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Multi - Week Learn to Ski or Snowboard Programs

At Smugglers' Notch Resort, we have a number of multi-week programs for both children and adults to enjoy.


Please read programming descriptions carefully.
Changes have been made to program age eligibility, timing, and meeting locations.
Please be aware that as further information is made available by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), Vermont Ski Areas Association (VSAA), other state and federal agencies, and Smugglers' Notch, programming details may need to be further amended.


NEW this winter Wednesday afternoon sessions for Mini Mites, Mitey Mites, and Freeriders programs.
Mom & Me, Dad & Me Instruction

Mom & Me... Dad & Me

Ages 3-12 years
In this unique 5-week program, parents team up with expert instructors to teach their child how to ski or ride.

As part of the lesson, the instructor provides appropriate teaching techniques and cues to enable the parent to continue the learning experience beyond the session. Adults must be intermediate skiers/riders. Now available for all levels.

Program meets at 3 Mountain Equipment Rental Shop at 9:30 am for 10:00 am (morning session) or 12:30 pm for 1:00 pm (afternoon session). We recommend coming in for a pre-fit during quieter hours prior to the start of the session.

Available:
Saturday's, beginning January 9, 2021; morning (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) or afternoon (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm), 1/9/21, 1/23/21, 1/30/2021, 2/6/2021, 2/20/2021.

Rate: $305 per 5-week program.
Add on a season long equipment lease for just $89!(plus 6% tax) Deadline to sign up for the equipment lease is October 31, 2020

Preregistration required. Space is limited for all programs.

All multi-week programs require a lift ticket or season pass for both adult and child. We are no longer offering the $69 lift access add on so be sure to purchase your passes!


Mini Mite Alpine Programs on Saturday and Sunday AM are currently FULL.
We have created a wait list. Once we know participant ability levels, we may be able to get you in. We recommend you sign up for Saturday PM, Sunday PM or Wednesday PM at this time if these days or times work for you. To be added to the wait list call 1-800-523-2754 or email hjohnson@smuggs.com
Mini Mites Ages 3 - 6 years

Mini Mites

Kids learn best through play!
Ages 5 - 6 years
Register by October 31, 2020 and SAVE!
This program offers your child 8 days of our award-winning Trail Blazers instruction for ages 5-6 years old.

Our 3 hour Mini Mite program encourages development and builds confidence through innovative teaching techniques. Kids will learn to ski or ride with our trained instructors who guide them on specially groomed terrain that's fun and kid-friendly. Children are grouped by age & ability level. Throw in the fun of new challenges, the thrill of handling new terrain, and create a lifelong snow sports enthusiast! Kids will love our on-snow playground with sculpted snow features such as a 100-foot mini pipe, banked turns, rollers, and fun learning tools like hoops and obstacle courses that accelerate their skills development. Smugglers' and Burton Snowboards teamed up to create our Riglet Park with its unique Treehouse, dedicated to developing the skills of little snowboarders, is now part of the new learning area, conveniently located in the heart of the Resort Village.

Program meets in Village Greeting Area near the Gazebo and base of the Village Lift.

Children must be able to ride the chair lift independently without an adult at this time. This policy could change as we get closer to the winter season. We will be using shuttles and being creative to get our participants safely up the hill.

Five Options Available:

NEW Wednesday afternoon Session 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: starts January 13, 2021
1/13/21, 1/20/21, 1/27/21, 2/3/21, 2/10/21, 3/3/21, 3/10/21, 3/17/21

Saturday Session 1
Mini Mite Alpine Program on Saturday Morning is currently FULL.
We have created a wait list. Once we know participant ability levels, we may be able to get you in. We recommend you sign up for Saturday afternoon, Sunday afternoon or Wednesday afternoon at this time if these days or times work for you. To be added to the waitlist call 1-800-523-2754 or email hjohnson@smuggs.com
9:00 am - 12:00 noon: starts January 9, 2021
1/9/21, 1/23/21, 1/30/21, 2/6/21, 2/20/21, 2/27/21, 3/6/21, 3/13/21.

Saturday Session 2, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: starts January 9, 2021
1/9/21, 1/23/21, 1/30/21, 2/6/21, 2/20/21, 2/27/21, 3/6/21, 3/13/21.

