3 Mountains

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Winter wonderland

Posted at 5:46 pm

Tomorrow, we plan to have top-to-bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 5 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. We have 67 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 26 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Goat Path, Curley’s Cutback, and Smugglers’ Alley for a total of 105 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 16 to 40 inches. Last night, we made snow on Log Jam, Hibernator, and Dixie’s Knoll. Currently, it is cloudy and 20 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Tomorrow’s forecast calls for cloudy skies with a chance of snow showers, a high of 26 degrees at the base, and 19 degrees at higher elevations.

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Another day in paradise

Posted at 10:55 am

Currently, it is partly sunny and 20 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 15 mph. Today’s forecast calls for sunny skies early with increasing clouds later in the day, a high of 29 degrees at the base and 26 degrees at higher elevations. We have top-to-bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 5 lifts operating, including Madonna I Lift. We have 67 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Freefall is open from the traverse on Upper FIS. 27 trails have been groomed for today, including Chilcoot, Black Snake, and Midway, for a total of 112 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 16 to 40 inches. We are presently making snow on Hibernator, Log Jam, and Dixie’s Knoll.

Sterling and Mount Mansfield seen from Madonna Mountain
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Top to bottom on all 3 mountains

Posted at 4:35 pm

Tomorrow, we plan to have Madonna I Lift, Village Lift, Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift, Sterling Lift, and Sir Henry’s Glider all operating. We now have 69 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 27 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Chilcoot, Smugglers’ Alley, and Garden Path, for a total of 116 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 16 to 40 inches. We received an inch of new snow in the past 24 hours, 10 inches in the past 3 days, and 32 inches in the past 9 days! We are presently making snow on Birch Run, McPherson’s, and the Practice Slope. Currently, it is cloudy and 12 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies early with increasing clouds, a high of 11 degrees at the base, and 4 degrees at higher elevations. Bundle up and enjoy the wonderful conditions!

Pushing out the huge snowmaking piles on Mulcahy’s Link
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Off to the Races!

Posted at 4:30 pm

Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. SNSC, aka the Smugglers’ Notch Ski & Snowboard Club, is practicing for upcoming events. For Wednesday, we plan to have 4 lifts operating and 17 trails open with terrain for all abilities. 13 trails will be groomed, including Smugglers’ Alley. Uphill Access is closed on all 3 mountains.

SNSC gathers for Race Training on Lower Rumrunner.
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Grrrrroom!

Posted at 7:36 am

Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. Happy Kwanza! Our Groomers have groomed 13 trails for today’s skiing and riding pleasure. We plan to have 4 lifts operating and 15 trails open – with terrain for all abilities. More natural snow trails may open as conditions soften. Uphill Access is currently closed on all 3 Mountains. Ski you soon.

A Groomer getting busy Lower Morse Liftline.
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Winter 2023/24

Posted at 7:53 am

Season Passes, Bash Badges, & Multi-Week Ski and Snowboard Programs NOW ON SALE!

78 trails. 3 BIG mountains. 1,000 acres of terrain. 2610′ vertical rise. All this and more can be yours. Season Passes start at $389/adult and $329/youth. Purchase a Bash Badge and pay $30 per day, $20 per half-day — ALL SEASON LONG! Children 5 & under ski & ride for FREE!

Buy your pass or badge now – Prices increase after Labor Day!

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Fantastic conditions

Posted at 3:42 pm
Upper Chilcoot

Madonna and Sterling are 100 percent open! We have top-to-bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 4 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. We have 73 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. We plan to groom 35 trails for tomorrow, including Upper FIS, Goat Path, Thomke’s Express, Smugglers’ Alley, Snow Snake, and Lower Morse Liftline for a grand total of 137 acres of freshly groomed terrain. We also plan to groom Upper Treasure and Link to Sterling. Surface conditions are machine-groomed and variable with average base depths of 12 to 54 inches. It is partly sunny and 32 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly cloudy skies with a high of 33 degrees at the base and 27 degrees at higher elevations.

The Nordic Center is open with 17 km of cross-country trails and 15 km of snowshoeing trails.

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Perfect conditions

Posted at 9:45 am
Rip the corduroy

We received 6 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours and 34 inches in the past 3 days. We 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. 39 trails have been groomed for today, including Goat Path, Ruthie’s, Smugglers’ Alley, Thomke’s Express, Dixie’s Knoll, and Snow Snake for a grand total of 146 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 20 to 50 inches.

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Powder Day

Posted at 11:04 am
Tony in the Black Hole
Great conditions!

We received 14 inches of new snow overnight and 28 inches in the past 2 days! We are 100 percent open with all 78 trails. We have top-to-bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 7 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. Surface conditions are powder and packed powder with average base depths of 20 to 50 inches.