We’re heading into the last full week of summer programming here at Smuggs, and we’ll admit, it’s always a little bittersweet. We absolutely love summer around here. Long days at the pools, bikes rolling through the woods, discs flying, kids running around the Village, and those warm evenings when nobody seems particularly interested in going…
BEAR DEN PARTNERS ANNOUNCES MAJOR SNOWMAKING INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AT SMUGGLERS’ NOTCH RESORT Investment will expand snowmaking capacity, improve operational efficiency, and support earlier season terrain availability Jeffersonville, Vermont (August 26, 2026) — Mountain resort operator Bear Den Partners today announced a significant investment in snowmaking infrastructure at Vermont-based Smugglers’ Notch Resort ahead of the 2026–27 winter…
With powder like this, why don’t the Andes play a bigger role in the global ski scene? Background At a first glance, South America looks like it should have one of the greatest ski industries in the world. The continent’s Andes mountains are the tallest range on Earth outside Asia, with peaks of…
August is beginning to wane. Next week marks the start of school for local students, the sun is setting a little earlier each night, and there are hints that Vermont is starting to think about what comes next. But we’re not there yet. We still have two full weeks of summer programming ahead at Smuggs,…
This weekend is shaping up to offer weather hikers love: comfortable temperatures, no serious heat to battle, and dry conditions that make getting out on the trail ideal. Before we start throwing around words like easy, moderate, and hard, though, let’s get one thing straight: hiking is hiking. Even an “easy” hike requires physical effort, and rocks, roots, elevation,…
There’s a stretch on Route 108 where the road narrows to a single winding lane, the cliffs close in on both sides, and everyone in the car goes quiet. Except, in our case, a four-year-old in the back seat who decided the whole thing was a roller coaster and grinned the entire way up. That’s…
Winter 2026–27 is on sale now at Smuggs! Passes & Badges, Multi-Week Programs, and Season Lease Equipment are all available now. If Smuggs is part of your winter, now is the time to get ready. This winter, select Season Passes include even more ways to enjoy the season, including access to both Smugglers’ Notch and Burke…
You don’t need a motor, a trailer, or a captain to enjoy some of Vermont’s best summer scenery. A canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard is all you need to spend a few hours exploring local waters at a decidedly more Vermont pace. A Very Old Way to Get Around People have been paddling for a long time.…
