I believe this is a flying giraffe in the Zone Terrain Park
We are 100 percent open! We have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We have all 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 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.
Hugh B finds the goods in the woods
Rainbow Funbox
The Zone Terrain Park is now open with 3 mediums jumps, a trapezoid, and a rainbow funbox. The trapezoid is like a wide spine with a flat top. The park was groomed this morning and looks great.
Jumps outlined with blue chalk
Harvey Wesson Local’s Race Series
We received 2 to 3 inches of new snow today, 18 inches in the past 3 days, and 291 inches this season so far.
Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. 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. We plan to groom 42 trails tonight, including Ruthie’s, Snow Snake, and Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 156 acres of freshly groomed terrain. The Zone Terrain Park will open tomorrow with a slight delay for finishing touches.
White out
Currently it is snowing and 26 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 15 to 25 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies with temperatures of 14 to 27 degrees.
Free Family Fun Race Saturday and Sunday from 11 am till 2 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline. Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course sponsored by HearthStone Stoves!
Black Bear Apres Sport Party Saturday and Sunday starting at 2 pm with Jammin’ Sam. Weekend draft beer specials from Magic Hat.
Groomer Arlo Pouliot in the Zone! The Zone Terrain Park opens Saturday, February 16th.
The forecast from the National Weather ServiceToday 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 76 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 35 trails have been groomed for today, including Ruthie’s, Hibernator, and Smugglers’ Alley for a grand total of 141 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
Currently it is snowing and 9 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph.
Last night we made snow on Bootlegger, Thomke’s Express, Hangman’s Drop, Upper Pipeline, Chute, and the Zone.
Hannah on Lower Catwalk with Sterling and Mount Mansfield in the background.
I got to take a few runs with my daughter Hannah this afternoon. She was here with her 5th grade class from Cambridge Elementary School. She has been participating in the Winter Wellness Program. They have all been having such a great time! She has really been enjoying the amazing conditions. She will be back tomorrow and she cannot wait!
Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 7 lifts operating. We have 73 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 35 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, for a grand total of 141 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches.
Hannah finds some fresh snow in the trees
Tonight we plan to make snow on Bootlegger, Thomke’s Express, Upper Pipeline, Chute, Hangman’s Drop, and the Zone.
Todd and his daughter Reese at Morse Mountain today. Reese’s birthday is in the summer, but they wanted to celebrate with a special Father and Daughter ski day. They decided to celebrate the 1/2 year and come to Smuggs today!
Currently it is sunny and 3 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for snow showers 1 to 2 inches of accumulation possible with temperatures between 2o and 31 degrees.
Lifts and TrailsTomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating. We have 73 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are packed powder and machine groomed with average base depths of 24 to 54 inches. 34 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Dan’s Ford, Snow Snake, and Jolly Rodger for a grand total of 129 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
Currently it is 20 degrees at the summit of Sterling with light snow and winds of 5 to 15 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies with temperatures between -5 and +15 degrees.
Tonight we plan to make snow on the Zone and Snake Bite. Tomorrow we plan to make snow on Full Nelson and Snake Bite. Both of these trails will be closed tomorrow due to snowmaking.
digging out the pond
We are getting ready for the 8th Annual Pond Skimming! I stopped by the Zone Terrain Park this afternoon and the pond is really starting to take shape. Grooming Manager Arlo Pouliot and Director of Mountain Operations Mike McAdoo were shaping the pond. I am not sure what Mike or Arlo will make for the entrance to the pond. Will they make it smooth or will there be a jump? They might even make both; who knows. I do know that it will be very exciting, entertaining, and a ton of fun!
Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and
Looking down from the top of the start ramp
riding on all 3 mountains with 4 lifts operating. We have 42 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 42 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, that’s 155 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for snow to develop in the afternoon with an inch of accumulation possible and temperatures between 24 and 33 degrees.
This Sunday, March 11th is the Molly Fund Benefit Rail Jam – Come out and support the Molly Fund and party down with your Northern Vermont family! Entry fee is by donation and all proceeds will go to the Molly Fund on behalf of NVT. Registration will be from 10:00 am – 10:30 am in the Yurt in Parking Lot 1, the Jam starts in Zone Terrain Park at 11:00 am! Please bring a snack or treat to share. We will be providing burgers and dogs on the grill! Remember to dress in PINK! Prizes will be awarded for best pink attire.
Athletes: don’t forget to get out there and fund raise for the foundation. Whoever raises the most money gets to compete for free for the 2019 season!! We will be awarding the Woodward camp award as well as a few other surprises!
Adding up pretty fast!
We received 3 inches of new snow today and 6 inches in the past 6 days. It was really snowing hard for a while this afternoon. The new snow is bounding well with the existing snow. This afternoon, Ski Patrol opened Lower Pipeline which also opened Upper Treasure Run. I was lucky enough to ski Upper Treasure Run and the new snow was fantastic. We have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We have 44 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 36 trails will be groomed tonight, including Upper FIS, Smugglers’ Alley, and Snow Snake for a grand total of 139 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
Upper Treasure Run
Birch Run, Log Jam, Flowground, and Zone Terrain Parks are all open. We have many events this weekend like the Extreme Skiing Challenge this Saturday and Sunday.
Armand finds some nice snow to play in on Treasure Run
I had a good time at Zone Terrain Park and Practice Slope this morning. The Sterling T-Bar was running today and the kids were just making laps. The T-Bar makes it easy to do another run in the course or work on a new trick in the terrain park. Many skiers and riders use the T-Bar to access Birch Run Terrain park also, but always watch for traffic when crossing other trails. I had a great time this afternoon catching up with good friends Armand, Lidia, and Tony. Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 7 lifts operating. We have 44 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Lower FIS will be closed tomorrow for construction of the Flowground Terrain Park.
Lidia skiing by the ice flow on Thomke’s
34 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Upper FIS, Smugglers’ Alley, and Snow Snake for a grand total of 134 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Birch Run, Log Jam, and Zone Terrain Park are all open. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for light snow an inch of accumulation possible with a chance of mix precipitation and temperatures between 28 and 37 degrees.
Dusting of new snow on the roof of the Top of the Notch building
Race training on the Practice Slope