Hugh's Views - Smugglers' Notch Vermont

0

124 acres of freshly groomed terrain

Posted March 15, 2021 at 6:49 am

We received a dusting to an inch of new snow overnight and 9 inches in the past 3 days. The Madonna II Lift and Sterling Lift will have a delayed opening this morning due to a cold hold. The Madonna I Lift will be on cold hold today. Morse Mountain lifts are now loading. We have 40 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are variable and machine groomed with average base depths of 16 to 50 inches. 31 trails have been groomed for today, including Ruthie’s, Goat Path, Thomke’s, Smugglers’ Alley, Curley’s Cutback, and Snow Snake. Currently, it is snowing and -8 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Today’s forecast is calling for skies becoming partly sunny with a high of 17 degrees. Bundle up and enjoy the wonderful conditions.

0

Snake, Mouse, Bear

Posted March 2, 2021 at 3:38 pm

Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. When Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift was opened to the top, I took a few runs on one of the under-recognized trails – Snow Snake. On the ride up I spied a Mouse and a Bear, oh my.

After a day of cold temps, Wednesday looks to be warmer with a high near 25 degrees. 121 acres will be groomed for tomorrow and those trails are recommended. We plan to have 5 Lifts operating including Madonna I, and 35 trails open (more may open as conditions soften).

You do the Mogul Mouse Mambo… an irresistable combo!

You do the Billy Bob Boogie… WHOO! WHOO!!

0

Let it snow

Posted March 1, 2021 at 7:08 pm

Today was another wild weather day with wind, rain, and snow. We started off today with rain and mixed precipitation. The conditions were nice and soft. The temperature was falling throughout the day and the mix turned to snow. We received 1 to 2 inches of new snow in about an hour and a half this afternoon. We could see another inch of new snow tonight. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies with a high of 12 degrees and windy. The Madonna I Lift will be on cold hold tomorrow. We have 68 skiable trails and 52 lift-accessible trails plan to be open tomorrow. 28 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Smugglers’ Alley, Snow Snake, and McPherson’s for a grand total of 115 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Tomorrow is going to be partly sunny and windy with a high of 12 degrees. It’s time for function not fashion and a mask goes with everything.

0

Snow in the forecast for tomorrow

Posted February 28, 2021 at 4:54 pm

We received an inch of new snow on top last night and 16 inches in the past week. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for mixed precipitation at lower elevations and snow in the higher elevations with 1 to 3 inches of accumulation possible. The high of the day will be 36 degrees and the temperature will be falling throughout the day. Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 5 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. We have 68 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 16 to 50 inches. 27 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Thomke’s, Snow Snake, and McPherson’s for a grand total of 117 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Sundog around a rime ice covered tree at the summit of Madonna

0

7 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours

Posted February 25, 2021 at 5:35 pm

Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 5 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. We have 72 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 16 to 50 inches. 32 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Ruthie’s, Snow Snake, and Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 123 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Currently, it is partly sunny and 13 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies with a high of 27 degrees. We received 21 inches of new snow in the past 6 days and 173 inches this season so far!

I just had to share. I asked the gentleman wearing these classic ski boots if he knew old they are. He told me that they are from 1965 and that he bought them when he was in high school.

0

Got snow?

Posted February 24, 2021 at 7:44 am

We received 2 inches of new snow overnight, 14 inches in the past 5 days, and 166 inches this season so far. Today we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 5 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. We have 72 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are powder and packed powder with base depths of 16 to 50 inches. 28 trails have been groomed for today, including Ruthie’s, Snow Snake, and Treasure Run for a grand total of 125 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Currently, it is cloudy and 25 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 10 to 20 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies with a chance of snow showers and a high of 39 degrees.

0

Good morning

Posted February 17, 2021 at 7:58 am

This little light of Mine,
gonna make the snow pack fine.
This little light of mine,
gonna make the snow pack fine.
This Little Light of Mine,
Gonna make the snow pack fine.
Groom it at night then at the first light
Smuggs will SHINE!
Thanks Guys!

A poem from Long Island Rick

The Madonna I Lift will be on cold hold until 10:00 am. Today we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 7 lifts operating. We have 77 out of 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 36 trails have been groomed for today, including Ruthie’s, Dan’s Ford, Hibernator, Snow Snake, and Lower Pipeline for a grand total of 143 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Currently, it is -4 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 10 to 20 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for sunny skies with a high of 17 degrees. Dress for success and enjoy the wonderful conditions!

0

Powder Daze

Posted February 10, 2021 at 6:23 pm

We received snow every day for the past 9 days adding up to 35 inches! We received 5 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours. Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 5 lifts operating including the Madonna I Lift. We have 72 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 16 to 50 inches. 31 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Snow Snake, Curley’s Cutback, and Playground for a grand total of 122 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies early with a chance of snow showers then partly sunny skies in the afternoon with a high of 18 degrees.

0

Winter Playground

Posted February 9, 2021 at 3:28 pm

Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. Winter Recess is here. Time to PLAY in the SNOW! Two FEET of SNOW in the past week and snowmaking continues on Curley’s Cutback and Snow Snake. So children, come up and enjoy our winter Playground.

No pushing or shoving allowed on the Playground, but SKIING and RIDING permitted and encouraged.

Snowmaking on Curley’s Cutback. Pretty soon we’ll be doing the Curley Shuffle with Larry and Moe.

0

Natural snowfall and snowmaking

Posted January 28, 2021 at 5:11 pm

The Madonna I Lift will be on cold hold tomorrow morning and maybe all day. The Madonna II Lift will open at 9:00 am tomorrow morning. We plan to have the other scheduled lifts to be operating tomorrow. We have 71 skiable trails and 55 lift accessible trails open tomorrow. 22 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Ruthie’s and Curley’s Cutback for a grand total of 105 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with base depths of 14 to 46 inches. Snowmaking tonight on Upper FIS, McPherson’s, and Playground. Currently, it is cloudy and 5 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for scattered snow showers with a high of 3 degrees. Bundle up tomorrow and enjoy the fantastic conditions!