. We plan to resume snowmaking on Saturday night.

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Winter Wonderland

Posted December 27, 2018 at 5:26 pm

Dominic taking in the views from the summit of Madonna for the first time. The Presidential Range in New Hampshire is seen in the distance to his left.

New Snow

We received 2 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, 10 inches in the past 6 days, and 139 inches this season so far.

Snowmaking

We are presently making snow on Meadowlark and Lower Chilcoot. Snowmaking will continue on these two trails tonight.

Lifts and Trails

Weather permitting tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating. We have 30 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 26 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Lower FIS, Curley’s Cutback, and Black Snake for a grand total of 108 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 12 to 40 inches.

Summit of Madonna Mountain

Weather

Currently it is partly cloudy and 15 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for a chance of freezing rain from around 7 am till 11 am, then a chance of rain after 11 am with temperatures between 27 and 40 degrees. Temperatures will increase throughout the day tomorrow.

Snowmaking continues on Lower Chilcoot

Sterling and Mount Mansfield seen from the Madonna I lift

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Another member of the Smuggs Family

Posted December 27, 2018 at 2:40 pm

Jerry at the top of the Village Lift

I would like you to meet Jerry Char. Jerry has been skiing here at Smuggs since 1974. I was lucky enough to ride the Village Lift with Jerry today. We had a great discussion about Smuggs over the years. Jerry was telling me about friends that he has made over the years here at Smuggs that date back to the Crown and Anchor days. I’ve been here a long time but Jerry has me beat.

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More open terrain

Posted December 27, 2018 at 11:37 am

Steve Wry enjoying the new snow on Full Nelson

Full Nelson, Highlander Glades, Lower Black Bear, Lower Harvey’s Hideaway, and Jolly Rodger are now open. We have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna I lift. We have 34 trails open with terrain for all ability levels.

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Getting the mountains ready for you to ski or ride

Posted December 27, 2018 at 7:57 am

New snow being cleared from the ramp of the Village Lift

More Open Terrain

Full Nelson and Highlander Glades are now open. Rumor has it that the skier’s left side of Full Nelson is pretty nice.

New Snow

We received 1 to 2 inches of light fluffy snow overnight, 10 inches in the past 6 days, and 139 inches this season so far!

Lifts and Trails

Today 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 29 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 27 trails have been groomed for today including Black Snake, Sam’s Run, and Waterfall for a grand total of 109 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 12 to 40 inches.

Groomer Dickie Guyette laying down some fresh corduroy on Meadowlark

Snowmaking

Last night we made snow on Lower Chilcoot and Meadowlark. Snowmaking will continue today on Lower Chilcoot. There are still a few snow guns running on Meadowlark this morning.

Weather

Currently it is partly sunny and 8 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for sunny skies with increasing clouds and temperatures between 12 and 24 degrees.

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Mountains of adventure and mountains of fun

Posted December 26, 2018 at 5:19 pm

Treasure Run

Lifts and Trails

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 29 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 27 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Smugglers’ Alley, Upper Chilcoot, and Log Jam for a grand total of 109 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 12 to 40 inches.

Thomke’s

Snowmaking

Today our snowmakers were busy on Lower Chilcoot and Meadowlark. Tonight they plan to continue snowmaking on these two trails.

Weather

Currently it is partly sunny and 16 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 later in the day with temperatures between 15 and 24 degrees.

360 in Birch Run Terrain Park

Snow

We received a dusting of new snow this morning, 8 inches in the past 5 days, and 137 inches this season so far!

Old School Daffy

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Family Fun

Posted December 26, 2018 at 11:05 am

The Botjer family at the top of the Village lift

Happy Holidays!

Ryan and his brother grew up in Vermont. They have since moved, but they bring their families here to Smuggs to ski and celebrate the holidays. Everyone is all smiles as they get ready to ski over to the upper mountains to have fun on Madonna and Sterling.