Hugh's Views - Smugglers' Notch Vermont

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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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Gorgeous Day!

Posted March 9, 2019 at 4:18 pm

Sterling and Mount Mansfield seen from the Village Lift

Lifts and Trails

We are 99 percent open. Weather permitting tomorrow 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. The Black Hole, Freefall, and the 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 45 trails tonight, including Upper FIS, Snow Snake, and Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 160 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Taking a ride through Bermuda

Weather

Currently it is sunny and 20 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for snow with 1 to 3 inches of accumulation possible and a chance of mix precipitation late in the day, breezy, and temperatures between 20 and 33 degrees.

Free Family Fun Race on Lower Madonna Liftline from 11 am till 2 pm on Saturdays and Sundays

Racing towards the finish

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Another beautiful day

Posted March 7, 2019 at 1:41 pm

Summit of Madonna

Top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating. 77 out of 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Freefall is open from the traverse on Upper FIS. Madonna Liftline is open from Catwalk down to the Robin’s Run work road. The Black Hole is open from Madonna Liftline or Freefall. Great conditions!

Cruising through Lower Doc Dempsey’s Glades

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Great conditions

Posted March 6, 2019 at 5:12 pm

Dave finds the goods in the woods

New Snow

We received 3 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, 8 inches in the past 4 days, and 321 inches this season so far!

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. We have 77 out of 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Freefall, the Black Hole, and Madonna Liftline 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 41 trails tonight, including Upper FIS, Snow Snake, and Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 156 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Bruce enjoying the sun filled glades on Sterling

Weather

Currently it is 4 degrees at the summit of Sterling with light snow and winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies with a chance of snow showers and temperatures between 0 and 17 degrees.

Upper Rumrunner with Mount Mansfield in the background

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Fresh snow and sunshine

Posted March 6, 2019 at 1:29 pm

Photo credit Tony Lehouillier

We received 3 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, 8 inches in the past 4 days, and 321 inches this season so far! Beautiful sunny skies and fantastic conditions! 99 percent open with 77 out of 78 trails open. Freefall, the Black Hole, and Madonna Liftline open from the traverse on Upper FIS.

Tony enjoying the new snow

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Molly Rail Jam

Posted March 6, 2019 at 7:53 am

This Sunday, March 10th from 10 am till 3 pm at the Zone Terrain Park

Molly Fund Benefit Rail Jam – Come out and support the Molly Fund and party down with your Northern Vermont family! Entry fee is by donation and all proceeds will go to the Molly Fund on behalf of NVT. Registration will be from 10:00 am – 10:30 am in the Yurt in Parking Lot 1, the Jam starts in the Zone Terrain Park at 11:00 am! Please bring a snack or treat to share. We will be providing burgers and dogs on the grill! Remember to dress in PINK! Prizes will be awarded for best pink attire. Athletes: Don’t forget to get out there and fundraise for the foundation. Whoever raises the most money gets to compete for free for the 2020 season!! We will be awarding the Woodward camp award as well as a few other surprises!

New Snow

We received 3 inches of new snow overnight and 8 inches in the past 4 days.

Lifts and Trails

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. The Black Hole, Freefall, and Madonna Liftline are open from the traverse on Upper FIS. Surface conditions are powder and packed powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 42 trails have been groomed for today, that’s a grand total of 153 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is partly sunny and 0 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 10 to 20 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies with temperatures between 2 and 17 degrees.

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156 acres of freshly groomed terrain

Posted March 2, 2019 at 7:56 am

Groomers headed back up Meadowlark after finishing Lower Morse Liftine

Lifts and Trails

We are 99 percent open. Today 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 machine groomed with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 46 trails have been groomed for today, including Upper FIS, Ruthie’s, Snow Snake, Hibernator, Bootlegger, Chute, Hangman’s Drop, and Smugglers’ Alley.

Weather

Currently it is 20 degrees at the summit of Sterling with partly cloudy skies and winds of 0 to 5 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for partly cloudy skies with a chance of light snow later in the day and temperatures between 22 and 30 degrees.

Events

Smugglers’ Notch Extreme Challenge is today on Madonna Liftline just below mid-station. This year for the first time snowboarders will be competing. There is 120 competitors signed up for the event! Spectators are welcome. You can watch from the edge of 3 Mountain Glades, just above the intersection of Madonna Liftine and Link, or the best seat in the house will be the Madonna I Lift as you ride right over all the action.

Free Family Fun Race Saturdays and Sundays on Lower Madonna Liftline from 11 am till 2 pm.

Black Bear Apres Sport Party this weekend draft specials featuring the Shed.

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Extreme Challenge

Posted March 1, 2019 at 5:57 pm

Jim Laporte and Bryan Salatino getting everything ready for the big event!

The Extreme Challenge is tomorrow Saturday, March 2nd. This year it is open to skier and riders. There are 120 competitors signed up to take on Madonna Liftline from mid-station down to Tower 11. This section of Liftline has many gnarly features and a double fall line. Spectators are welcome. You can check out the action from where Mulcahy’s Link meets Madonna Liftline or you can watch from 3 Mountain Glades.

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Bluebird skies

Posted February 28, 2019 at 1:33 pm

Sterling Pond with Mount Mansfield in the background

We are 100 percent open! 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. The Black Hole, Freefall, and Madonna Liftline open from the traverse on Upper FIS.

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Sunshine and great conditions

Posted February 23, 2019 at 12:26 pm

I believe this is a flying giraffe in the Zone Terrain Park

We are 100 percent open! 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. Freefall, the Black Hole, 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.

Hugh B finds the goods in the woods