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2 inches of new snow today

Treasure Run
Slalom practice
Snow shark on Morse Mountain

We received 3 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours and 12 inches in the past 6 days. It is cloudy and 23 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 15 to 25 mph. Temperatures will be rising tonight. We plan to groom all 9 open trails on Morse Mountain tonight. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for mixed precipitation early becoming snow with an inch of accumulation possible and breezy. A high of 37 degrees will occur first thing in the morning and then temperatures will be falling throughout the day. We’re expecting a low of 22 degrees at the summit and 26 degrees at the base by 4 pm. Friday night’s forecast is calling for snow showers with 1 to 2 inches of accumulation possible. Surface conditions will be changing throughout the day. Tomorrow we plan to have skiing and riding on all 3 mountains. We plan to have the Madonna II Lift, Sterling Lift, Village Lift, Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift, Morse Highlands Lift, and Sir Henry’s Glider all operating. We plan to have 20 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are machine-groomed and variable with average base depths of 6 to 24 inches. Today we made snow on Lower FIS, Waterfall, and Mulcahy’s Link.

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

Uphill travel is open on Morse Mountain from 5 pm to 10 pm Friday through Wednesday. Morse Mountain is closed Thursday evenings due to fireworks and Cat Trax Tours.

Madonna and Sterling are presently closed to uphill travel until we have more trails open. Stay tuned for updates.

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Skiing and riding on all 3 mountains tomorrow

Picture perfect day
Slalom race on the Practice Slope
Fresh tracks on Morse Mountain
#smuggslove
Riding off into the sunset

It was a beautiful day with clear skies and crisp air. I went skiing in the morning and snowboarding in the afternoon. The 9 inches of new snow that we received in the past 5 days has freshened things up nicely. The new snow groomed into the existing snow and that made a softer surface. I had a blast carving turns on Black Snake this morning with the bright sun at my back. The day started off with the temperature in the single digits, but the sun brought the summit temperature on Sterling to 18 degrees in the afternoon. The still air and sun made it feel even warmer. Tomorrow we plan to have the Madonna II Lift, Sterling Lift, Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift, Morse Highlands Lift, Village Lift, and Sir Henry’s Glider all operating. We will have 20 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 19 out of the 20 open trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Smugglers’ Alley, Dixie’s Knoll, and Lower Chilcoot for a grand total of 84 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine-groomed and variable with average base depths of 6 to 24 inches. Last night we made snow on Lower Chilcoot and Mulcahy’s Link. We are presently making snow on Lower FIS, Waterfall, and Mulcahy’s Link. Currently, it is 14 degrees at the summit of Sterling with partly cloudy skies and winds of 0 to 5 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies, and snow showers in the afternoon with 1 to 2 inches of accumulation possible on top and a high of 31 degrees at the base and 27 degrees at the summit of Sterling.

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

Uphill access will reopen on Morse from 5 pm to 10 pm starting tonight, January 11th.  Please remember it is closed on Thursday nights due to fireworks and Cat Trax tours. Morning uphill on Sterling will remain closed for the short term as we get through the next adverse weather cycle but we hope to get it online soon.  Evening access on the upper mountains is still pending our ability to get more trails open.  Stay tuned for updates.

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Snowmaking and corduroy

Last night we made snow on Morse Mountain. All 16 trails have been groomed for today, including Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 72 acres of freshly groomed terrain. We received a dusting of new snow overnight and 6 inches in the past 3 days. Currently, it is cloudy and 18 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies early becoming partly sunny with a chance of a snow shower late in the day a high of 31 degrees at the base and 21 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Today we have Sterling Lift, Village Lift, Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift, and Sir Henry’s Glider all operating. We have terrain open for all ability levels with 16 trails open. Surface conditions are machine-groomed and variable with average base depths of 8 to 24 inches. Tonight’s forecast is calling for snow showers with 1 to 3 inches of accumulation possible.

