Geoff finds some deep snow in the woods
Parlor Ski Demo in Parking Lot 1. Custom made skis in New England.
Whistle Pig Rye Whiskey in Parking Lot 1
Bottoms up
Powder, Demo, and Samples
Archives: January 2019
Sir Henry’s Learning Hill
Lifts and Trails
The Village Lift is presently on wind hold. We have 7 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. We have 77 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 34 trails have been groomed for today, including Upper Drifter, Thomke’s, and Upper FIS from the Doc’s cutoff down for a grand total of 143 acres of freshly groomed terrain. We will continue to check the winds and the lower mountain lifts may open later today. Snake Bite is closed today for the Eastern Cup Giant Slalom Race today. Black Snake is open down to Harvey’s Hideaway.
Weather
Currently it is cloudy and 9 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 15 to 30 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for snow to develop with 2 to 4 inches of accumulation possible and temperatures between 11 and 29 degrees.
Events
Free Family Fun Race today on Lower Madonna Liftline today from 11:00 am till 2:00 pm.
Parlor Skis Demo today in Parking Lot #1.
Black Bear Apres Sport Party from 2:00 pm till 4:30 pm in the Black Bear Tavern located in the Base Lodge. The location for Upper Mountain off-slope fun! Choose from 20 different beers on tap, plus a wide selection of bottled beer. Join us at 2:00 pm for après sport entertainment – Jammin’ Sam plays guitar and sings. Weekend draft beer specials from Harpoon
Eastern Cup Giant Slalom Race today on Black Snake, Snake Bite, and the Practice Slope.
Fresh snow with a little sunshine today
Tip drop 360
New Snow
We received 3 to 5 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, 11 inches in the past 2 days, and 35 inches in the past week.
Lifts and Trails
Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We have 77 out of 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. 34 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, that’s 143 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
Pow turns on Full Nelson
Weather
Currently it is partly sunny and 8 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is snow showers 2 to 4 inches of accumulation possible with temperatures between 21 and 34 degrees.
Events
There are just too many events to list, for all the details just go to our events page.
Spotting the landing
Air off the box
Eastern Cup
Today’s race is a slalom race which starts at the top of Snake Bite and goes down onto the Practice Slope. The caliber of these skiers is just amazing! These are some of the best racers on the east coast and they are here to take on what ever Smuggs has to offer. Tomorrow’s race is a giant slalom which will begin at the pine tree start on Black Snake, which is near the top of Harvey’s Hideaway. These racers will built up speed on Black Snake before plunging onto the steep pitch of Snake Bite. They will be holding on with all they have to make it around each gate as they work their way down Snake Bite. Spectators are welcome. Black Snake will be closed tomorrow from the top of Harvey’s Hideaway down and Snake Bite will also be closed tomorrow for the race.
More new snow overnight
Clearing the new snow from the chairs on the Village Lift
New Snow
We received 4 inches of new snow overnight, 10 inches in the past 2 days, and 34 inches in the past week!
Lifts and Trails
Today we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We have 77 out of 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. 39 trails have been groomed for today, including Playground, Snow Snake, and Harvey’s Hideaway for a grand total of 151 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
Weather
Currently it is 4 degrees at the summit of Sterling with partly cloudy skies and winds of 0 to 5 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for partly cloudy skies, a chance of snow showers and temperatures between 4 and 17 degrees.
Events
Today
Never Summer Snowboard Demo Day
Hosted by No School Snowboard Shop, Never Summer Snowboards will be at the Madonna/Sterling Base Lodge! Stop by and check out their complete 2019 line of snowboards from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. don’t miss this opportunity to try No School’s best selling line of snowboards! Never Summer boards are hand made in the USA in Denver, Colorado!
Eastern Cup Slalom Race on Snake Bite
Snowshoe Festival at the Smugglers’ Notch Nordic Adventure Center
This Weekend
Free Family Fun Race on Lower Madonna Liftline
Winterfest presented by the Cambridge Area Rotary
For event details just go to our events page.
Freshie refill
Justin riding a wave of powder
New Snow
We received 6 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours and 33 inches in the past week!
Lifts and Trails
Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We have 75 out of 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Snake Bite will be closed tomorrow for the Eastern Cup Slalom Race. Surface conditions are powder and packed powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 39 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including McPherson’s, Dixie’s Knoll, and Jolly Rodger for a grand total of 151 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
Chris finds some fresh snow
Weather
Currently it is 14 degrees at the summit of Sterling with light snow and winds of 10 to 15 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly cloudy skies with temperatures between 4 and 17 degrees.
Events
There too many events to list for all the details just go to our events page to check them out.
Ski Patroller Lee Anderson enjoying the new snow
I would like you to meet another member of the Smuggs Family. This is Dennis who lives outside of Philadelphia. Dennis said that he arrived last night and was pretty excited to see all the new snow when he got here!
Ski Patroller Mike Duncan on Smugglers’ Alley
Powder conditions
The Shire with a nice blanket of fresh snow
Today we received 3 to 5 inches of new snow and we have received 32 inches in the past week. The new snow has really made a big difference. It started out with wet snow, which stuck to everything. That was perfect because it allowed the existing snow to bond with the new snow. We opened 31 trails this morning, bringing us up to 75 trails! Sterling and Morse Mountain are 100 percent open.
Looking good
Upper Chilcoot
Snowshoe Festival
Smugglers’ Notch Snowshoe Carnival
Games & Activities: FREE snowshoe demos and trials. Guided treks throughout the Smugglers’ Notch Nordic trail network. We’ll also have fun and games for the whole family (including a kids-only obstacle course, a scavenger hunt, and more), along with hot cocoa and raffle prizes.
Guided Treks — 11:00 am and 1:00 pm Preregistration is required for the guided treks, please contact the Nordic Center by calling 802-644-1173.
Snowshoe Carnival, demo fun, games & hot chocolate in the Village Center 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm.
Demos and Guided Treks 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, meet at the Nordic Center.
We just opened over 25 trails
Groomers leaving Morse Mountain after laying down many acres of corduroy
New Snow
We received 3 to 5 inches of new snow overnight and 33 inches in the past week.
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 now 72 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 31 trails have been groomed for today, including Upper Drifter and Snow Snake for a grand total of 133 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
It is snowing hard
Weather
Currently it is snowing and 18 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies, a chance of snow showers an inch of accumulation possible with temperatures between 10 and 22 degrees.
Early morning groom on Lower Morse Liftline
It’s snowing!
Snow flying
It was pretty warm today and some of the natural snow covered trails had to be closed. The snow was just too soft. The temperature fell throughout the day and it started snowing this afternoon. The new snow will help insulate the existing snow as the temperatures get colder tonight. This will help the moisture drain from the snow. This will also allow the existing snow to bond with the new snow. On my last run of the day up Sterling it started snowing at tower 11. It was snowing pretty hard at the top and it was accumulating. We may open more trails throughout the day tomorrow.
It is adding up
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 47 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are variable and machine groomed with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 31 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Upper Drifter, Snow Snake, and Practice Slope for a grand total of 133 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
Lenny having fun on Black Snake
Weather
Currently it is snowing and 30 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is snow showers 1 to 2 inches of accumulation possible with temperatures between 14 and 25 degrees.