Hugh's Views - Smugglers' Notch Vermont

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Grooming operations

Posted February 10, 2023 at 7:14 am

Today we have 6 lifts operating. The Madonna 1 Lift is presently on wind hold. We have 29 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 20 trails have been groomed for today, including Rumrunner, Lower FIS, and Garden Path. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 8 to 30 inches. Currently it is cloudy and 31 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 15 to 30 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for rain becoming snow showers with a high of 37 degrees at the base and 33 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Temperatures will be falling throughout the day.

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

This weekend the featured beer for the apres sports parties at Bootlegger’s and the Black Bear Tavern is Bud Light.

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It’s a little foggy this morning

Posted January 4, 2023 at 8:00 am

All lifts will have a delayed opening until 9 am due to low visibility. Today we plan to have the Sterling Lift, Village Lift, Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift, and Sir Henry’s Glider all operating. We plan to have 16 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 15 trails have been groomed for today, that’s a grand total of 69 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 8 to 24 inches. Currently, it is foggy and 34 degrees at the summit of the Village Lift with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for a chance of rain and freezing rain, foggy with a high of 35 degrees.

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88 acres of freshly groomed terrain for Monday

Posted January 1, 2023 at 5:09 pm

Tomorrow we plan to have the Sterling Lift, Village Lift, Morse Highlands Lift, Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift, Madonna II Lift, and Sir Henry’s Glider operating. All lifts will have a delayed opening until 9 am due to grooming. We have terrain for all ability levels with 19 trails open. All 19 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Smugglers’ Alley. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 8 to 26 inches. Currently, it is partly cloudy and 28 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for snow showers and mixed precipitation at the base with less than an inch of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s high temperature is 37 degrees at the base and 30 degrees at the top. Happy New Year!

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Calm before the storm

Posted December 22, 2022 at 2:38 pm

Due to the predicted high winds and possible power outages lift services will be closed on Friday, December 23rd. We plan to reopen on Saturday, December 24th. There will be delayed openings on Saturday, please check the snow report for the latest information. Happy Holidays and we wish you safe travels.

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Welcome Winter

Posted December 21, 2022 at 4:52 pm

Photo credit: Smuggs Alpine Program Supervisor Blakely Olson

Currently, it is sunny and 22 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for mostly cloudy skies with a high of 31 degrees and breezy in the afternoon. Tomorrow we plan to have Sterling Lift and Sir Henry’s Glider open. We also plan to open the Village Lift and Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift to mid-station. We have terrain for all ability levels with 22 trails open. Surface conditions are machine groomed and packed powder with average base depths of 6 to 36 inches. 11 trails will be groomed for tomorrow for a grand total of 48 acres of freshly groomed terrain. We are presently making snow on Garden Path, Meadowlark, and Midway.

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Scenes from a Vermont Resort

Posted December 6, 2022 at 4:10 pm

Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. Woo-hoo! I made my first turns of the season and got kudos from Patroller Bob Oser (the mustache that claims credit for the ‘stache gladed trail). The snow was very carvable and enjoyable. Saw some familiar faces and some new faces. Below are scenes from a Vermont Resort (apologies to Billy Joel).

NOTE: Due to weather conditions, we may have delayed grooming and opening schedules for Wednesday, December 7th.

There are always willing “parties” in Lot 1

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Top to bottom on all 3 mountains

Posted March 28, 2022 at 2:51 pm

We received 4 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours and 14 inches in the past 4 days. Tomorrow we plan to have 5 lifts operating; Madonna I, Sterling, Village, Mogul Mouse’s Magic, and Sir Henry’s Glider. We have 49 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 28 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Smugglers’ Alley, Upper FIS, and Snow Snake for a grand total of 118 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and packed powder with average base depths of 8 to 42 inches. Currently, it is cloudy and 2 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 10 to 20 mph. Tonight’s forecast is calling for snow showers with 1 to 2 inches of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies with a chance of scattered snow showers with a high of 24 degrees at the base and 15 degrees at higher elevations.

Rest in Powder Mark “Arch” Archambault. You were one of kind and will be deeply missed!

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It’s snowing

Posted February 18, 2022 at 8:02 am

We received an inch of new snow with more on the way. Currently, it is snowing and 9 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 20 to 30 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for snow showers with 1 to 2 inches of accumulation possible and a high of 19 degrees at the base and 9 degrees at higher elevations. Temperatures will be falling throughout the day. We plan to open the Sterling Lift around 10 am today. We plan to open the Madonna II Lift around noon today. The Madonna I Lift is presently on wind hold. Surface conditions are variable and frozen granular with average base depths of 14 to 46 inches.

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Grooming operations

Posted February 17, 2022 at 8:34 am

The Village Lift, Madonna I Lift, and Madonna II Lift are presently on wind hold. Currently, it is raining and 40 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 15 to 30 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for rain and gusty winds with a high of 51 degrees at the base and 44 degrees at higher elevations. We have 4 lifts operating today Sterling, Morse Highlands, Mogul Mouse’s Magic, and Sir Henry’s Glider. We have 19 trails open today. 15 trails have been groomed for today. The Birch Run Terrain Park is open.

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Another sunny day

Posted January 27, 2022 at 7:59 am

Today we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains. We have 71 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. We have 5 lifts operating today; Sterling, Village, Mogul Mouse’s Magic, Madonna I, and Sir Henry’s Glider. Snowmaking continues around the clock on Upper FIS. Currently, it is 0 degrees at the summit of Sterling with clear skies and winds of 5 to 10 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies with a high of 22 degrees at the base and 15 degrees at higher elevations. 26 trails have been groomed for today, including Black Snake, Howie’s Wanderer, and Playground for a grand total of 108 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 12 to 42 inches.