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Winter has arrived!

Posted at 11:33 am

While we share your excitement for the new snowfall, please note that uphill travel on our three mountains is presently closed due to ongoing snowmaking and grooming activities. These operations are in full swing to ensure a fantastic opening on November 24th. Your cooperation and consideration for our hardworking staff are greatly appreciated during this preparation period. Keep an eye on our blog and snow report for updates on the potential opening of uphill terrain and read our Uphill Policy

For those eager to venture uphill once available, please check the daily Snow Report for open routes and times. Safety is our priority, and weather changes can affect our grooming schedules, particularly in the mornings on Sterling.

When accessible, nighttime access will be available on Morse, Madonna, and Sterling mountains on specific days and times, and morning access will be open daily on Sterling for a limited period. Uphill access rules and guidelines will be strictly enforced, including specific times for access, respecting ongoing operations, and a strict no-pets policy.

Be vigilant, stay safe, and abide by the rules outlined to ensure a smooth winter experience. We’re aiming to introduce uphill access on Lower Chilcoot during operating hours once fully open, which will be communicated via the Snow Report. Remember, your safety is paramount. Uphill travel is at your own risk, and it’s crucial to follow the guidelines and check the Snow Report regularly for any changes.

Your cooperation is crucial for a fantastic winter season! If you have any queries or concerns, please contact us at mtnops@smuggs.com.

Thank you, and let’s have an amazing winter on the hill!

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If you build it, they will come

Posted at 3:33 pm
Pond Skimming is this Saturday, April 1st. Registration opens at 10 am, at the Smugglers’ Notch Tent in Parking Lot #1, to the first 100 people. Pond Skimming starts at noon in the Zone.
Nick is feeling the Springtime vibe!

Spring skiing and riding yesterday followed by a powder day today! We received 4 inches of new snow overnight and 11 inches in the past 5 days. I had a blast playing in the drifts where the wind had moved the new snow on trails like Drifter. I also found some great turns in the trees where the snow was more like a fluffy blanket, like in the Alley woods and Poacher’s Woods. I was also lucky enough to get fresh tracks on Full Nelson. The calendar says spring, but I am not going to turn down another powder day before the season is over!

Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 4 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. Madonna and Sterling are 100 percent open. We have 72 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 12 to 54 inches. We plan to groom 32 trails tonight, including Upper FIS, Drifter, Snow Snake, Howie’s Wanderer, Smugglers’ Alley, and Thomke’s for a grand total of 130 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Currently, it is partly sunny and 17 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 15 to 25 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies early with snow in the afternoon 1 to 3 inches of accumulation possible on top, a high of 38 degrees at the base, and 30 degrees at higher elevations.

To see this week’s No Bull Video Snow Report go to https://youtu.be/3d–XLZv_RM

The Nordic Center is open with 17 km of cross-country trails and 15 km of snowshoeing trails.

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40 inches of new snow in the past 6 days

Posted at 3:56 pm
Ken finds a powder stash in the woods
Max heading into the Red Fox Glades
Harley having fun at the top of Doc’s
Katelin on Upper Drifter
Rick and Tony in Doc Dempsey’s Glades

We are 100 percent open with all 78 trails. We have top-to-bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. 37 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Goat Path, Drifter, Thomke’s, Smugglers’ Alley, Snow Snake, and Hibernator for a grand total of 143 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine-groomed and variable with average base depths of 16 to 54 inches. Currently, it is partly cloudy and 11 degrees at the summit of Sterling. We received 4 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours. Tomorrow’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high of 38 degrees at the base and 32 degrees at higher elevations.

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Perfect conditions

Posted at 9:45 am
Rip the corduroy

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.

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34 inches of new snow in the past 2 days!

Posted at 3:05 pm
Upper Madonna Liftline
Sally’s Alley
Upper Morse Liftline
Honey, where is the car?

I went skiing yesterday and at the time I thought yesterday was the best day of the season so far. We then received another 14 inches of new snow overnight and another 6 inches during the day today. Needless to say, I’ve changed my mind and today was the best day of the season so far! We are 100 percent open with all 78 trails. We have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. Surface conditions are powder and packed powder with average base depths of 20 to 50 inches. 39 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Drifter, Goat Path, Timberrrr, Log Jam, Smugglers’ Alley, and Jolly Rodger for a grand total of 146 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Currently, it is snowing and 21 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies with a chance of a snow shower and an inch of accumulation possible with a high of 34 degrees at the base and 28 degrees at the summits. Can’t wait to back at it again tomorrow!

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Friends, Family, Falling Snow… FUN!

Posted at 3:52 pm

Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. They’re friends, they’re family, they’re here, and they’re having fun!! You’d have fun too if you were here after a week that saw 25 inches of new snow and 76 of 78 trails open. From the tippy top of Madonna Mountain to the highlights of Morse Highlands, it was awesome today. BTW – who is Dog Dempsey?

Who you lookin’ at with a face like that?! Jacob, Haylee, Anna, and Barry having fun on Madonna Mtn.
Haylee navigates through the tropics of Bermuda glades.
Anna’s custom skis. Do you recognize that mountain?
What did one snowperson say to the other snowperson? “Do you smell carrots?”
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More snow in the forecast

Posted at 7:21 am

 44.56°N 72.75°W (Elev. 3343 ft)

Tuesday: Light snow, mainly after 8 am. High near 18 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches is possible.

Tuesday Night: Occasional snow showers. Low around 17 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches is possible.

Currently, it is sunny and 18 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 20 to 30 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies, breezy a high of 33 degrees at the base and 27 degrees at higher elevations. We are 100 percent open! Today we plan to have top-to-bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 78 trails open. We plan to have 6 lifts operating today, including the Madonna I Lift. 34 trails have been groomed for today, including Thomke’s, Ruthie’s, and Dixie’s Knoll for a grand total of 140 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 16 to 40 inches. Knight’s Revenge and Birch Run Terrain Park are both open.

The Nordic Center is open with 17 km of cross-country trails and 15 km of snowshoeing trails. The ice rink is open.

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Snow in the forecast

Posted at 7:23 am

44.56°N 72.75°W (Elev. 3343 ft)

Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low of around 9 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches is possible.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28 degrees.

Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 10 pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches is possible.

Saturday: Snow, mainly before 5 pm. High near 27 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches is possible.

Currently, it is cloudy and 24 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Today’s forecast is calling for snow showers and some freezing drizzle with a high of 38 degrees at the base and 32 degrees at higher elevations. 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 75 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Drifter will have a delayed opening this morning. 34 trails have been groomed for today, including Drifter, Thomke’s, Smugglers’ Alley, Playground, Dixie’s Knoll, and Log Jam for a grand total of 139 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 12 to 36 inches.

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Skiers’ and Riders’ Buffet

Posted at 7:12 am

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.

Skiers’ and Riders’ SNOW Buffet!
What’s up, Madonna Mountain?