Uphill travel is presently closed on all 3 mountains due to grooming and snowmaking operations. We plan to reopen Morse Mountain to uphill travel at its regular evening hours later this week. Stay tuned for more information.

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

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Learn to ski and ride

Calling all First Timers! January is National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. Start the New Year off right by learning how to ski or ride from one of our many experienced instructors!

Each day of the Learn to Ski or Snowboard experience includes:

* Full-day Morse Mountain lift ticket

* 2-hour beginner group lesson offered at 1:00 pm

* Ski or snowboard rental equipment with helmet

Available daily for ages 7 & older | 🔗smuggs.com/firsttimer

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Sam’s Run FUN!

Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. The Morse Highlands Lift was open for the first time this season, along with Sam’s Run and Dixie’s Knoll. Sam’s Run is a fun trail that winds itself around Morse Mountain like the Smuggs character it’s named after – Sam the Snow Snake. You can still find Sam’s likeness on the children’s menus at the Morse Mountain Grille. Dixie’s Knoll gentle slope is named after longtime Smuggs ski instructor Dixie Knoll.

Eireann and her sister Marie, from Ontario, having fun on Sam’s Run
Snowflakes and sun on the Morse Highlands Lift
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Snowmaking on Morse Mountain

Meadowlark

We are presently making snow on Midway, Garden Path, and Meadowlark. Currently, it is 20 degrees at the summit of Sterling with flurries and winds of 0 to 5 mph. Today’s forecast calls for cloudy skies with a chance of snow showers an inch of accumulation possible and a high of 25 degrees. Today we have the Sterling Lift and Sir Henry’s Glider operating. We also have the Village Lift and Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift open to mid-station. We have 22 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 6 to 36 inches.

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Snow Whales Spotted!

Snowmaking has begun on Morse Mountain!

Today I spotted some solid snowmaking whales on Morse Mountain! As you can see, our diligent snowmaking team has been taking advantage of the cooler temps and getting it done. The grooming crew is on deck to fill the trails from top to bottom.

Now is the time to get your ski legs underneath you. It’s looking like there’s a week of blue skies and mid 30 temps a head of us.

Stay tuned for all on hill updates!

Taking in the views on atop of Sterling!
Full snowmaking arsenal on Practice Slope
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Partly Sunny or Partly Cloudy?

Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. Is it partly sunny or partly cloudy? Is the glass half-full or half-empty? Does a Mouse carry its lunch or walk to school? Diet or Regular? Is the worst day on the slopes better than the best day in the office? I can answer the last question with an unequivocal YES!

Snow Report for Wednesday: Tomorrow’s forecast is mostly sunny with a chance of late afternoon snow and a mid-mountain high of 33 degrees. We plan to have 5 lifts operating including Madonna I, and 50 trails open. 28 trails/114 acres are to be groomed.

Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift, the Village Lift, and Sir Henry’s Glider will be open through Sunday, April 3rd. You can see the Notch in the background.
Partly Cloudy or Partly Sunny? View of Madonna Mountain from Garden Path on Morse Mountain.
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Spring conditions

We experienced many types of weather today with sleet, freezing rain, rain, windy conditions, and even partly sunny skies. I had a blast today on Snow Snake. It was groomed last night and was skiing great! The trail was nice and flat with soft creamy snow on top. Snow Snake has steeper pitches, multiple turns, and neat contours, which made it more challenging than some of the other Morse Mountain trails. This also makes it more fun. It was one of my favorites as a kid and I still love it today! Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including Madonna I and Morse Highlands. We have 34 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 31 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Smugglers’ Alley, Upper FIS, and Snow Snake for a grand total of 126 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 6 to 40 inches. Currently, it is cloudy and 29 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 20 to 30 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for a chance of rain at the base, rain and snow at higher elevations. A high of 45 degrees at the base and 37 degrees at higher elevations for tomorrow with lighter winds than today.

Uphill Travel

All 3 mountains are presently closed to uphill travel at this time.

View from Garden Path below the Village Lift
Nice soft conditions