Getting in some turns before the big game
We are 100 percent with top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating and all 78 trails open. We received 2 to 3 inches of new snow overnight and 23 inches in the past 5 days. Fantastic conditions!
Service with a smile at the Ski and Ride Desk
Patriot Nation
It’s called “C+” but Hugh cannot believe how good it is
My son Hugh B and I went on a 3 mountain tour today. We were able to find some fresh tracks on each mountain. The 20 inches on new snow in the past 4 days made it a little easier to find the goods. The hard part was deciding where to go because everything is wonderful! The groomed trails are fantastic, but the glades are really hard to beat right now.
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 28 to 60 inches. 33 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Ruthie’s, Curley’s Cutback, and Snake Bite for a grand total of 141 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
Great conditions
Currently it is snowing and 14 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling partly sunny skies with a chance of snow showers late and temperatures between 16 and 29 degrees.
Clear for take off
We received an inch of new snow this afternoon, 33 inches in the past week, and 271 inches this season so far!
Base area of Morse
We received a dusting of new snow so far with 1 to 2 inches of accumulation possible this afternoon. We are 100 percent open with all 8 lifts and all 78 trails open! Fantastic conditions and getting even better.
Lower Morse Liftline
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. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 28 to 60 inches. 32 trails groomed for today including Upper FIS!
Big John with some cold smoke
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 28 to 60 inches. 32 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Upper FIS, Snow Snake, and Thomke’s Express for a grand total of 129 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Upper FIS will be groomed on the skier’s right only from Catwalk down the Doc’s cutoff. Upper FIS from Doc’s cutoff down will be groomed full width of the trail.
Tony having fun on Hangman’s
Currently it is sunny and 1 degree at the summit of Sterling with winds of 15 to 25 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies with snow showers 1 to 2 inches of accumulation possible and temperatures between 11 and 21 degrees.
Essex High School Winter Carnival is Saturday, February 2nd. There will be a slalom race on Snake Bite and the Practice Slope.
We have many events this weekend for the details just go to our events calendar and check it out.
I would like you to meet Jenny and Josie Monto. The Monto family is from Delaware and have been coming to Smuggs for the past 17 years! Jenny is a life long skier and her daughter Josie is also a life long skier. Josie learned how to ski here at Smuggs. Josie decided that she wanted to try snowboarding while they were here at Smuggs. Josie did not want to try snowboarding by herself, so Jenny decided to try snowboarding with her. I met Jenny and Josie at Sir Henry’s Learning Hill where they were getting ready for their lesson. It very nice to meet you and I hope you have a wonderful vacation here at Smuggs!
We received 5 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, 43 inches in the past week, and 270 inches this season so far!
The Madonna I lift, Madonna II lift, and Village lift are presently on cold hold. We have 78 skiable trails and 46 lift accessible trails open today. We have 5 lifts operating today: Sterling , Mogul Mouse, Morse Highlands, Sir Henry’s Wonder Carpets, and the Sterling T-Bar. 43 trails have been groomed for today, that’s 156 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 30 t0 60 inches.
Currently it is -7 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 15 to 25 mph. Today’s forecast is partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of snow showers and temperatures between -8 and +8 degrees. Bundle up and enjoy the great conditions!
The quality of the snow, the amount of the snow, and the already deep base depths made for possibly the best day of the season. The colder temperatures last night made the new snow light and fluffy. The light winds last night allowed the new snow to blanket the whole mountain. All I can say is that was an amazing day out on the slopes!
We received 14 to 16 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, 40 inches in the past 6 days, and 124 inches for the month of January!
Lifts and TrailsWe are 100 percent open with all 78 trails. Weather permitting, tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating. It will be a little cool first thing tomorrow morning, so we plan to open lifts starting at 9 am. Surface condition are powder and packed powder with average base depths of 28 to 60 inches. 43 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Ruthie’s, Snow Snake, and Thomke’s for a grand total of 156 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
WeatherCurrently it is partly cloudy and 10 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies with a slight chance of a snow shower, temperatures between -9 and +9 degrees.
Patroller Keith enjoying the new snow
We are 100 percent open with top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 78 trails open! Incredible conditions! 3 feet of new snow in the past 6 days!
Patroller Duncan checking the Headwall
Ski Instructor Oliver Blackman enjoying the powder conditions
Black Snake, Snake Bite and Practice Slope as viewed from Midway.
Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. Snow was swirling all around Sterling. The lift was turning and the wind was churning. Should I give up blogging and go back to logging?
Hey… I’m a Lumberjack and I’m OK.
For Wednesday we plan to have 6 lifts operating including Madonna I and 78 of 78 trails open. 37 trails/142 acres to be groomed including Smugglers’ Alley.
Point me to FUN!
24″ in the past 5 days with another 2-5″ expected overnight. Can you say POWDER?!
Sterling and Mount Mansfield seen from the summit of Madonna
We are 100 percent open, 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 all 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. 38 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Ruthie’s, Hibernator, and Lower Pipeline for a grand total of 146 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
Madonna summit with snow covered trees
We received 10 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, 21 inches in the past 4 days, and 248 inches this season so far.
Currently it is sunny and 0 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies with snow developing late in the day and temperatures between 11 and 24 degrees.
A huge wave of snow