Madonna Mountain

  • Lower F.I.S.

    If you’re ever feeling the need for speed, this will probably do. This blue banks right off Link on Madonna to offer steeper wide pitches and natural rollers. 2400 feet, […]

  • Lower Liftline

    Home of the Family Fun Race Course, this blue trail has “Last one to the lift is a rotten egg” written all over it. The “Horse can really see the […]

  • McPherson’s

    Legend has it that it got its name from a federal agent who was part of watching out for bootlegging during Prohibition. Located just above the Madonna II Chair, it […]

  • Moonshiner’s Glades

    It’s a really sweet intro to glades that is in two parts, starting off at McPherson’s and continuing across to Lower Chilcoot. Fairly easy to negotiate, it offers wide open […]

  • Mulcahy’s Link

    A wonderful cruiser, regularly groomed, that “links” you to an incredible smorgasbord of options from bumps to racecourses to glades. 3650 feet, .69 miles

  • Norwegian Woods

    Let’s say you’ve just ripped something big up from the top of Madonna but aren’t ready to be done with the thrill yet. Or, you’ve had a nice cruiser from […]

  • Playground

    What’s in a name? Lots of blue cruising fun on Lower Madonna. 500 feet, .09 miles

  • Red Fox Glades

    Intro to glade skiing 101. You’re in, you’re out for a quick taste. Off the Drifter cruiser, it’s one of those picture-perfect places, especially after a new snow. You’ll love […]

  • Robin’s Run

    Your “A” game is required here. You better bring it on this cliff huckin’, tree duckin’, stump jumpin’, heart pumpin’ super double black expert chute. 1875 feet, .36 miles

  • Ruthie’s

    Gary and Ruth Brewster were two of Smugglers’ favorites, both as longtime condo owners, and running our Country Store for many years. In recognition of their dedication and service, we […]

  • Shakedown

    Don’t tell me this trail ain’t got no heart; you’ve just got to poke around. 2612 miles, .49 miles

  • The Shire

    The easier way around to Bermuda. A much gentler route into our sweet gladed bowl above Madonna II Chair, located off Gary B’s Northwest Passage. 836 feet, .16 miles

  • Shuttle

    The name might infer a boring access trail between Madonna and Sterling. Hardly. Stay on top of it as it serves up some surprises bringing you eventually onto Rumrunner/Crossover on […]

  • Three Mountain Glades

    When the morning sun comes over the summit of Madonna, it bathes these birch-lined glades in a golden light that makes you feel like you’re in a dream. When you […]

  • Upper Chilcoot

    So many trails nowadays are six-lane boulevards straight down the hill. Yawn! Ooooh just take a run down Chilcoot! Named after a mountain pass in Alaska, this blue intermediate trail […]

  • Upper Drifter

    On any given day, this blue is a “magical mystery tour.” As if the really diverse cruising terrain isn’t enough, wait until you see the views of the Adirondacks, Mt. […]

  • Upper F.I.S.

    The creation of Bob Beattie, former coach for Middlebury College’s ski team and the U.S. Ski Team. Designed in 1963, it was made to conform to world-class slalom standards, but […]

  • Upper Liftline

    Powder Magazine calls this trail “…the meanest and nastiest trail in the East…” and for good reason. Air time is inevitable along the band of ledges on route to the ridiculously steep headwall. It’s double black and all there.

  • Waterfall

    Picture yourself on a boat on a river, taking lazy turns down a peaceful consistent trail when you decide to make a right turn – Whoa! Wake up! Hello Waterfall! […]

  • Knight’s Revenge Gladed Park

    This natural feature park located in the Knight’s Revenge intermediate/advanced glades which cross Link on Madonna Mountain between Lower Rumrunner and Lower Madonna Liftline. Knight’s Revenge will contain log slides […]

  • Madonna Mountain

    Madonna Mountain at Smugglers’ Notch is a premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts. It offers diverse terrain for skiing and snowboarding and boasts breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Green Mountains. […]

  • Madonna/Sterling Mountain Base Lodge

    Dining and Services on the Slopes At this on-mountain location, we offer a variety of dining options and essential services. You will find everything you need to have a fun […]

  • Weather

    Current Conditions

    52°F Clear (clear sky)

    197 acres of freshly groomed terrain for Friday.

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    Extended Forecast

    Today

    3/14/25

    Clear (clear sky)
    Max 52°F / Min 19°F

    Saturday

    3/15/25

    Clouds (broken clouds)
    Max 52°F / Min 30°F

    Sunday

    3/16/25

    Rain (moderate rain)
    Max 56°F / Min 33°F

    Trail & Lift Status

    56 out of 78 open

    Trails Open

    40 out of 78 groomed

    Groomed

    6 out of 8 open

    Lifts Open

    Snow Totals

    0″inches

    New Snowfall

    322″inches

    Season Total

    Snow Depths

    Natural Snow Depth: 12 to 20″

    Man-Made Snow Depth: 24 to 50″

    Snow Surfaces

    Primary: Machine Groomed

    Secondary: Variable Conditions

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