Hugh's Views - Smugglers' Notch Vermont

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Skimmin’, Chillin’, and Grillin’

Posted April 6, 2019 at 5:03 pm

Lifts and Trails

Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 4 lifts operating. We have 60 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches. We plan to groom 26 trails tonight, including Ruthie’s, Snow Snake, and Thomke’s for a grand total of 120 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is cloudy and 33 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 10 to 15 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies with temperatures between 35 to 50 inches.

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Snow in the forecast

Posted March 31, 2019 at 8:46 am

The forecast for 2,400 feet from the National Weather Service is

Today

Rain before 1 pm, then snow showers. Temperature falling to around 25 by 5 pm. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow showers, mainly before 5 am. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Lifts and Trails

Today we have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 7 lifts operating. The Village Lift is presently on wind hold. We have 62 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are spring conditions and machine-groomed with average base depths of 18 to 48 inches. 32 trails have been groomed for today, including Drifter, Ruthie’s, Snow Snake, Thomke’s, and the Practice Slope for a grand total of 134 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

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Top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains

Posted March 29, 2019 at 3:23 pm

Snow Sport University Ski Lesson on Sterling

I would have to say that spring has sprung. Today’s conditions were soft, from the bottom all the way to the top of Madonna. I had a great day with my friends Tony and Ken! We skied Sally’s Alley, Upper FIS, Bootlegger, Smugglers’ Alley, Black Bear, Upper Chilcoot, and Lower Exhibition. Bootlegger was groomed a few nights ago and is skiing really well. I’m amazed with the size of the drift on Upper Chilcoot at the entrance to Sally’s Alley. You can see the drift in the photo to the right with Tony, who is 6 feet tall standing on the drift. We have tons of snow, which will make for some great spring skiing and riding!

Huge drift of snow at the entrance to Sally’s Alley on Upper Chilcoot

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 67 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are spring conditions and machine-groomed with average base depths of 20 to 50 inches. We plan to groom 28 trails tonight, including Ruthie’s, Snow Snake, and Thomke’s for a grand total of 122 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is partly cloudy and 34 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is cloudy skies with a chance of some scattered showers and temperatures between 38 and 50 degrees.

Events

Ken skiing the steeps of Sally’s Alley

March 30 and 31 Black Bear Après Sport Party

Black Bear Tavern 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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 – Goodtime Charlie hosts with trivia, bar games, prizes, and music. Weekend draft beer specials from Pabst Blue Ribbon. Ages 21 & older.

March 30 Friendly Freeski Challenge

Madonna I Lower Lift Line below Mid-Station 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Skiers and Snowboarders will compete against each other during the Smuggs Friendly Freeski Challenge. Grouped by age. Cost: $20 plus optional $5 for Most Memorable Run Contest. $59 lift ticket vouchers available for competitors and family.

Tony having fun on Bootlegger

Most Memorable Run Contest: $5 to enter the most memorable run contest. Lots of awesome prizes to compete for!
Schedule of Events:
8:00 am – 9:00 am: Registration – Smugglers’ Notch Ski Club
9:00 am – 9:15 am Mandatory Athletes meeting – outside club
9:30 am – 10:30 am: Venue inspection
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Competition
4:00 pm – Awards and Potluck

Spring conditions

March 30 National Laser Tag Day

FunZone 2.0 at Smugglers’ Notch Resort 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

March 28, 2019 it is National Laser Tag Day! We will be celebrating this glorious day on Saturday, March 30 by offering $5 games per person all day.

March 30 Blast from the Past

Sterling Mountain Practice Slope 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

The Smugglers’ Notch Ski & Snowboard Club invites skiers (21 & older) to bash gates and relive their glory days with a qualifying GS course beginning at 9:30 am (two runs; best run of two) followed by a pro-style dual SL course for the top 16 men and the top 8 women. The equipment doesn’t have to be “old,” just the racers. Hamburger/hot dog barbecue and beverages included in the entry fee of $35. Registration takes place from 9:30 am – 10:00 am. 1st Qualification run: 10:30 Running order women (oldest to youngest), then men (oldest to youngest).

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Just getting started

Posted March 22, 2019 at 7:24 am

New Snow

We received 1 to 2 inches of new snow this morning with much more to come!

Weather

Currently, it is snowing hard and 28 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Today ‘s forecast is snow with 3 to 5 inches of accumulation possible and temperatures between 27 and 35 degrees. Tonight’s forecast is snow with another 6 to 10 inches of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s forecast is snow and another 3 to 5 inches of accumulation possible.

Mogul Mouse working the snow magic!

Lifts and Trails

Today we have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 7 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. We have 65 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 20 to 50 inches. 27 trails have been groomed for today, including Drifter, Sam’s Run, and Thomke’s for a grand total of 127 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

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Calm before the storm

Posted March 21, 2019 at 4:32 pm

Flying into Spring

Lifts and Trails

Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 7 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 27 trails tonight, including Drifter, Thomke’s, and Hibernator for a grand total of 127 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Bird’s eye view of a nice carved turn

Weather

Currently it is cloudy and 35 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 15 mph. Tonight’s forecast is snow with 2 to 4 inches of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s forecast is snow and another 4 to 8 inches of accumulation possible with temperatures between 27 and 35 degrees. We could see up to 28 inches of new snow by Saturday afternoon.

Time to reflect

Bootlegger was groomed last night

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Penguins can’t fly, but they ski with a smile

Posted March 11, 2019 at 3:53 pm

New Snow

We received 3 to 4 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, 7 inches in the past 2 days, and 329 inches this season so far!

Lifts and Trails

We are 99 percent open. 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 77 out of 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. The Black Hole, Freefall, and Madonna Liftline are open from the traverse on Upper FIS. Surface conditions are powder and packed powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. We plan to groom 42 trails tonight, including Ruthie’s, Playground, Snow Snake, Wanderer, Thomke’s, and Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 156 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is snowing and 24 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for a chance of a snow shower early then partly sunny skies later with temperatures between 12 and 27 degrees.

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7 lifts and 51 trails open

Posted February 7, 2019 at 4:23 pm

Brett cruising down McPherson’s

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 51 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 20 to 50 inches. 31 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Upper Chilcoot, Dixie’s Knoll, and Thomke’s for a grand total of 125 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is 29 and cloudy at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies with a chance of rain becoming snow with temperatures between 27 and 36 degrees. Temperatures will be falling throughout the day.

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A sunny powder day

Posted January 28, 2019 at 8:39 am

Morning light over the Village

New Snow

We received 8 to 10 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours and 21 inches in the 4 days.

Lifts and Trails

We are 100 percent open with top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna I lift. We have all 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are powder and packed powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 38 trails have been groomed for today, including Upper Drifter, Snow Snake, and Thomke’s for a grand total of 145 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Upper Morse Liftline

Weather

Current it is sunny and -7 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Today’s forecast is sunny skies with temperatures between 4 and 11 degrees.

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Eastern Cup Giant Slalom Race

Posted January 27, 2019 at 5:28 pm

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 are 100 percent open with all 78 trails open. Surface conditions are powder and packed powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 38 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Ruthie’s, Snow Snake, and Thomke’s for a grand total of 145 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

New Snow

We received 2 inches of new snow today and 13 inches in the past 3 days.

Weather

Currently it is still snowing and 19 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 10 to 20 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly cloudy skies with temperatures between 4 and 15 degrees.

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Sir Henry’s Learning Hill

Posted January 27, 2019 at 9:26 am

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.