Hugh's Views - Smugglers' Notch Vermont

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New snow overnight

Posted March 14, 2019 at 7:05 am

Ian cleaning off the chairs of the Village Lift this morning

Lifts and Trails

We are 99 percent open. 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 77 out of 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. The Black Hole, Freefall, and Madonna Liftline are open from the traverse on Upper FIS. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 41 trails have been groomed for today, including Drifter, Dan’s Ford, Hibernator, Wanderer, Snake Bite, and Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 156 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

New Snow

We received 2 to 3 inches of new snow overnight, 18 inches in the past 5 days, and 340 inches this season so far!

Weather

Currently it is cloudy and 28 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 15 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for mostly cloudy skies with temperatures between 28 and 49 degrees.

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Great conditions

Posted March 10, 2019 at 3:55 pm

Jack having fun in the glades

New Snow

We received 3 inches of new snow today, 10 inches in the past week, and 325 inches this season so far!

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 77 out of 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. The Black Hole, Freefall, and Madonna Liftline are open from the traverse on Upper FIS. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. We plan to groom 36 trails tonight, including Drifter, Snow Snake, and Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 146 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Up for “Dad of the Year” this is Lee Anderson wearing a tutu to support his daughter who was going to compete in the Molly Fund Rail Jam. The best part is he is skiing Upper Exhibition

Weather

Currently it is snowing and 20 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 25 to 35 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for snow showers another 1 to 3 inches of accumulation possible with temperatures between 23 and 36 degrees.

Charlie skiing the trees with free refills

Bird’s eye view of Upper Exhibition

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Bluebird skies

Posted March 9, 2019 at 9:03 am

Lower Morse Liftline

Lifts and Trails

We are 99 percent open. We have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. 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. 35 trails have been groomed for today, including Drifter, Ruthie’s, Bootlegger, Sam’s Run, and Snow Snake for a grand total of 139 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is 15 degrees at the summit of Sterling with beautiful sunny skies and winds of 5 to 10 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies with temperatures between 15 and 28 degrees.

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Sunshine and corduroy

Posted March 8, 2019 at 9:24 am

Lower Morse Liftline

Lifts and Trails

Today we have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountain with 7 lifts operating. 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. 40 trails have been groomed for today, including Drifter, Snow Snake, and Chute for a grand total of 150 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is sunny and 12 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Today’s forecast is sunny skies with temperatures between 12 and 29 degrees.

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Smuggs Family Members

Posted March 7, 2019 at 4:15 pm

Mike with two of his sons at the summit of Sterling

I would like you to meet Mike and his family, who are from Philadelphia. I was about to get on the Sterling Lift this afternoon as a single rider when Mike skied up and joined me. We had a great conversation on the chair lift ride. Mike told me that he and his family have been coming to Smugglers’ Notch for 23 years! Mike went on to tell me how much he and his family enjoy skiing here at Smuggs. He also said that all of his kids have taken ski lessons here. The best part is that Mike did not recognize me until we were almost to the top of Sterling. It wasn’t until he asked me what I do here at Smuggs. Another thing Mike told me was that how happy it makes him that his grown kids would rather ski with their father and siblings then to ski with their friends. It was wonderful to meet you and your family Mike. Enjoy the rest of your stay and we look forward to your return.

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 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. We plan to groom 40 trails tonight including Drifter, Smugglers’ Alley, and Snow Snake for a grand total of 150 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

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Just another day in paradise

Posted March 3, 2019 at 5:06 pm

Morse Mountain with Madonna Mountain in the background

Lifts and Trails

We are 99 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 77 out of 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. We plan to groom 36 trails tonight, including Upper Pipeline, Drifter, and Curley’s Cutback for a grand total of 141 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

New Snow

We received an inch of new snow last night bringing our season total up to 314 inches.

Weather

Currently it is 22 degrees at the summit of Sterling with partly sunny skies and winds of 0 to 5 mph. Tonight’s forecast is calling for snow showers 1 to 3 inches of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for a chance of snow early then partly sunny skies later in the day with temperatures between 17 and 26 degrees.

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Snow in the forecast

Posted March 3, 2019 at 7:27 am

Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly after 9 pm. Cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Lifts and Trails

We are 99 percent open. Today we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We have 77 out of 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 38 trails have been groomed for today, including Drifter, Catwalk, Ruthie’s, Evaporator, Snow Snake, Thomke’s Express, and Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 148 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

New Snow

We received a dusting to an inch of new snow overnight making our season total 314 inches.

Events

Free Family Fun Race on Lower Madonna Liftline today from 11 am till 2 pm. Find out who’s the fastest in your family.

Black Bear Apres Sport Party today in the Black Bear Tavern. Entertainment begins at 2 pm with Jammin’ Sam playing guitar and singing.

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156 acres of freshly groomed terrain

Posted February 16, 2019 at 8:39 am

Lower Morse Liftline

Lifts and Trails

We are 100 percent open. Today 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 powder and packed powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 42 trails have been groomed for today, including Drifter, Snow Snake, and Bootlegger.

Weather

Currently it is 16 degrees at the summit of Sterling with partly sunny skies and winds of 10 to 20 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies with temperatures between 14 and 25 degrees.

New Snow

We received 2 to 3 inches of new snow overnight and 21 inches in the past 4 days.

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Freshly groomed terrain

Posted February 6, 2019 at 9:26 am

100 Piston Bully on Lower Morse Liftline

Lifts and Trails

Today we have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating. We have 41 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 37 trails have been groomed for today, including Smugglers’ Ally, Upper Chilcoot, and Snow Snake for a grand total of 145 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. Drifter will a have delayed opening this morning. Black Bear is open from Jolly Rodger down and Harvey’s Hideaway is open from Upper Exhibition down. Snake Bite is closed today for a GS High School Race.

Weather

Currently, it is partly sunny and 18 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies early with increasing clouds and a chance of snow or sleet late in the day, temperatures between 12 and 27 degrees.

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#Smuggslove

Posted February 19, 2018 at 11:03 am

Sterling T-Bar

We have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We have 74 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 45 trails have been groomed for today, including Upper Drifter, Smugglers’ Alley, and Snow Snake for a grand total of 156 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Today’s forecast is partly sunny skies early then increasing clouds with temperatures between 31 and 41 degrees.