Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. Happy Kwanza! Our Groomers have groomed 13 trails for today’s skiing and riding pleasure. We plan to have 4 lifts operating and 15 trails open – with terrain for all abilities. More natural snow trails may open as conditions soften. Uphill Access is currently closed on all 3 Mountains. Ski you soon.
Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. 4 inches of new snow overnight and 17 inches in the past 2 days! We have 22 trails open with terrain for all abilities. 9 trails have been groomed, including Smugglers’ Alley. Uphill Access is limited to Madonna Mountain only.
While we share your excitement for the new snowfall, please note that uphill travel on our three mountains is presently closed due to ongoing snowmaking and grooming activities. These operations are in full swing to ensure a fantastic opening on November 24th. Your cooperation and consideration for our hardworking staff are greatly appreciated during this preparation period. Keep an eye on our blog and snow report for updates on the potential opening of uphill terrain and read our Uphill Policy
For those eager to venture uphill once available, please check the daily Snow Report for open routes and times. Safety is our priority, and weather changes can affect our grooming schedules, particularly in the mornings on Sterling.
When accessible, nighttime access will be available on Morse, Madonna, and Sterling mountains on specific days and times, and morning access will be open daily on Sterling for a limited period. Uphill access rules and guidelines will be strictly enforced, including specific times for access, respecting ongoing operations, and a strict no-pets policy.
Be vigilant, stay safe, and abide by the rules outlined to ensure a smooth winter experience. We’re aiming to introduce uphill access on Lower Chilcoot during operating hours once fully open, which will be communicated via the Snow Report. Remember, your safety is paramount. Uphill travel is at your own risk, and it’s crucial to follow the guidelines and check the Snow Report regularly for any changes.
Your cooperation is crucial for a fantastic winter season! If you have any queries or concerns, please contact us at mtnops@smuggs.com.
Thank you, and let’s have an amazing winter on the hill!
Daytime uphill access will be available starting Thursday, April 13th. It is closed Monday the 10th through Wednesday the 12th as there will be equipment and personnel on the hill performing end-of-season closing work. Evening uphill access will be open after 4 pm daily. After the 12th there may be occasional work on the hill so please be aware. On Morse, snow removal on the Village Green and the Wire road crossing will commence Monday the 10th. No dogs allowed. Be advised that there is no rescue service readily available and use is at your own risk. Call 911 in the event of an emergency.
Morning uphill will be available on Sterling starting Thursday from 5:30 am to 7:30 am. We expect it to be available for the remainder of the season barring weather interruptions. It is imperative that participants check the snow report prior to heading out for status updates. The Sterling uphill route is Lower Rumrunner to Upper Rumrunner, descend on any open trail. Please review the uphill policy on the website and get refreshed on the rules (no dogs!). Evening uphill on Morse remains open from 5 pm to 10 pm but will likely close in the future for several days to complete snowmaking operations. Evening uphill on Madonna and Sterling will remain closed pending the completion of snowmaking operations on those mountains.
Morse Mountain will be closed tonight, tomorrow night, and Sunday night for snowmaking operations on Lower Morse Liftline.
It was another great day of spring skiing and riding. I want to thank our groomers for doing a great job on Smugglers’ Alley last night. I had my stiffer skis on this morning and Smugglers’ Alley was my trail of choice. Beautiful corduroy to cruise on! Once the snow started to soften up I switched to a wider, softer ski and went looking for the corn. Patrol dropped the rope on Thomke’s Express and Bootlegger from the work road. I had to ski them and had a blast. I would have to say that my favorite run in the afternoon was Snake Bite. It has not been groomed in a while and it has some nice big soft bumps!
Tomorrow we plan to have the Sterling Lift operating with 15 trails open. We only have intermediate and expert terrain available at this time. Some trails will have a delayed opening until they soften up. 9 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Smugglers’ Alley, Black Snake, Birch Run, Practice Slope, and Rumrunner for a grand total of 37 acres of freshly groomed terrain. It is currently sunny and 41 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies with of high of 61 degrees at the base and 52 degrees in the higher elevations.
Weather dependent, we plan to stay open until Sunday, April 11th. The Madonna I Lift and Sterling Lift may be operating for closing weekend. The forecast for Sunday, April 11th is partly sunny skies with a high of 61 degrees.
Uphill traffic:
Morse Mountain now open daily.
Madonna Mountain closed Wednesday, April 7th for grooming.
Sterling Mountain open daily 5:30 am to 7:30 am and 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The Sterling Lift will be open Tuesday through Friday. The Madonna I Lift and Sterling Lift may be open this closing weekend. We have 13 trails open for Tuesday with terrain for intermediates and experts only. We have no lift-serviced beginner terrain open. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 0 to 44 inches. 10 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Smugglers’ Alley, Black Snake, Birch Run, and Treasure Run for a grand total of 39 acres of freshly groomed terrain. It is currently sunny and 38 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies with a high of 53 degrees at the base and 44 degrees in the upper elevations.
Uphill traffic:
Morse Mountain now open daily.
Madonna Mountain open Monday through Thursday.
Sterling Mountain open daily 5:30 am to 7:30 am and 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Due to wet weather tomorrow we will be only running the Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift and the Sterling Lift. We plan to have the Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift open from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. We plan to have the Sterling Lift open from noon to 4:00 pm. If we receive less rain than expected we will open the Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift at 10:00 am and the Sterling Lift at 11:00 am. Check the trail by trail report tomorrow morning to get the most up-to-date information. We plan to have 30 trails open tomorrow with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are spring conditions and machine groomed with base depths of 12 to 46 inches. We plan to groom 15 trails for tomorrow, including Rumrunner, Treasure Run, and Garden Path for a grand total of 60 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Currently, it is sunny and 55 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for rain showers with a high of 60 degrees.
Uphill traffic will be open tomorrow during the day on Madonna Mountain. Sterling Mountain is open to uphill traffic daily from 5:30 am till 7:30 am. Morse Mountain is open to uphill traffic daily from 5:00 pm till 10:00 pm.
Morse Mountain will be closed for uphill access Monday, February 8th through Wednesday, February 10th due to snowmaking operations. We have adjusted our grooming schedule to open uphill access on Madonna those same three nights from 6 to 9 pm only. Please be respectful and keep your distance from any snowcats you should encounter. People skiing behind snowcats with headlamps on are especially distracting to the operator as your lights flash in their mirrors. This presents a hazard to you and the cat operator!
Sterling Mountain daily from 5:30 am till 7:00 am. On open trails and off the mountain by 8:00 am.
