Our first-ever winter trip to Vermont was one we’ll never forget! We experienced skiing and snowboarding for the very first time together as a family, and it was full of learning, laughter, and adventure. We stayed at Smugglers’ Notch Resort in a comfortable 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment for the week, which made it perfect for a…
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There’s a huge amount of work happening across the resort right now, and one area getting a lot of focused attention is our top 10 world-ranked disc golf courses. Bringing Fox Run and Brewster Ridge back to championship form after winter isn’t a quick tune-up; it’s a full reset. Winter storms have dropped trees across…
There are currently no sit-down dining options open in the Resort Village due to spring maintenance, facility updates, and seasonal deep cleaning. The Perk (coffee) and the Country Store (groceries) are available if you plan to make meals in your condo, or are looking to start your day with a fresh cup of coffee. For dining out, here are the…
Join Hugh and friends as they take a look back on the highlights of another amazing ski and ride season at Smuggs. We would also like to throw out another huge thank you to everyone that worked so hard to provide that #smuggslove experience we all cherish. Looking forward to seeing you all out on…
#4 Smugglers’ Notch, VT Smugglers’ Notch packs some of Vermont’s steepest, most technical terrain into three interconnected mountains, with glades and black diamonds that rival anything in New England. It flies under the radar because it’s not on Epic or Ikon, so you won’t fight mega-pass crowds or pay $200 lift tickets, keeping the vibe…
A big thank you to all the skiers and riders for making turns at Smuggs this year. I would also like to thank all the Smuggs employees for their hard work and dedication in making this place so special! This season started strong with snowstorms arriving in early November. The temperature stayed cold, and the…
Fantastic spring conditions for closing day! We have both the Madonna I Lift and the Sterling Lift operating. We have 24 trails open with terrain for experts and intermediates. 17 trails have been groomed for today, including Smugglers’ Alley, Snake Bite, and Chilcoot for a total of 99 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Currently, it…
We have both the Madonna I Lift and the Sterling Lift operating. We have 24 trails open with terrain for intermediates and experts. 18 trails have been groomed for today, including Upper FIS, Smugglers’ Alley, and Black Snake for a total of 99 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable,…
The day started with a summit temperature of 48 degrees and partly sunny skies. It was a wonderful day to harvest the corn! Everything softened up quickly with the warm temperatures. My trail pick of the day was Black Snake, down the neck to the Practice Slope. I love the steep on Black Snake just…
