Ski Area

Father Bob was a homeowner and oversaw the Homeowner’s Association at Smuggs. He decided to enter Divinity School, but unfortunately passed away before he completed his studies. Like several other […]

If one looks at the top of this double black from the Madonna I Chair, one might think, what’s so tough about that? Look up at it, however, from the […]

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

Let’s say you were in the Himalayas, and you were on this really tight, narrow trail to get you to someplace sweeter, challenging, and fun. Same thing, different continent. Another […]

Named after The Purple Knights, the mascot of nearby St. Michael’s College, you’ll earn your own degree of sorts after tackling these blue but challenging woods on Lower Madonna, shooting […]

You’ll feel like a feline negotiating this narrow blue that tours you on the edge of the fangs of Smuggs signature “Fab Five” black and double black diamond trails. The […]

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 […]

Now that you’ve made the descent from the Madonna summit, the options are wide open, just like this sweet mid-mountain cruiser. What’ll it be? Shuttle, Shakedown, Red Fox or Three […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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 […]