Thank you Mountain Operations! Our snowmakers and groomers have been working around the clock to build up the base on Upper Chilcoot, Mulcahy’s Link, Lower FIS, and McPherson’s.
We plan to open the Madonna I Lift tomorrow!
Madonna I Lift
Great day on the slopes
This morning, I got a text from Caleb Kessler. Caleb is the Social Media Manager here at Smuggs. He had heard the news that the Madonna I Lift was opening for the first time this season and wanted to get some photos. We met up and took a couple of amazing runs on Madonna! We were headed to Upper FIS and stopped to look down Doc’s. It was completely smooth with no bumps and had great coverage. It was really hard to ski by, but we decided to ski Upper FIS and then cut back to Lower Docs. The skier’s left on Upper FIS was wonderful. Lower Doc’s was so much fun with the lower-angle powder to float through. Caleb and I got to the base area of Madonna after our first run, and we were going to go back to our offices, but the line at Madonna I Lift was short. We looked at each other and headed right back to the Madonna I Lift. It was just too good not to do another run!
We are presently making snow on Upper Chilcoot, Mulcahy’s Link, and Lower FIS. The Madonna I Lift will be closed tomorrow through Friday for snowmaking operations. Tomorrow, we plan to have Madonna II Lift, Sterling Lift, Village Lift, Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift, and Sir Henry’s Glider all operating. We will have 52 trails open tomorrow with terrain for all ability levels. 22 trails will be groomed for tomorrow; that’s a total of 96 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 14 to 38 inches. Currently, it is partly cloudy and 10 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast calls for snow showers with 4 to 8 inches of accumulation possible, with a high of 19 degrees at the base and 16 degrees at higher elevations. The conditions are fantastic and are only getting better!
Madonna I now open
It’s going to be a beautiful weekend
44.59°N 72.78°W (Elev. 1348 ft)
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 37 degrees
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low of around 14 degrees
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 48 degrees
The Madonna I Lift and Madonna II Lift are presently on wind hold. The Sterling Lift is now open. We have 8 trails open with terrain for intermediates and experts only. All 8 trails have been groomed for today. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 12 to 50 inches. Currently, it is partly sunny and 24 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 20 to 25 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies, windy with a high of 40 degrees at the base and 29 degrees at higher elevations. The last day of the 2022/2023 Season is this Sunday, April 9th.
This weekend we plan to have the Madonna 1 Lift and Sterling Lift operating. We plan to have 33 trails open with terrain for intermediates and experts only.
Trivia question:
How many chairs are on the Madonna 1 Lift?
Answer will be posted this afternoon.
Sunny skies Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Tomorrow we plan to have the Madonna I Lift and Sterling Lift operating. We plan to have 23 trails open with terrain for intermediates and experts only. We plan to groom 20 trails for tomorrow, including Upper FIS, Drifter, Smugglers’ Alley, and Thomke’s for a grand total of 77 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 12 to 50 inches. Currently, it is 30 degrees at the summit of Sterling with light rain and winds of 20 to 30 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast calls for cloudy skies with a chance of showers, and wind, a high of 55 degrees at the base, and 51 degrees at higher elevations. The closing day of the 2022/2023 Season is Sunday, April 9th.
The Mother and Another
Rockin’ Ron Hugh. The Madonna I and the Sterling Lifts will be operating today and 29 trails will be open. We have intermediate and expert terrain available. We also have lots of snow on those upper mountains, so come out and enjoy it! The last day of operations for the Winter 2022-2023 season is this Sunday, April 9th. Bring your Mother and another.
That’s pretty sweet
Free Cone Day
Ben & Jerry’s at Smugglers’ Notch 12:00 noon – 8:00 pm
Free cone day is being celebrated around the world and we’ll be giving away free ice cream. Every time you enjoy a scoop of Ben & Jerry’s, you’re showing us how much you care. We love you too and Free Cone Day is our favorite way to show it!
Today we have the Madonna I Lift and Sterling Lift operating. We have 25 trails open with terrain for experts and intermediates only. More trails may be opened throughout the day as conditions soften. 24 trails have been groomed for today, including Upper FIS, Smugglers’ Alley, Thomke’s Express, and Drifter for a grand total of 90 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine-groomed and variable with average base depths of 12 to 50 inches. Currently, it is partly cloudy and 20 degrees at the summit of Madonna with winds of 10 to 20 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for partly cloudy skies with a chance of rain or snow late, a high of 49 degrees at the base, and 37 degrees at higher elevations. This Saturday, April 9th is the last day of the 2022/2023 Winter Season.
Perfect conditions
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.
Powder Day
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.
Skiers’ and Riders’ Buffet
Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. With 5 inches of powder in the past 24 hours, 23 inches in the past week, and 77 of 78 trails open – it’s a Skiers and Riders buffet! Today we’ll have 6 Lifts operating including Madonna I. See U on the slopes.