Sunday Session 1
Mini Mite Alpine Program on Sunday Morning is currently FULL.
We have created a wait list. Once we know participant ability levels, we may be able to get you in. We recommend you sign up for Saturday morning or afternoon, Sunday afternoon or Wednesday afternoon at this time if these days or times work for you. To be added to the waitlist call 1-800-523-2754 or email hjohnson@smuggs.com
9:00 am - 12:00 noon: starts January 10, 2021
1/10/21, 1/24/21, 1/31/21, 2/7/21, 2/21/21, 2/28/21, 3/7/21, 3/14/21.

Sunday session 2, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: starts January 10, 2021
1/10/21, 1/24/21, 1/31/21, 2/7/21, 2/21/21, 2/28/21, 3/7/21, 3/14/21.

Levels:
Level 1/Beginner to Level 9/Advanced.

Rate:
$416 purchased by 10/31/20
$448 purchased after 10/31/20
Add on a season long equipment lease for just $89! (plus 6% tax) Deadline to sign up for equipment lease is October 31, 2020.

Preregistration required. Space is limited for all programs.

All multi-week programs require a lift ticket or season pass.
We are no longer offering the $69 lift access add on so be sure to purchase your passes!

Children 5 & under ski for free - be sure to select the 5 & under lift access pass when checking out!

Moms! We've designed a 6-week Women's Weekly Program so you can drop off your kids and then join your group for your three hours on the mountain. Go to womensweekly@smuggs.com.
Mitey Mites ages 7-13

Mitey Mites

Ages 7 - 13 years
Register by October 31, 2020 and SAVE! This 8-week program is our most popular program. Offered on either Saturday or Sunday and
NEW this winter — afternoon offering on Wednesdays!

Levels 1-4 9:00 am - 12:00 noon or 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Levels 5-9 9:30 am - 12:30 pm or 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

For first-timers and those with advanced skill levels, Mitey Mites is designed to develop skiers or riders by using fun, guided learning experiences.

Designed for our local skiers and riders, ages 7-13, from the first-timer to kids with advanced skills and abilities, Mitey Mites is designed to develop solid technique, further skill development and promote confidence, while exploring the mountain and having fun!

Students will use a Flaik GPS system during their session that will track vertical feet, distance, speed, and allow them to relive their day online!

NEW for Winter 2020-2021
Build your own group of 6-8 skiers and riders and we will provide the instructor. Book online as normal and then when you receive your survey to give us the details about your child, let us know the other children you would like to be grouped together.

NEW Program meeting locations are:
Levels 1-4 Meet in Parking Lot 4 at 8:30 am for a 9:00 am departure.
Levels 5-9 Meet at the Sterling Line up area at the base of the T-Bar 9:00 am for a 9:30 am departure.

Children must be able to ride the chair lift independently without an adult at this time. This policy could change as we get closer to the winter season. We will be using shuttles and being creative to get our participants safely up the hill.

Please plan ahead for where you will park as the parking lots fill up fast on the upper mountain.

Available:
We will have limited availability this winter so please make sure to sign up as soon as possible to reserve your spot.

Five Options Available:

NEW Wednesday afternoon Session 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: starts January 13, 2021
1/13/21, 1/20/21, 1/27/21, 2/3/21, 2/10/21, 3/3/21, 3/10/21, 3/17/21

Saturday Session 1
Mitey Mite Alpine Program on Saturday Morning is currently FULL.
We have created a waitlist. Once we know participant ability levels, we may be able to get you in. We recommend you sign up for Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning or Wednesday afternoon at this time if these days or times work for you. To be added to the waitlist call 1-800-523-2754 or email hjohnson@smuggs.com
Levels 1-4 Meet in Parking Lot 4 at 8:30 am for a 9:00 am departure.
Levels 5-9 Meet at the Sterling Line up area at the base of the T-Bar 9:00 am for a 9:30 am departure.
Starts January 9, 2021
1/9/21, 1/23/21, 1/30/21, 2/6/21, 2/20/21, 2/27/21, 3/6/21, 3/13/21.

Saturday session 2, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: starts January 9, 2021
1/9/21, 1/23/21, 1/30/21, 2/6/21, 2/20/21, 2/27/21, 3/6/21, 3/13/21.

