Hugh's Views - Smugglers' Notch Vermont

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Good morning

Posted January 25, 2020 at 7:46 am

Today we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We have 49 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are machine groomed and packed powder with average base depths of 14 to 50 inches. 28 trails have been groomed for today, including Smugglers’ Alley, Wanderer, and Black Snake for a grand total of 125 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Birch Run Terrain Park is open with two rails. Currently it is partly cloudy and 24 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 freezing rain later in the day with a high of 32 degrees.

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More open terrain

Posted December 7, 2019 at 9:07 am

Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift is now operating to mid-station with Wanderer and the Magic Learning Trail open!

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Sunny skies with a snowmaking cloud on Morse

Posted December 1, 2019 at 8:20 am

We are presently making snow on Wanderer, Magic Learning Trail, the Sledding Hill, and Lower Morse Liftline. Today we have Sterling Lift and Sir Henry’s Wonder Carpet operating with beginner, intermediate, and expert terrain available. 6 out of the open 13 trails have been groomed for today for a grand total of 22 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Currently, it is sunny and 12 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Today ‘s forecast is calling for sunny skies early with increasing clouds later and a high of 24 degrees.

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Going back a few years

Posted March 18, 2019 at 4:13 pm

Smugglers’ Notch Ski Ways

Smugglers’ Notch Ski Ways opened in December 1956 on Sterling Mountain. Black Snake, Rum Runner, Hangman’s Noose, and the Practice Area were some of the original trails. Tom Watson Jr. renamed Smugglers’ Notch Ski Ways to Madonna Mountain in 1964.

Lifts and Trails

Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating. We have 65 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 20 to 50 inches. We plan to groom 41 trails tonight, including Ruthie’s, Evaporator, Wanderer, McPherson’s, Chute, and Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 153 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Madonna Mountain

Weather

Currently it is 20 degrees with beautiful sunny skies and winds of 0 to 5 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies with temperatures between 12 and 28 degrees.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Posted March 16, 2019 at 4:15 pm

Lifts and Trails

Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We plan to have 48 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. We plan to groom 47 trails tonight, including Upper FIS, Drifter, Shuttle, Snow Snake, Garden Path, Wanderer, Black Snake, and Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 162 acres of freshly groomed terrain. For all the details on trail grooming check the trail by trail report tomorrow morning. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with average base depths of 20 to 50 inches.

Wade having fun at the ski and ride desk

Weather

Currently it is partly cloudy and 20 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 15 to 25 mph. Tonight’s forecast is calling for snow showers 1 to 3 inches of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies with temperatures between 14 and 28 degrees.

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Snow Sport University Fun

Posted March 13, 2019 at 4:26 pm

Jonah having fun in the glades on Morse

I have been working as a helper for Snow Sport University this week. Our group is between 4 and 6 years old. We started on Sir Henry’s Learning Hill on Monday morning. We made sure we could all turn and stop before venturing onto the Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift. We then started with mid station runs on Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift. Yesterday we had a blast on the Magic Learning Trail, Wanderer, Lower Morse Liftline, and King Billy’s Bob Den. Today we did a warm up run to mid station before we headed to the top of the Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift. We then skied around the world, which is Midway to Curley’s Cutback and then to Meadowlark. We also had a great time in Yellow Cat’s Lair and skiing the glades off the Magic Learning Trail. Tomorrow’s fun includes more runs before the World Famous Cookie Race on Sir Henry’s Learning Hill.

Taking time to reflect

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 packed powder and powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. We plan to groom 42 trails tonight, including Shuttle, Ruthie’s, Snow Snake, Wanderer, Smugglers’ Alley, and Hangman’s Drop.

Luke may have a snowy face, but he is in his happy place!

Weather

Currently it is 26 degrees with partly sunny skies and winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies with increasing clouds and temperatures between 27 and 48 degrees.

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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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Smugglers’ Alley

Posted February 24, 2019 at 5:20 pm

We received 2 to 3 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours and 15 inches in the past week. The new snow had a good bit of sleet in it and that made it dense. It skied more like 6 inches of new snow, because it could hold you up. The wind blew it around and it filled in the low spots. I had a great time today on the groomers and playing in the trees.

Lifts and Trails

Weather permitting tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains. We plan to have 6 lifts operating with 77 trails open. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. We plan to groom 33 trails tonight, including Upper Drifter, Wanderer, and Lower Pipeline for a grand total of 135 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is 27 degrees at the summit of Sterling with sleet and winds of 15 to 30 mph. Tonight’s forecast is snow showers up to 4 inches of accumulation possible. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for snow showers another inch of accumulation possible with temperatures between 12 and 28 degrees.

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Smuggs Family Member

Posted February 22, 2019 at 5:06 pm

Brian at the top of the Village Lift

I would like you meet Brian. Brian is here at Smuggs with a couple of his best friends and their families. I rode the Village Lift with Brian today and we had a great conversation on the ride up. He told me that Smuggs is like no other and is the most unpretentious resort that he has ever been to. He went on to say that he really enjoyed Black Snake and all the fun trails that cut off from it. I hope you and your group have a wonderful time here at Smuggs!

Lifts and Trails

We are 100 percent open! Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We plan to have all 78 trails open. Freefall, the Black Hole, and Madonna Liftline are open from the traverse on Upper FIS. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. We plan to groom 41 trails tonight, including Ruthie’s, Wanderer, and Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 157 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Weather

Currently it is partly sunny and 18 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 15 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies with temperatures between 19 and 29 degrees.

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Another beautiful day here at Smuggs

Posted January 12, 2019 at 5:23 pm

Cross country skiing on the Wire Road

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 76 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and powder with average base depths of 20 to 50 inches. 40 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including McPherson’s, Wanderer, and Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 148 acres of freshly groomed terrain.

Honey where did you park the car?

Weather

Currently it is 2 degrees at the summit of Sterling Mountain with clear skies and winds of 5 to 15 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies with temperatures between 5 and 15 degrees.

Events

Sunday, January 13th

Lift Maintenance crew keeping everything running smoothly. Thank you for all you do we all really appreciate it!

Free Family Fun Race

Lower Madonna Liftline from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course sponsored by HearthStone Stoves!

Black Bear Apres Sports Party

In the Black Bear Tavern

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 Stella Artois. Ages 21 & older.

Having a blast