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#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 local and the lift lines manageable. The resort also doubles down on families with award-winning kids’ programs and ski-in/ski-out lodging, which means it gets labeled a “family hill” while hiding 1,000+ acres of legit expert skiing that hardcore riders overlook.

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#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…