Archives: February 2019

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Smugglers’ Alley

Posted at 5:20 pm

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAWe received 2 to 3 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours and 15 inches in the past week. The new snow had a good bit of sleet in it and that made it dense. It skied more like 6 inches of new snow, because it could hold you up.  The wind blew it around and it filled in the low spots. I had a great time today on the groomers and playing in the trees.

Lifts and Trails

Weather permitting tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains. We plan to have 6 lifts operating with 77 trails open. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. We plan to groom 33 trails tonight, including Upper Drifter, Wanderer, and Lower Pipeline for a grand total of 135 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

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Currently it is 27 degrees at the summit of Sterling with sleet and winds of 15 to 30 mph. Tonight’s forecast is snow showers up to 4 inches of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for snow showers another inch of accumulation possible with temperatures between 12 and 28 degrees.

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Morse Highlands

Posted at 11:18 am

 

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Mitey Mite group having fun in the Log Jam Terrain Park

We have 77 skiable trails and 41 lift accessible trails open today. The Madonna I lift, Madonna II lift, Village lift, and Mogul Mouse’s Magic lift are presently on wind hold. We have 4 lifts operating today, the Sterling lift, Morse Highlands lift, Sterling T-Bar, and Sir Henry’s Glider. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. We received an inch of new snow this morning, 13 inches in the past week, and 307 inches this season so far!

 

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Cat Trax Express

Posted at 8:32 am

 

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Beautiful sunset seen from the summit of Madonna last night

Take a snowcat ride to the top of our world!

 

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
Thursday 7:15 pm
Meet at the base of Morse Mountain, near the Gazebo.

Lifts and Trails

We have 77 skiable trails and 41 lift accessible trails open today. The Madonna I lift, Madonna II lift, Mogul Mouse’s Magic lift, and the Village lift are presently on wind hold. We have 4 lifts operating, Sterling, Sterling T-Bar, Morse Highlands, and Sir Henry’s Glider. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 33 trails have been groomed for today, including Ruthie’s, Log Jam, and Black Snake for a grand total of 135 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is snowing and 20 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 20 to 30 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for snow and sleet with 1 to 2 inches of accumulation possible, chance of freezing rain becoming rain later in the day with temperatures between 26 and 36 degrees. Tonight’s forecast is calling for snow 3 to 5 inches of accumulation possible.

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Another gorgeous day

Posted at 4:14 pm

 

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Just picture perfect

Today started off partly sunny and by this afternoon it was bluebird. The temperatures rose from the low teens into the upper twenties. It was great to soak up the sun and recharge the batteries. I had a blast this morning with my son Hugh B on Sterling. We went on tour looking for powder stashes in the trees and also played around in the Zone Terrain Park. This afternoon I ran into good friends of mine Carrie, Steph, and Phil.  We all enjoyed some nice turns on Harvey’s Hideaway to Full Nelson.

 

 

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Phil having fun on Harvey’s Hideaway

Lifts and Trails

Weather permitting tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We plan to have all 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. We plan to groom 33 trails tonight, including Ruthie’s, Snow  Snake, and Upper Pipeline for a grand total of 135 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is sunny and 24 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for snow and sleet early 1 to 2 inches of accumulation possible then a chance of rain later with temperatures between 30 and 39 degrees.

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Sunshine and great conditions

Posted at 12:26 pm

 

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I believe this is a flying giraffe in the Zone Terrain Park

We are 100 percent open! We have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating.  We have all 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Freefall, the Black Hole, and Madonna Liftline are open from the traverse on Upper FIS. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches.

 

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Hugh B finds the goods in the woods

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It is time to get extreme!

Posted at 8:39 am

snscposter2019_origThis year the Extreme Challenge competition is open to both skiers and snowboarders!  For more information and to sign up just go to the Smugglers’ Notch Ski Club

Lifts and Trails

We are 100 percent open! We have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We have all 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Freefall, the Black Hole, and Madonna Liftline are open from the traverse on Upper FIS. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 42 trails have been groomed for today, including Bootleggers, Smugglers’ Alley, Snow Snake, and Hibernator for a grand total of 160 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is 16 degrees at the summit of Sterling with partly sunny skies and winds of 0 to 10 mph. Today’s forecast is partly sunny skies with temperatures between 19 and 29 degrees.

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Smuggs Family Member

Posted at 5:06 pm

 

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Brian at the top of the Village Lift

I would like you meet Brian. Brian is here at Smuggs with a couple of his best friends and their families. I rode the Village Lift with Brian today and we had a great conversation on the ride up. He told me that Smuggs is like no other and is the most unpretentious resort that he has ever been to.  He went on to say that he really enjoyed Black Snake and all the fun trails that cut off from it. I hope you and your group have a wonderful time here at Smuggs!

 

Lifts and Trails

We are 100 percent open! Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We plan to have all 78 trails open. Freefall, the Black Hole, and Madonna Liftline are open from the traverse on Upper FIS. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. We plan to groom 41 trails tonight, including Ruthie’s, Wanderer, and Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 157 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is  partly sunny and 18 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 15 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies with temperatures between 19 and 29 degrees.

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Top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains

Posted at 9:48 am
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Lower Morse Liftline

Lifts and Trails

We are 100 percent open with all 8 lifts operating and all 78 trails open. Freefall is open from the traverse on Upper FIS.  Upper Madonna Liftline is open from the Black Hole, which is also open from the traverse on Upper FIS. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 44 trails have been groomed for today, that’s 158 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

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World Famous Cookie Race

Posted at 2:33 pm

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOne of the great things about the Cookie Race is that it lets the kids show what they have learned while studying at Snow Sport University. They can show off their turning skills to the cheering crowd as they race down the course. These brave racers are rewarded with a cookie at the finish line!

Lifts and Trails

We are 100 percent open. Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We have all 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. We plan to groom 44 trails tonight, including Ruthie’s, Dixie’s Knoll, and Snake Bite for a grand total of 158 acres of freshly groomed terrain. We also plan to groom Jolly Rodger and Lower Black Bear tonight.

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The Friendly Pirate

New Snow

We received 3 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, 15 inches in the past week, and 303 inches this season so far!

Weather

Currently it is 25 degrees at the summit of Sterling with flurries and winds of 15  to 25 mph. Tonight’s forecast is calling for snow showers with an inch of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly cloudy skies with temperatures between 14 and 30 degrees.

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Long Island Rick helping out with the announcing.