Explore Smuggs in Winter
Welcome to Winter at Smugglers’ Notch Resort – Your Snowy Playground Awaits!
Wintertime at Smuggs
Embrace the magic of winter in Vermont’s stunning Green Mountains at Smugglers’ Notch Resort. Here, the winter wonderland comes alive with sparkling snow, cozy firesides, and activities that make every cold day a warm memory.
From exhilarating skiing and snowboarding on our diverse terrains to tranquil snowshoe hikes through silent, snow-laden forests, Smugglers’ offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation for everyone. Gather your family and friends for a season filled with laughter, excitement, and the simple joys of snow. Discover the endless possibilities and create lasting memories in our mountain paradise this winter.
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Learn to Ski or Ride Program
Discover the joy of skiing or snowboarding with our specially designed Learn to Ski or Snowboard Program.
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WinterAll AgesWinter Carnival
Join us for family fun as we celebrate winter with music, food, and games at our weekly winter carnival.
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Night School for Skiing & Snowboarding
Ready to try a new winter sport? Join our Night School sessions to learn the basics of skiing or snowboarding under the stars!
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WinterAll AgesMogul Mouse Meet and Greet and Fireworks
Meet Mogul Mouse & Billy Bob Bear for hugs, dancing, and photos at the Gazebo, hosted by Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate, before enjoying our dazzling Fireworks display.
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Daytime Tubing
Tube sliding at its best, the old fashioned way. We provide the tubes!
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WinterAll AgesThe Friendly Pirate Breakfast
Enjoy a lively pirate-themed breakfast at the Grille with Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate, featuring songs from his 5 albums, dances, and humorous jokes!
Book Now and Save!
Make your Winter 2024-2025 reservation now at last year’s rates.
Our Mountains
3 big mountains of skiing and snowboarding surround our self-contained Resort Village.
Winter
Events
Stowe Farmers’ Market
Locally grown and crafted, a Vermont tradition.
Annual Jig in the Valley!
Join us on the green in East Fairfield, rain or shine, for a day of great music, fabulous homemade food and desserts, kid’s activities, 50/50 raffles, a flea market, a […]
Jeffersonville Farmers’ Market
The Farmers’ and Artisan Market unites producers, musicians, and neighbors in our community. Weekly live music. Enjoy the freshest local foods and more. For more info and this year’s full […]
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Great last day!
Today was the final day of the 2023 – 2024 season. We had a good turnout for the last hurrah. It was fantastic having both the Madonna I Lift and […]
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We called him Superman
As I wrap up the season, I can’t help but reflect on a member of our Smuggs family who we lost this winter. For years, Sean Hayes was a Ski […]
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One more day
Tomorrow is the last day of the 2023 – 2024 Season. We plan to have the Madonna I Lift and Sterling Lift operating. We plan to open both lifts at […]
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We’ll be back after a short break
The forecast for the next few days is rain with windy conditions. We will close lift operations on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. We will reopen on Sunday, April 14th, which […]
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Jump to it
Today, we have the Sterling Lift operating. We have 26 trails open for intermediates and experts. Fantastic spring conditions! We have some nasty weather headed our way for tomorrow and […]
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Spring fun
The temperatures rose fast today, reaching 52 degrees at the summit and 65 degrees at the base. It was a day for sunscreen and trying to find the right wax. […]
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Sunshine and great spring conditions
The Sterling Lift is operating today. We have 29 trails open with terrain for intermediates and experts. Currently, it is sunny and 48 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Today’s […]
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Unbelievable
Words can’t describe it, and photos can’t do it justice. To watch the sky go from a bright sunny day to night and back to a sunny day in a […]
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Perfect day for an eclipse
Lift operations will be closing at 2 pm today for the solar event. Currently, it is sunny and 38 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to […]
