Today we have the Sterling Lift operating. We have 31 trails open with terrain for intermediates and experts. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches. 14 trails have been groomed for today, including Snake Bite, Smugglers’ Alley, Jolly Rodger, Thomke’s Express, and Black Snake for a grand total of 45 acres.
The forecast from the National Weather Service for an elevation of 2,400 feetToday we have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna I lift. We have 65 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 20 to 50 inches. 37 trails have been groomed for today, including Smugglers’ Alley, Snake Bite, Bootlegger, Chute, Upper Pipeline, Snow Snake, and Shuttle for a grand total of 144 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
Currently it is cloudy and 29 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies with a chance of snow late in the day and temperatures between 29 and 43 degrees.
Big John and Dr. John on Upper FIS
The calendar says that today is last day of winter, but we have a bunch of skiing and riding to go! We have deep base depths with more snow in the forecast! The forecast says that snow will start tomorrow night and continue into Saturday morning with up to 17 inches of accumulation possible!
Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating. We have 65 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 20 to 50 inches. We plan to groom 37 trails tonight, including Drifter, Snow Snake, and Snake Bite for a grand total of 144 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
Upper FIS seen from a different angle
Currently it is sunny and 36 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies with snow developing late in the day with temperatures between 29 and 43 degrees.
Madonna and Sterling seen from the Village Lift
We received an inch of new snow last night and 9 inches in the past 5 days.
We are 99 percent open. 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. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 41 trails have been groomed for today, including Upper FIS, Dixie’s Knoll, and Snake Bite for a grand total of 156 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
Currently it is partly sunny and 0 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for a mix of sun and clouds with a chance of some snow showers and temperatures between 0 and 17 degrees.
One of the great things about the Cookie Race is that it lets the kids show what they have learned while studying at Snow Sport University. They can show off their turning skills to the cheering crowd as they race down the course. These brave racers are rewarded with a cookie at the finish line!
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 have all 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 44 trails tonight, including Ruthie’s, Dixie’s Knoll, and Snake Bite for a grand total of 158 acres of freshly groomed terrain. We also plan to groom Jolly Rodger and Lower Black Bear tonight.
The Friendly Pirate
We received 3 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, 15 inches in the past week, and 303 inches this season so far!
Currently it is 25 degrees at the summit of Sterling with flurries and winds of 15 to 25 mph. Tonight’s forecast is calling for snow showers with an inch of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly cloudy skies with temperatures between 14 and 30 degrees.
Long Island Rick helping out with the announcing.
Snow Sport University Snowboard Lesson on Sterling
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 47 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 20 to 50 inches. 45 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Upper Drifter, Snake Bite, and Hibernator for a grand total 0f 176 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
Rockin the Tie Dye on Chilcoot
Currently it is 10 degrees at the summit of Sterling with sunny skies and winds of 10 to 15 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies with temperatures between 6 and 16 degrees.
Last night we made snow on Meadowlark.
LL Bean Bootmobile Mountain Tour was here at Smuggs this weekend
Local high school racers battle it out on Snake Bite and the Practice Slope today. The second run for the girls will begin around 12:30 pm and the second run the boys will begin around 1:00 pm. Stop by and check out all the action. If you are headed back to Parking Lot 1, please look up before crossing the race course to make sure no one is coming.
Today’s race is a slalom with 164 racers participating. The race starts part way down Snake Bite and then onto the Practice Slope. This race is action packed and spectators are welcome.
Lifts and TrailsThe Village Lift is presently on wind hold. We have 7 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. We have 77 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 34 trails have been groomed for today, including Upper Drifter, Thomke’s, and Upper FIS from the Doc’s cutoff down for a grand total of 143 acres of freshly groomed terrain. We will continue to check the winds and the lower mountain lifts may open later today. Snake Bite is closed today for the Eastern Cup Giant Slalom Race today. Black Snake is open down to Harvey’s Hideaway.
Currently it is cloudy and 9 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 15 to 30 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for snow to develop with 2 to 4 inches of accumulation possible and temperatures between 11 and 29 degrees.
Free Family Fun Race today on Lower Madonna Liftline today from 11:00 am till 2:00 pm.
Parlor Skis Demo today in Parking Lot #1.
Black Bear Apres Sport Party from 2:00 pm till 4:30 pm in the Black Bear Tavern located in the Base Lodge. The location for Upper Mountain off-slope fun! Choose from 20 different beers on tap, plus a wide selection of bottled beer. Join us at 2:00 pm for après sport entertainment – Jammin’ Sam plays guitar and sings. Weekend draft beer specials from Harpoon
Eastern Cup Giant Slalom Race today on Black Snake, Snake Bite, and the Practice Slope.
Today’s race is a slalom race which starts at the top of Snake Bite and goes down onto the Practice Slope. The caliber of these skiers is just amazing! These are some of the best racers on the east coast and they are here to take on what ever Smuggs has to offer. Tomorrow’s race is a giant slalom which will begin at the pine tree start on Black Snake, which is near the top of Harvey’s Hideaway. These racers will built up speed on Black Snake before plunging onto the steep pitch of Snake Bite. They will be holding on with all they have to make it around each gate as they work their way down Snake Bite. Spectators are welcome. Black Snake will be closed tomorrow from the top of Harvey’s Hideaway down and Snake Bite will also be closed tomorrow for the race.
