Hugh's Views - Smugglers' Notch Vermont

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Tons of snow

Posted April 9, 2019 at 3:19 pm

New Snow

The snow gauge says that we received 8 inches of new snow, but that is not true. We have so much snow that the snow gauge is buried. The snow gauge sets on a platform, which is about 3 to 4 feet above the ground. You look down on the snow gauge as you ski or ride by! We did receive a dusting of new snow this afternoon and yesterday making our season snowfall total 376 inches.

Lifts and Trails

Tomorrow we plan to have the Sterling lift operating with 29 trails open with terrain for intermediates and experts. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches. We plan to groom 13 trails tonight, including Smugglers’ Alley, Thomke’s Express, Jolly Rodger, and the Practice Slope for a grand total of 44 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is cloudy and 27 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 10 to 20 mph. Tonight’s forecast is calling for snow an inch of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for snow showers another inch of accumulation possible with temperatures between 23 and 34 degrees.

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Today is Free Cone Day!

Posted April 9, 2019 at 11:03 am

Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream

Any Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Shop 12:00 noon – 8:00 pm

Free Cone Day has been a beloved April tradition since the iconic ice cream company’s first anniversary in 1979! Swing by any participating Scoop Shop, 12:00 noon – 8:00 pm, during your Vermont visit and enjoy a free cone! Bring a non-perishible food donation for the Cambridge Food Shelf if you’d like to earn extra cool points!

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Great spring conditions

Posted April 9, 2019 at 10:54 am

Treasure Run

Today we have the Sterling lift operating with 29 trails open for intermediates and experts. 14 trails have been groomed for today, including Smugglers’ Alley, Chute, Jolly Rodger, Thomke’s Express, Lower Pipeline, and Practice Slope for a grand total of 45 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches.

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Sunday, April 21st

Posted April 9, 2019 at 7:37 am

Easter Summit Sunrise Service

On Easter Sunday, conditions permitting, the Sterling lift will transport attendees up the mountain free of charge to participate in a non-denominational service and Easter message by a local minister. Lift loading begins at 6:00 am and ends promptly at 6:30 am. No experience with riding the chairlift is necessary. Following the service, guests may ski or snowboard to the base area or ride the lift back down the mountain.

Please note: The service is held outdoors. All participants are advised to dress very warmly for the much cooler and windier conditions typically found on the mountaintop and for riding the lift. Be prepared to walk in the snow, warm and waterproof boots are recommended, from the lift unloading station to the gathering spot about 200 yards away.

Parking is available in any of the resort’s upper mountain lots. For information or questions regarding the service, please call 802-793-7095 or 802-644-8572. The service will not take place in the event of inclement weather. Any changes to this event will be posted here. We hope you’ll join us for this special event!

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Freshly groomed terrain

Posted April 9, 2019 at 6:57 am

Groomer headed up Meadowlark

Lifts and Trails

Today Sterling lift is operating and it will open at 9 am. We plan to have 30 trails open with terrain for intermediates and experts. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches. 14 trails have been groomed for today, including Smugglers’ Alley, Chute, Jolly Rodger, Lower Pipeline, and Thomke’s Express for a grand total of 45 acres of freshly groomed terrain. We plan to have Sterling operating today through Friday, April 12th. This weekend we plan to have both Madonna I and Sterling lifts operating. We will close Monday, April 15th through Friday, April 19th. We plan to reopen for Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st.

Weather

Currently it is foggy and 28 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for a chance of rain, sleet, mix, and snow starting around 2 pm with temperatures between 28 and 42 degrees. There is snow in the forecast for tonight and tomorrow with a couple of inches of accumulation possible.

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A little bit of new snow with more on the way

Posted April 8, 2019 at 2:37 pm

We received a dusting of new snow today.

Lifts and Trails

Tomorrow we plan to have Sterling Lift operating. We plan to have 30 trails open with terrain for intermediates and experts. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches. We plan to groom 14 trails tonight, including Smugglers’ Alley, Chute, and Jolly Rodger for a grand total of 45 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is 28 degrees at the summit of Sterling with sleet and winds of 20 to 40 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for a chance of rain becoming sleet and snow with an inch of accumulation possible and temperatures between 31 and 49 degrees. Tomorrow night’s forecast is calling for snow with 1 to 3 inches of accumulation possible.

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Sterling lift on wind ice hold today

Posted April 8, 2019 at 7:15 am

Due to high winds and freezing rain Sterling lift will not open today. We plan to reopen tomorrow with Sterling lift operating and 30 trails open for intermediates and experts. There is snow in the forecast for Tuesday night with up to 3 inches of accumulation possible. We plan to have Sterling lift operating Tuesday, April 9th through Friday, April 12th. We plan to have both Madonna I and Sterling lifts operating this weekend. We will be closed Monday, April 15th through Friday, April 19th. We plan to reopen for Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st.

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Great spring conditions

Posted April 7, 2019 at 4:49 pm

Lindsey having fun on Upper Madonna Liftline

Currently it’s partly cloudy and 37 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for a chance of rain with temperatures between 39 and 50 degrees. Weather permitting tomorrow we plan to have Sterling Lift operating with 30 trails open for intermediates and experts. We plan to groom 11 trails tonight, including Smugglers’ Alley and Black Snake for a grand total of 42 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surfaces are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches. We plan to operate Sterling Lift Monday, April 8th through Friday, April 12th. We plan to have both the Madonna I Lift and Sterling Lift operating next weekend. We will then close Monday, April 15^th through Friday, April 19^th. We plan to reopen for Saturday, April 20^th and Sunday, April 21^st.

Ski Patroller Linda enjoying the soft conditions

Weeeeeeeeee

Dave having fun on Upper FIS

Spring Tele Turns

Always a good sign

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Today is the last day of lift operations on Morse Mountain this season

Posted April 7, 2019 at 9:31 am

Fist bump to celebrate a great run

Lifts and Trails

Today we have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 4 lifts operating, including the Madonna I lift. We have 65 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches. 26 trails have been groomed for today, that’s 120 acres of freshly groomed terrain. The Black Hole and Freefall are now open from the traverse on Upper FIS.

Weather

Currently it is partly cloudy and 34 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for partly cloudy skies with temperatures between 35 and 50 degrees.

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Skimmin’, Chillin’, and Grillin’

Posted April 6, 2019 at 5:03 pm

Lifts and Trails

Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 4 lifts operating. We have 60 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches. We plan to groom 26 trails tonight, including Ruthie’s, Snow Snake, and Thomke’s for a grand total of 120 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is cloudy and 33 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 10 to 15 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies with temperatures between 35 to 50 inches.