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.
Snake Bite
Sir Henry’s Learning Hill
Lifts and Trails
The 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.
Weather
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.
Events
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.
Eastern Cup
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.
Freshie refill
Justin riding a wave of powder
New Snow
We received 6 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours and 33 inches in the past week!
Lifts and Trails
Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We have 75 out of 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Snake Bite will be closed tomorrow for the Eastern Cup Slalom Race. Surface conditions are powder and packed powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 39 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including McPherson’s, Dixie’s Knoll, and Jolly Rodger for a grand total of 151 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
Chris finds some fresh snow
Weather
Currently it is 14 degrees at the summit of Sterling with light snow and winds of 10 to 15 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly cloudy skies with temperatures between 4 and 17 degrees.
Events
There too many events to list for all the details just go to our events page to check them out.
Ski Patroller Lee Anderson enjoying the new snow
I would like you to meet another member of the Smuggs Family. This is Dennis who lives outside of Philadelphia. Dennis said that he arrived last night and was pretty excited to see all the new snow when he got here!
Ski Patroller Mike Duncan on Smugglers’ Alley
#smuggslove
Lifts and Trails
Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating. We have 73 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. 34 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Dan’s Ford, Snow Snake, and Jolly Rodger for a grand total of 129 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
Weather
Currently it is 20 degrees at the summit of Sterling with light snow and winds of 5 to 15 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies with temperatures between -5 and +15 degrees.
Snowmaking
Tonight we plan to make snow on the Zone and Snake Bite. Tomorrow we plan to make snow on Full Nelson and Snake Bite. Both of these trails will be closed tomorrow due to snowmaking.
Snowmaking in progress
Meadowlark
We are presently making snow Lower FIS, Link to Sterling, and Meadowlark. Lower FIS is closed today for snowmaking, so that we can build the Flowground in the near future. The Flowground will have subtle terrain features like rolls, berms, and banks. These features are perfect for preparing intermediate skiers and riders for more challenging terrain. Snowmaking continues tonight on Lower FIS, Lower Madonna Liftline, Link to Rumrunner, Snake Bite, and the Zone.
Land guns and Tower guns on Lower FIS
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 75 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 34 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Ruthie’s, Snow Snake, and Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 136 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches.
Snowmaking piles are getting big on Lower FIS
Weather
Currently it is partly sunny and 12 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 1 to 5 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies with temperatures between 15 and 30 degrees.
Happy Holidays
Snow
Snow Sport University Ski Instructor John Kurowski is all smiles over the new snow
We received 1 to 2 inches of new snow today, 6 inches in the past 3 days, and 135 inches of snowfall this season!
Lifts and Trails
Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating. We have 27 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. All 27 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, that’s 101 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 12 to 40 inches.
Snowmaking
Lift Operator Rusty Freeman out having fun on his day off
Today we made snow on Meadowlark, Mulcahy’s Link, Black Snake, Snake Bite, and the Practice Slope. Tonight we plan to make snow on Mulcahy’s Link and Lower Madonna Liftline.
Weather
Currently it is snowing and 26 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly cloudy skies with temperatures between 11 and 24 degrees.
Pictured yourself here
Who is that loading chairs at Madonna I?
Snowmaking and natural snowfall today
Early morning grooming and snowmaking
Groomers on Mulcahy’s Link
Snowmaking
Last night we made snow on Black Snake, Mulcahy’s Link, Snake Bite, Practice Slope, and Meadowlark. Snowmaking will continue today on these open trails, so if you plan on skiing or riding these trails don’t forget your goggles.
Lifts and Trails
Today we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating. We have 27 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 26 trails have been groomed for today, that’s 96 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 12 to 36 inches.
Weather
Currently it is cloudy and 18 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies with a chance of light snow this afternoon and temperatures between 19 and 31 degrees.
Morning light
The Village Lift
Lifts and Trails
Today we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 5 lifts operating. We have 48 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 28 trails have been groomed for today, including Smugglers’ Alley, Upper Drifter, and Sam’s Run for a grand total of 112 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches.
Weather
Currently it is sunny and 28 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for sunny skies with increasing clouds and temperatures of 24 to 39 degrees.
Snowmaking
Last night we made snow on Snake Bite and the Practice Slope.
Another wonderful day out on the slopes
Brian Horton takes flight
Today Halley O’Brien was here from Snocountry Snow Reports. Snocountry receives snow reports from resorts across the U.S.A., Canada, Europe, and more. Halley visits different resorts and highlights them on “Snapshot” at Snocountry.com. Myself and a small group of Smuggs family members were lucky enough to join her today. We had a great time on Madonna and Sterling Mountain this morning. Catwalk provided us some sun-filled powder shots. Red Fox and Three Mountain Glades gave us wide open birch trees with powder turns for all. Sterling Mountain was also a blast with powder covered snowmaking whales on Snake Bite.
Ira and Allison having fun in the fresh snow on Madonna Liftline below Red Fox Glades
Lifts and Trails
Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 5 lifts operating. We have 48 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. We plan to open terrain in the next few days. 26 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Smugglers’ Alley, Jolly Rodger, and Upper Drifter for a grand total of 112 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches.
Snowmakers left their mark on Morse Highlands
Weather
Currently it is 20 degrees with partly sunny skies at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies with temperatures between 24 and 39 degrees.
Snowmaking
Today our snowmakers were busy on Log Jam and the Practice Slope. Tonight they plan to make snow on Snake Bite and the Practice Slope.
Fresh line in the woods
Snowguns blasting on the Practice Slope
Rooster tail
You don’t see this everyday, but it is still great to see