Hugh's Views - Smugglers' Notch Vermont

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Mustache Glades

Posted March 9, 2019 at 11:42 am

Hannah and Emma find a mustache on a tree

Beautiful sunny skies with mild temperatures! 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, that’s 139 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Shark sighting

Hannah throwing some snow around

Emma crossing the bridge

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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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Smuggs Family Members

Posted February 25, 2019 at 11:17 am

Callen and Aaron on Snow Snake

I would like you to meet Callen and his dad Aaron. They are from Toronto and this is their first time visiting Smugglers’ Notch. I was in line to get on Mogul Mouse’s Magic lift this morning when I heard someone say “That run was so much fun!” I turned to ask “Which run did you take?” Aaron told me that they took a right when they got off at the top of Mogul Mouse’s Magic lift. I told them that trail is called Snow Snake and is one of my favorites on Morse Mountain. Aaron told me, “That they really enjoyed the features of the trail and the new snow!” Aaron said that they are having a wonderful time exploring Smuggs and they are definitely coming back! Welcome to the Smuggs Family Callen and Aaron. Enjoy your vacation and we look forward to your next trip back here at Smuggs!

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Smuggs Family Member

Posted February 22, 2019 at 5:06 pm

Brian at the top of the Village Lift

I would like you meet Brian. Brian is here at Smuggs with a couple of his best friends and their families. I rode the Village Lift with Brian today and we had a great conversation on the ride up. He told me that Smuggs is like no other and is the most unpretentious resort that he has ever been to. He went on to say that he really enjoyed Black Snake and all the fun trails that cut off from it. I hope you and your group have a wonderful time here at Smuggs!

Lifts and Trails

We are 100 percent open! Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We plan to have all 78 trails open. 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. We plan to groom 41 trails tonight, including Ruthie’s, Wanderer, and Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 157 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is partly sunny and 18 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 15 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies with temperatures between 19 and 29 degrees.

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Another Smuggs Family Member

Posted February 16, 2019 at 11:19 am

Village Lift selfie

I would like you to meet Evan, who is from St. Albans. He learned how to ski here at Smuggs when he was 3 years old and has been skiing here ever since. Evan’s favorite run is Upper FIS to Lower Doc Dempsey’s Glades. He is here today with some friends. They all rode the St. Albans Area Rotary Bus to Smuggs together. Evan also told me that he comes up to Smuggs to ski with his younger brother and mother. Have a great day on the slopes Evan and enjoy the fantastic conditions!

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Smuggs Family

Posted February 9, 2019 at 11:35 am

Tom at the top of the Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift

I would like you to meet Tom. Tom is from New Jersey and is here at Smuggs vacationing with his family. I was lucky enough to ride Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift with Tom this morning. As soon as we got on the lift we hear “Hey Dad.” It was Tom’s daughter, who was taking a lesson on Sir Henry’s Learning Hill. Tom told me about the progress his daughter has made with her turns and that she is now skiing without a tie on her tips. Tom also told me that he is a member of the Central Jersey Ski Club. Tom has been to many resorts with the Club and one of the things that he likes most about Smuggs is the amazing terrain! Thank you for the entertaining lift ride Tom and enjoy your stay here at Smuggs!

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Smuggs Family

Posted February 3, 2019 at 4:17 pm

I ran into retired longtime Smuggs employees Bob Mulcahy and Barbara Thomke today at the top of the Village Lift. Bob use to be President and Barbara was the Public Relations Director both here at Smuggs. Have you heard of Mulcahy’s Link or Thomke’s Express? It was wonderful to see these two out having fun on the slopes with friends and family.

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Smuggs Family

Posted January 31, 2019 at 10:22 am

I would like you to meet Jenny and Josie Monto. The Monto family is from Delaware and have been coming to Smuggs for the past 17 years! Jenny is a life long skier and her daughter Josie is also a life long skier. Josie learned how to ski here at Smuggs. Josie decided that she wanted to try snowboarding while they were here at Smuggs. Josie did not want to try snowboarding by herself, so Jenny decided to try snowboarding with her. I met Jenny and Josie at Sir Henry’s Learning Hill where they were getting ready for their lesson. It very nice to meet you and I hope you have a wonderful vacation here at Smuggs!

New Snow

We received 5 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, 43 inches in the past week, and 270 inches this season so far!

Lifts and Trails

The Madonna I lift, Madonna II lift, and Village lift are presently on cold hold. We have 78 skiable trails and 46 lift accessible trails open today. We have 5 lifts operating today: Sterling , Mogul Mouse, Morse Highlands, Sir Henry’s Wonder Carpets, and the Sterling T-Bar. 43 trails have been groomed for today, that’s 156 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 30 t0 60 inches.

Weather

Currently it is -7 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 15 to 25 mph. Today’s forecast is partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of snow showers and temperatures between -8 and +8 degrees. Bundle up and enjoy the great conditions!

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Sunshine. Scenery. Smiles.

Posted January 22, 2019 at 5:32 pm

Lunch on the Black Bear Patio with the Cohens. Barry is a big fan of the Hot Chocolate and Anna and Jade like the Chipotle Tomato soup.

Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. I spent day 2 skiing with my friends the Cohens from Philadelphia, PA. I met them 15 years ago during their summer week at Smuggs. Then we skied together when they came up the following winter and just about every winter since. We’ve also enjoyed Smuggs events together like the Top of Notch Snowshoe Dinner, Marko’s Magic Shows, and Goodtime Charlie shows. They are proud long-time Smugglers. On my way to meet them I saw another long-time Smuggler, Anna Willis. In the past 8 years, she’s worked in several departments.

Jade is all smiles as she gets ready to ski Smugglers’ Alley and then Poachers Woods.

Jade is picking her lines in Poachers Woods. This was our trail pick today.

Long-time Smuggler Anna Willis has worked at Treasures Child Care, the Country Store, and now she’s a LIFTIE! Not only that, she’s been skiing and riding here for 15 years (that’s over two thirds of her life).

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Does it get any better than this?

Posted January 20, 2019 at 5:41 pm

Smuggs Family Fun

New Snow

We received 18 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, 23 inches in the past 3 days, and 221 inches this season so far!

Lifts and Trails

We will be 100 percent open tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 78 trails open. Surface conditions are powder and packed powder with average base depths of 30 to 64 inches. 40 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, that’s a grand total of 146 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Air drop

Weather

Currently it is snowing and 0 degrees at the summit of Sterling with light snow and winds of 10 to 20 mph. Tonight’s forecast is light snow with 2″ of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s forecast is light snow and another 2 inches of accumulation possible with temperatures between -10 and +3 degrees.

Snow Reporter trying to figure out base depths