Hugh's Views - Smugglers' Notch Vermont

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Spring conditions

Posted March 24, 2022 at 3:36 pm

We experienced many types of weather today with sleet, freezing rain, rain, windy conditions, and even partly sunny skies. I had a blast today on Snow Snake. It was groomed last night and was skiing great! The trail was nice and flat with soft creamy snow on top. Snow Snake has steeper pitches, multiple turns, and neat contours, which made it more challenging than some of the other Morse Mountain trails. This also makes it more fun. It was one of my favorites as a kid and I still love it today! Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including Madonna I and Morse Highlands. We have 34 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 31 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Smugglers’ Alley, Upper FIS, and Snow Snake for a grand total of 126 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 6 to 40 inches. Currently, it is cloudy and 29 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 20 to 30 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for a chance of rain at the base, rain and snow at higher elevations. A high of 45 degrees at the base and 37 degrees at higher elevations for tomorrow with lighter winds than today.

Uphill Travel

All 3 mountains are presently closed to uphill travel at this time.

View from Garden Path below the Village Lift

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Ski and Ride

Posted March 24, 2022 at 9:47 am

Currently, it is cloudy and 27 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 25 to 35 mph. The Madonna I Lift, Sterling Lift, and Village Lift are presently on wind hold. Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift, Morse Highlands Lift, and Sir Henry’s Glider are operating today. We have 35 skiable trails and 13 lifts accessible trails open today. All 13 trails have been groomed for today. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 6 to 40 inches. Today’s forecast is calling for a chance of freezing rain, sleet, rain, and windy conditions with a high of 35 degrees.

Uphill Travel

All 3 mountains are presently closed to uphill travel at this time.

When you are a lift attendant and it’s your day off, you hit the slopes!

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Wide open spaces

Posted March 23, 2022 at 4:08 pm

Currently, it is partly sunny and 33 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for freezing rain, sleet, rain, and gusty winds with a high of 35 degrees. Windy conditions could affect some lift operations tomorrow. Please check the report in the morning for the most up-to-date information. Weather permitting tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating. We have 34 trails open with terrain for all ability levels.

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I can see for miles and miles

Posted March 23, 2022 at 1:47 pm

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Clear, calm, and corduroy

Posted March 23, 2022 at 7:40 am

Currently, it is sunny and 17 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Today we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including Madonna I and Morse Highlands. The Madonna I Lift will have a delayed opening until 9:30 am for grooming. We have 33 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 6 to 40 inches. 130 acres of freshly groomed terrain for today. Birch Run Terrain Park is open with 3 jumps and 6 rails. Today’s forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies with a high of 39 degrees at the base and 33 degrees at higher elevations.

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Camps, Groups, Privates

Posted March 22, 2022 at 2:53 pm

Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. Camps, Groups, Privates. No, not military designations, but the different kinds of lessons taught by Snow Sport University (aka SSU). Martha and “Princess” Pam have taught them all – from 3 year olds to 93 year olds – and every age and ability in between. Pam is a past recipient of the Spirit of the Mountain Award, and, they’ve both been Summer Hiking Guides for the Activities Department! We’re glad that you two are Smugglers!

SNOW REPORT INFO: For Wednesday, we plan to have Madonna I open, as well as 5 other lifts. 33 trails will be open and 31 trails/130 acres will be groomed. Tomorrow’s forecast is partly sunny skies with a high of 38 degrees.

Martha and “Princess” Pam in the Meeting House getting ready for a day of Discovery Camp.

Freshly groomed terrain on Morse Mountain.

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Morning Moon

Posted March 22, 2022 at 6:18 am

Rockin Ron for Hugh. Here with the news before the moon sets… we plan to have 32 trails open and 6 lifts running. Madonna I will be closed all day for grooming operations. The forecast is mostly sunny and breezy, with a high near 33.

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New snow and partly sunny skies

Posted March 21, 2022 at 3:43 pm

We received 1 to 2 inches of new snow last night on top. I skied Thomke’s this morning and was able to find some fresh snow. The wind blew the new snow around a bit, but there were some nice pockets. The sun came out and warmed things up giving us some spring conditions at lower elevations in the afternoon. Tomorrow we plan to have skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including Madonna II and Morse Highlands. The Madonna I Lift will be closed tomorrow to allow us more time to groom Upper FIS. We plan to have the Madonna I Lift open again on Wednesday. We will have 32 trails open tomorrow with terrain for all ability levels. 28 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Log Jam, McPherson’s, Playground, Lower Chilcoot, Smugglers’ Alley, Snake Bite, and Garden Path for a grand total of 115 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 6 to 40 inches. Currently, it is partly sunny and 27 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies with a high of 38 degrees at the base and 24 degrees at higher elevations.