Sunday Session 1
Mitey Mite Alpine Program on Sunday Morning is currently FULL.
We have created a waitlist. Once we know participant ability levels, we may be able to get you in. We recommend you sign up for Saturday morning or afternoon, Sunday morning or Wednesday afternoon at this time if these days or times work for you. To be added to the waitlist call 1-800-523-2754 or email hjohnson@smuggs.com
Levels 1-4 Meet in Parking Lot 4 at 8:30 am for a 9:00 am departure.
Levels 5-9 Meet at the Sterling Line up area at the base of the T-Bar 9:00 am for a 9:30 am departure.
Starts January 10, 2021
1/10/21, 1/24/21, 1/31/21, 2/7/21, 2/21/21, 2/28/21, 3/7/21, 3/14/21.

Sunday session 2, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: starts January 10, 2021
1/10/21, 1/24/21, 1/31/21, 2/7/21, 2/21/21, 2/28/21, 3/7/21, 3/14/21.

Levels:
Level 1/Beginner (Morse Mountain) to Level 9/Advanced (Sterling/Madonna Mountains).

Rate:
$416 purchased by 10/31/20
$448 purchased after 10/31/20
Add on a season long equipment lease for just $89! (plus 6% tax) Deadline to sign up for the equipment lease is October 31, 2020.

Preregistration required. Space is limited for all programs.

All multi-week programs require a lift ticket or season pass. We are no longer offering the $69 lift access add on so be sure to purchase your passes!

Moms! We've designed a 6-week Women's Weekly Program so you can drop off your kids and then join your group for your three hours on the mountain. Go to womensweekly@smuggs.com.
Freeriders Ski & Ride Program

Freeriders Program

Ages 12-16 years
Register by October 31, 2020 and SAVE!
Freeriding is an aggressive style of skiing & riding involving steep slopes, narrow chutes, tree runs and jumps and tricks off natural lips.

This program is designed for teens looking to experience untracked runs and mainly enjoy the descents, even if some hiking may be involved. Teens in the Freeride program will learn how to be responsible mountain users with a high level of mountain etiquette and training from our coaches, who help unlock all the secrets of the mountain!

Program is offered on either Saturday or Sunday from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Lunch is not included.

NEW Program meeting location is at the Sterling Line up area near the base of the T-Bar at 9:00 am for a 9:30 am departure.

Please plan ahead for where you will park as the parking lots fill up fast on the upper mountain.

Available:
We will have limited availability this winter so please make sure to sign up as soon as possible to reserve your spot.

Five Options Available:

NEW Wednesday afternoon Session 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: starts January 13, 2021
1/13/21, 1/20/21, 1/27/21, 2/3/21, 2/10/21, 3/3/21, 3/10/21, 3/17/21

Saturday Session 1, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon: starts January 9, 2021
1/9/21, 1/23/21, 1/30/21, 2/6/21, 2/20/21, 2/27/21, 3/6/21, 3/13/21.

Saturday session 2, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: starts January 9, 2021
1/9/21, 1/23/21, 1/30/21, 2/6/21, 2/20/21, 2/27/21, 3/6/21, 3/13/21.

Sunday session 1, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon: starts January 10, 2021
1/10/21, 1/24/21, 1/31/21, 2/7/21, 2/21/21, 2/28/21, 3/7/21, 3/14/21.

Sunday session 2, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: starts January 10, 2021
1/10/21, 1/24/21, 1/31/21, 2/7/21, 2/21/21, 2/28/21, 3/7/21, 3/14/21.

Levels:
Level 8 to Level 9/Advanced (Sterling/Madonna Mountains).

Rate:
$416 purchased by 10/31/20
$448 purchased after 10/31/20
Add on a season long equipment lease for just $89! (plus 6% tax) Deadline to sign up for the equipment lease is October 31, 2020.

Preregistration required. Space is limited for all programs.

All multi-week programs require a lift ticket or season pass.
We are no longer offering the $69 lift access add on so be sure to purchase your passes!
Instructor in training

Instructor in Training Program!

Ages 12-16 years
This program is designed for Mitey Mite graduates looking to ski or ride with a coach and develop the necessary leadership skills to be a future instructor.

Students will be given the opportunity to test out their teaching skills throughout this 8 week program. Teen Instructors are encouraged to apply to be Junior Instructors after completion of the program! Graduates receive the Junior Instructor Certificate from PSIA/AASI & The Smugglers' Notch SSU.

