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Men’s FIS Open GS Race

It was very impressive to watch these amazing athletes take on Black Snake, Snake Bite, and the Practice Slope. The steepness of Snake Bite can be intimidating, especially when you are already cruising and coming over the top. It’s quite challenging mentally and physically. 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 74 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 33 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Upper FIS, Smugglers’ Alley, and Snow Snake, for a total of 131 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine-groomed and variable, with average base depths of 12 to 38 inches. Today was a gorgeous day on the slopes, and tomorrow is going to be just like it! Currently, it is partly sunny and 40 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies with a high of 50 degrees at the base and 40 degrees at higher elevations.

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Race day

Open FIS GS 18 years and older men’s race on Black Snake, Snake Bite, and the Practice Slope. Academy and college racers from around the region.

We are 100 percent open with all 78 trails. Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. 38 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Ruthie’s, Drifter, Jolly Rodger, Smugglers’ Alley, Evaporator, and Snow Snake for a grand total of 147 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Drifter was groomed to perfection today. Surface conditions are machine-groomed and variable with average base depths of 16 to 54 inches. Currently, it is partly sunny and 29 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for snow showers with 1 to 2 inches of accumulation possible and a high of 35 degrees at the base and 29 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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Clear skies now and snow later

View from the summit of Madonna this morning. Photo taken by Assistant Patrol Director Ethan Costello
Ski Patrol taking in the beautiful morning light on Madonna. Photo taken by Lift Maintenance Manager Boder Stevens

Currently, it is 24 degrees at the summit of Sterling with mostly sunny skies. Today’s forecast is calling for snow to develop with some mixed precipitation and 1 to 3 inches of accumulation possible on top, with a high of 35 degrees at the base and 32 degrees at higher elevations. Today 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 65 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 31 trails have been groomed for today, including Upper FIS, Black Snake, and Log Jam for a grand total of 130 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine-groomed and variable with average base depths of 8 to 30 inches. There is more snow in the forecast for Friday night with another 2 to 4 inches of accumulation possible.

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

This weekend the featured beer for the apres sports parties at Bootlegger’s and the Black Bear Tavern is Bud Light.

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2”and Counting!

Taking a cruise down Upper Rumrunner

It’s starting to feel more like winter every day! Two inches of fresh snow fell overnight and our dedicated Mountain Operations Team has been working non-stop these past few days. They are currently putting the final touches on Black Snake and Practice Slope as well as Sir Henry’s and Morse Mountain. We are hopeful that more terrain is expected to open in the coming days.

Keep thinking snow and check in later this afternoon for more details and conditions from the mountain!

Testing the turns on Upper Rumrunner
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Winter wonderland

We received 23 inches of new snow in the past week and 135 inches this season so far. 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 snow showers with 1 to 2 inches of accumulation possible with a high of 33 degrees. 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 72 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 16 to 48 inches. 28 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Playground, Black Snake, and Sam’s Run for a grand total of 113 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Last night we made snow on Lower Drifter, Link to Sterling, and the Zone. We plan to have the Morse Highlands Lift and Madonna II Lift operating on Friday. Knight’s Revenge and Birch Run Terrain Parks are both open.

Matt taking in the beautiful views off of Madonna Mountain
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Snow on the ‘Slope’

Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. Our Snowmakers have been taking advantage of the cold temps and making the fluffy stuff on Practice Slope and Black Snake. Pretty soon it’ll be Tea Time at the T-Bar. For Wednesday we plan to have 23 trails open and 4 Lifts operating. Enjoy the snow on the slopes!

Snowmaking on Practice Slope. Photo by Hugh Johnson.
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Only 3 more days of skiing and riding

The last day of the 2020 / 2021 Winter season is this Saturday, April 10th. We plan to have Sterling Lift and/or Madonna I Lift operating depending on snow coverage. Today we have the Sterling Lift operating with 12 trails open. We only have intermediate and expert terrain available at this time. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 0 to 38 inches. 8 trails have been groomed for today, including Smugglers’ Alley, Black Snake, Practice Slope, and Birch Run for a grand total of 39 acres of freshly groomed terrain. It is currently sunny and 41 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Today’s forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies with a high of 67 degrees at the base and 59 degrees in the upper elevations.

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Closing date is Sunday, April 11th weather dependent

The Sterling Lift will be open Tuesday through Friday. The Madonna I Lift and Sterling Lift may be open this closing weekend. We have 13 trails open for Tuesday with terrain for intermediates and experts only. We have no lift-serviced beginner terrain open. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 0 to 44 inches. 10 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Smugglers’ Alley, Black Snake, Birch Run, and Treasure Run for a grand total of 39 acres of freshly groomed terrain. It is currently sunny and 38 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies with a high of 53 degrees at the base and 44 degrees in the upper elevations.

Uphill traffic:

Morse Mountain now open daily.

Madonna Mountain open Monday through Thursday.

Sterling Mountain open daily 5:30 am to 7:30 am and 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Sterling Pond with Mount Mansfield in the background
This outfit screams spring!
Harvesting the corn on Black Snake
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Wow what a weekend

Tomorrow we plan to have the Sterling Lift operating with 17 trails open. 8 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Black Snake, Practice Slope, and Birch Run for a grand total of 34 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and packed powder with average base depths of 0 to 44 inches. Currently, it is sunny and 36 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies with a high of 48 degrees.

Madonna I Lift
Upper Chilcoot
Lower Madonna Liftline
Lower FIS
Carving it up
Treasure Run
Ski Patrol at the top of the Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift
View from the Madonna I Lift
Black Snake
Must be present to win!
The view from the balcony on Black Snake