Hugh's Views - Smugglers' Notch Vermont

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Winter Wonderland

Posted January 31, 2019 at 2:41 pm

The bench overlooking Sterling Pond is now buried in snow

New Snow

We received 3 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, 19 inches in the past 2 days, and 43 inches in the past week!

Lifts and Trails

Tomorrow we plan to be 100 percent open with top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 78 open. We plan to have 7 lifts operating. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 28 to 60 inches. 37 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Drifter, Snow Snake, and Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 145 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

On the Winter Walking Program you may see some ice climbers on the “Mystery Wall” in the notch.

Weather

Currently it is partly sunny and -4 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 10 to 20 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies with temperatures between 1 and 16 degrees.

Snow Sport University Ski Instructor Margot O’Keefe teaching an adaptive lesson on Sir Henry’s Learning Hill

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Smuggs Family

Posted January 31, 2019 at 10:22 am

I would like you to meet Jenny and Josie Monto. The Monto family is from Delaware and have been coming to Smuggs for the past 17 years! Jenny is a life long skier and her daughter Josie is also a life long skier. Josie learned how to ski here at Smuggs. Josie decided that she wanted to try snowboarding while they were here at Smuggs. Josie did not want to try snowboarding by herself, so Jenny decided to try snowboarding with her. I met Jenny and Josie at Sir Henry’s Learning Hill where they were getting ready for their lesson. It very nice to meet you and I hope you have a wonderful vacation here at Smuggs!

New Snow

We received 5 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, 43 inches in the past week, and 270 inches this season so far!

Lifts and Trails

The Madonna I lift, Madonna II lift, and Village lift are presently on cold hold. We have 78 skiable trails and 46 lift accessible trails open today. We have 5 lifts operating today: Sterling , Mogul Mouse, Morse Highlands, Sir Henry’s Wonder Carpets, and the Sterling T-Bar. 43 trails have been groomed for today, that’s 156 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 30 t0 60 inches.

Weather

Currently it is -7 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 15 to 25 mph. Today’s forecast is partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of snow showers and temperatures between -8 and +8 degrees. Bundle up and enjoy the great conditions!

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That might have been the best day of the season

Posted January 30, 2019 at 2:46 pm

The quality of the snow, the amount of the snow, and the already deep base depths made for possibly the best day of the season. The colder temperatures last night made the new snow light and fluffy. The light winds last night allowed the new snow to blanket the whole mountain. All I can say is that was an amazing day out on the slopes!

New Snow

We received 14 to 16 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, 40 inches in the past 6 days, and 124 inches for the month of January!

Lifts and Trails

We are 100 percent open with all 78 trails. Weather permitting, tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating. It will be a little cool first thing tomorrow morning, so we plan to open lifts starting at 9 am. Surface condition are powder and packed powder with average base depths of 28 to 60 inches. 43 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Ruthie’s, Snow Snake, and Thomke’s for a grand total of 156 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is partly cloudy and 10 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies with a slight chance of a snow shower, temperatures between -9 and +9 degrees.

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A foot of fresh overnight

Posted January 30, 2019 at 9:26 am

Patroller Keith enjoying the new snow

We are 100 percent open with top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 78 trails open! Incredible conditions! 3 feet of new snow in the past 6 days!

Patroller Duncan checking the Headwall

Ski Instructor Oliver Blackman enjoying the powder conditions

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Swirling Sterling

Posted January 29, 2019 at 4:32 pm

Black Snake, Snake Bite and Practice Slope as viewed from Midway.

Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. Snow was swirling all around Sterling. The lift was turning and the wind was churning. Should I give up blogging and go back to logging?

Hey… I’m a Lumberjack and I’m OK.

LIFTS & TRAILS

For Wednesday we plan to have 6 lifts operating including Madonna I and 78 of 78 trails open. 37 trails/142 acres to be groomed including Smugglers’ Alley.

Point me to FUN!

SNOW

24″ in the past 5 days with another 2-5″ expected overnight. Can you say POWDER?!

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Beautiful day to be out on the slopes

Posted January 28, 2019 at 4:41 pm

Sterling and Mount Mansfield seen from the summit of Madonna

Lifts and Trails

We are 100 percent open, 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 all 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are powder and packed powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 38 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Ruthie’s, Hibernator, and Lower Pipeline for a grand total of 146 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Madonna summit with snow covered trees

New Snow

We received 10 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, 21 inches in the past 4 days, and 248 inches this season so far.

Weather

Currently it is sunny and 0 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies with snow developing late in the day and temperatures between 11 and 24 degrees.

A huge wave of snow

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105 inches of snow in January!

Posted January 28, 2019 at 11:55 am

Full Nelson Photo credit: Harley Johnson

We received 6 to 10 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours. The new snow is light and fluffy, you float right through it! We are 100 percent open with top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains and all 78 trails open. Surface conditions are powder and packed powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. Fantastic conditions!

Jeremy finds some great snow in the trees on Madonna

Harley enjoying the amazing conditions on Harvey’s Hideaway

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A sunny powder day

Posted January 28, 2019 at 8:39 am

Morning light over the Village

New Snow

We received 8 to 10 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours and 21 inches in the 4 days.

Lifts and Trails

We are 100 percent open with top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna I lift. We have all 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are powder and packed powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 38 trails have been groomed for today, including Upper Drifter, Snow Snake, and Thomke’s for a grand total of 145 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Upper Morse Liftline

Weather

Current it is sunny and -7 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Today’s forecast is sunny skies with temperatures between 4 and 11 degrees.

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6 to 10 inches of new snow overnight and more on the way

Posted January 28, 2019 at 7:33 am

Tuesday

Snow likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tuesday Night

Snow. Low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow likely before 7 am, then a chance of snow showers after 7 am. Cloudy, with a high near 13. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

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Eastern Cup Giant Slalom Race

Posted January 27, 2019 at 5:28 pm

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 are 100 percent open with all 78 trails open. Surface conditions are powder and packed powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 38 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Ruthie’s, Snow Snake, and Thomke’s for a grand total of 145 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

New Snow

We received 2 inches of new snow today and 13 inches in the past 3 days.

Weather

Currently it is still snowing and 19 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 10 to 20 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly cloudy skies with temperatures between 4 and 15 degrees.