Program meets in Parking Lot 4.
Available:

Sunday morning sessions start January 10, 2021; 9:00am to 12:00 noon
1/10/21, 1/24/21, 1/31/21, 2/7/21, 2/21/21, 2/28/21, 3/7/21, 3/14/21
Levels:
Level 5/Intermediate to Level 9/Advanced (Sterling/Madonna Mountains).

Rate:
$416 per person, per 8 week session
Add on a season long equipment lease for just $89! (plus 6% tax) Deadline to sign up for equipment lease is October 31, 2020.

Preregistration required. Space is limited for all programs.

All multi-week programs require a lift ticket or season pass. We are no longer offering the $69 lift access add on so be sure to purchase your passes!
Women's Weekly

Women's Ski or Snowboard Clinics

Ladies, it’s your turn!
Ages 18 & older
The ultimate personalized coaching experience. Feel the difference that a season filled with laughter and learning can make!

Our women's programs are led by expert female coaches focused on offering fun and confidence boosting sessions with plenty of skiing and riding tips, tricks and terrain tactics that address the differences of how women move on snow. Start with building basic skills or fine tune advanced techniques, our small groups are designed to be playful, supportive, and take full advantage of the terrain offered by Smugglers’ three big mountains.

If you are a Mitey or Mini Mite Mom, we designed these programs so you can drop off your kids and then join your own group for a day on the slopes.

Beginning skier/riders (Levels 1-4) meet at the Village Gazebo and spend their day exploring the variety of terrain on Morse Mountain while Intermediate and Advanced skiers/riders (Levels 5-9) meet on the Green Peppers Deck at the Madonna/Sterling Base Lodge. At day's end, each program heads down hill to enjoy a complimentary après lesson cocktail.

All Women's Programs include:
   • Small group size (space is limited)
   • A social environment for all ability levels, ages 18+

Women's Ski or Snowboard Clinic (6-week program)

Available: Saturday 9:15 am - 12:15 pm Level 1-4 and 9:15 am - 12:15 pm Levels 5-9
Saturday session starts January 23, 2021
1/23/21, 1/30/21, 2/6/21, 2/20/21, 2/27/21, 3/6/21.

Available: Sunday 9:15 am - 12:15 pm Level 1-4 and 9:15 am - 12:15 pm Levels 5-9
Sunday session starts January 24, 2021
1/24/21, 1/31/21, 2/7/21, 2/21/21, 2/28/21, 3/7/21

NEW! Wednesday 9:15 am - 12:15 pm Level 1-4 and 9:15 am - 12:15 pm Levels 5-9
Wednesday session starts on January 27, 2021
1/27,2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10.

Levels: Beginner (Morse Mountain) to Advanced (Sterling/Madonna Mountains)

Rate: $416 per person

All multi-week programs require a lift ticket or season pass. We are no longer offering the $69 lift access add on so be sure to purchase your passes!

If program minimums are not met the program will be cancelled. Minimum is two women per group. Bring a friend and make it a great experience!

For more information call 1-800-523-2754 or email womensweekly@smuggs.com.

Looking for a 1-day clinic? Check out our Women's Weekly Clinic Program.
Smugglers' Notch 55+ Club
For seniors on the hill, not over the hill!

The Smugglers 55+ Club is for seniors who like to ski (alpine or Nordic). Snowboard, snowshoe, and enjoy being with their peers. Non-skiers are welcome and often enjoy board games instead of skiing. Our goal is simple: get out of the four walls, break the daily routine, meet a wide variety of people and be active. The Club
   • Actively caters to all abilities.
   • Is informal, welcoming and unstructured.
   • Often keeps going throughout the year when the snow is gone.
   • Is a great way to extend your contacts into the community.
   • Is a great way to get acquainted with aspects of the community that one might not otherwise be exposed to.

Because of Covid-19 restrictions, we will not have formal meetings this year, but we will have many meet-ups (posted on our website for Alpine and Nordic skiing. Additionally, we have put all afternoon programs on hold for this season due to Covid-19 restrictions. Please check our website for announcements and membership information: Smuggs 55+ Club
You can register for any of these programs on our Season Passes & Bash Badges page, or call the Ski & Ride Division at 1-800-523-2754.
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Smugglers' uses hands-free RFID technology at all of our mountain lifts. A personalized Notch Card is required and available to purchase for $5 plus tax. Once purchased this reusable all-season card will have the option to reload online for various products and at our point of sale locations. For more information, visit smuggs.com/notchcard
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