Hugh's Views - Smugglers' Notch Vermont

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Mix of sun and clouds

Posted March 7, 2019 at 9:41 am

Madonna and Sterling seen from the Village Lift

New Snow

We received an inch of new snow last night and 9 inches in the past 5 days.

Lifts and Trails

We are 99 percent open. Today we have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. We have 77 out of 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 41 trails have been groomed for today, including Upper FIS, Dixie’s Knoll, and Snake Bite for a grand total of 156 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is partly sunny and 0 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for a mix of sun and clouds with a chance of some snow showers and temperatures between 0 and 17 degrees.

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Fresh snow

Posted March 4, 2019 at 8:00 am

Cleaning off the chairs of the Village Lift

New Snow

We received 1 to 3 inches of new snow overnight making our season total 317 inches.

Lifts and Trails

We are 99 percent open! Today we have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna I lift. We have 77 out of 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. 36 trails have been groomed for today, including Ruthie’s, Gary B’s, Dixie’s Knoll, Curley’s Cutback, and Thomke’s Express for a grand total of 141 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is cloudy and 14 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for a chance of light snow early then partly sunny skies later with temperatures between 17 and 26 degrees.

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World Famous Cookie Race

Posted February 21, 2019 at 2:33 pm

One of the great things about the Cookie Race is that it lets the kids show what they have learned while studying at Snow Sport University. They can show off their turning skills to the cheering crowd as they race down the course. These brave racers are rewarded with a cookie at the finish line!

Lifts and Trails

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 24 to 54 inches. We plan to groom 44 trails tonight, including Ruthie’s, Dixie’s Knoll, and Snake Bite for a grand total of 158 acres of freshly groomed terrain. We also plan to groom Jolly Rodger and Lower Black Bear tonight.

The Friendly Pirate

New Snow

We received 3 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, 15 inches in the past week, and 303 inches this season so far!

Weather

Currently it is 25 degrees at the summit of Sterling with flurries and winds of 15 to 25 mph. Tonight’s forecast is calling for snow showers with an inch of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly cloudy skies with temperatures between 14 and 30 degrees.

Long Island Rick helping out with the announcing.

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Calm before the storm

Posted February 11, 2019 at 4:45 pm

Sterling and Mount Mansfield seen from the Village Lift near the top

Lifts and 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. We have 48 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 20 to 50 inches. 42 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Upper FIS, Jolly Rodger, and Dixie’s Knoll for a grand total of 151 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is 4 degrees at the summit of Sterling with sunny skies and winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for snow developing late in the day with 1 to 2 inches of accumulation possible and temperatures between 10 and 20 degrees. Snow continues into Wednesday night with 6″ to 10″ tomorrow night, 3″ to 5″ during the day on Wednesday, and another 1″ to 3″ inches Wednesday night!

Valentine’s Day Special

Show the love – on the slopes at Smuggs with your Valentine. Purchase one Full Day Adult 3 Mountain Ticket and receive one Full Day Ticket (of equal or lesser value) FREE – PLUS a mouth watering Lake Champlain Chocolate for you and your Valentine. Both tickets must be used on February 14, 2019. No other discounts apply.

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7 lifts and 51 trails open

Posted February 7, 2019 at 4:23 pm

Brett cruising down McPherson’s

Lifts and Trails

Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 7 lifts operating, including the Madonna I lift. We have 51 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 20 to 50 inches. 31 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Upper Chilcoot, Dixie’s Knoll, and Thomke’s for a grand total of 125 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is 29 and cloudy at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies with a chance of rain becoming snow with temperatures between 27 and 36 degrees. Temperatures will be falling throughout the day.

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Top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains

Posted February 4, 2019 at 10:35 am

Garden Path

We have 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna I lift, with 67 trails open. Surface conditions are wet snow and machine groomed with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 38 trails have been groomed for today, including Smugglers’ Alley, Black Snake, and Dixie’s Knoll for a grand total of 145 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

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Representing while you ski and ride

Posted February 3, 2019 at 4:33 pm

It was great to see all the jerseys out on the slopes today. You may have noticed that all my photos of people wearing a jersey have been Patriot’s Fans. Yes, I am also a Patriot Fan, but the reason you don’t see any Rams jerseys is because I did not see any Rams jerseys.

Lifts and Trails

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 packed powder and powder with average base depths of 28 to 60 inches. 39 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Goat Path, Dixie’s Knoll, and Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 145 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is cloudy and 22 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 an afternoon shower and temperatures between 32 and 38 degrees.

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Beautiful sunny skies with snowmaking clouds

Posted January 7, 2019 at 8:18 am

Morning glow over the Village

Snowmaking

Last night we made snow on Dixie’s Knoll, Sam’s Run, Log Jam, Hibernator, Snow Snake, Sir Henry’s, and the base area of Morse. Snowmaking continues today on Hibernator, Snow Snake, and Log Jam. Snow Snake and Log Jam is closed today due to snowmaking.

Lifts and Trails

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 68 trails open today with terrain for all ability levels. 28 trails have been groomed for today, including Upper Drifter, Wanderer, and Thomke’s for a grand total of 120 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 14 to 44 inches. Birch Run Terrain Park and Lower Knight’ Revenge Terrain Park are open.

Natural Snowfall

We received 4 inches of new snow in the past 36 hours, 16 inches in the past week, and 159 inches this season so far. We have snow in the forecast starting tonight into Thursday with up to a foot of accumulation possible. We could see 2 to 4 inches of accumulation tonight and another inch during the day tomorrow. Tuesday night could bring 1 to 3 inches of snow with another 3 to 5 inches of accumulation during the day on Wednesday.

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Snowmaking has resumed and natural snowfall

Posted January 6, 2019 at 6:19 pm

Brees through the trees

New Snow

We received 3 to 4 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, 16 inches in the past 6 days, and 159 inches this season so far!

Snowmaking

We are presently making snow on Dixie’s Knoll, Sam’s Run, Hibernator, Log Jam, and Snow Snake. We plan to continue snowmaking on Snow Snake and Log Jam tomorrow, so they will be closed for the day.

Snowmaking on Sam’s Run

Lifts and 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. We now have 68 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 14 to 44 inches. 28 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Ruthie’s, Magic Learning Trail, and Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 120 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Tele turns on the Practice Slope

Weather

Currently it is cloudy and 15 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 15 to 25 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for increasing clouds with temperatures between 4 and 18 degrees. The snowfall event comes in multiple parts, light snow on Tuesday, heavier snow on Wednesday, and scattered snow showers into Thursday. We could see a storm total of over 12 inches by Thursday night.

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Winching Upper FIS

Posted January 5, 2019 at 7:34 am

Corduroy even looks good at night

Grooming

Last night our groomers attacked Upper FIS from the Doc’s cutoff down. They used the winch cat to knock down and smooth out the big snowmaking whales. There are still snowmaking whales from Catwalk down to the Doc’s cutoff. 31 trails have been groomed for today, including Upper Drifter, Smugglers’ Alley, and Dixie’s Knoll for a grand total of 134 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Lifts and Trails

We have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We now have 58 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 14 to 44 inches.

Winch Cat working it’s magic on Upper FIS last night

Weather

Currently it is 27 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies with temperatures between 26 and 37 degrees. There is snow in the forecast for Sunday with up to 4 inches of accumulation possible. There is also a chance of significant snowfall Tuesday into Wednesday. Keep your fingers crossed and do your snow dance!