Explore Smuggs in Winter
Welcome to Winter at Smugglers’ Notch Resort – Your Snowy Playground Awaits!


Wintertime at Smuggs
Embrace the magic of winter in Vermont’s stunning Green Mountains at Smugglers’ Notch Resort. Here, the winter wonderland comes alive with sparkling snow, cozy firesides, and activities that make every cold day a warm memory.
From exhilarating skiing and snowboarding on our diverse terrains to tranquil snowshoe hikes through silent, snow-laden forests, Smugglers’ offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation for everyone. Gather your family and friends for a season filled with laughter, excitement, and the simple joys of snow. Discover the endless possibilities and create lasting memories in our mountain paradise this winter.
Explore Smuggs Magazine
The Insider’s Guide to the Mountain Lifestyle.
Explore Smuggs Magazine is your ultimate guide to Smugglers’ Notch Resort! Designed for first-time visitors and longtime fans, this family-focused publication is perfect for planning your next visit or reliving your favorite Smuggs moments.
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Daytime Tubing
Tube sliding at its best, the old fashioned way. We provide the tubes!
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Learn to Ski or Ride Program
Discover the joy of skiing or snowboarding with our specially designed Learn to Ski or Snowboard Program.
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Ignite the Night
Join us for a magical winter evening with bonfires, fire dancers, fireworks, music, and family fun! Begins on January 9, 2025.
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Night School for Skiing & Snowboarding
Ready to try a new winter sport? Join our Night School sessions to learn the basics of skiing or snowboarding under the stars!
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Smugglers’ Winter Market
Join us in the FunZone 2.0 Party Room to shop for your favorite local Vermont products, treats, and crafts.
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The Friendly Pirate Breakfast
Enjoy a lively pirate-themed breakfast at the Grille with Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate, featuring songs, dances, and plenty of laughs!
Book Now and Save!
Make your Winter 2024-2025 reservation now!
Our Mountains
3 big mountains of skiing and snowboarding surround our self-contained Resort Village.
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Keep it coming
We received 4 inches of new snow today, 20 inches in the past week, and 100 inches in February so far! Tonight’s forecast is calling for snow showers of 2 […]
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Park prep
Instructor Sam Rogers buffing up the rainbow box in the Terrain Park just below mid-station on Mogul Mouse’s Magic Lift. The Village Lift is presently on wind hold. We have […]
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Snow in the Morning and Sun in the Afternoon
We received 3 inches of heavy snow overnight on top and 16 inches in the past 6 days. The fog was pretty thick early in the day, especially up high. […]
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It is snowing again
Currently, it is snowing and foggy, 26 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 10 to 20 mph. We received 3 inches of new snow on top overnight […]
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Scenic Overlooking
Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. Smuggs offers a multitude of scenic views. A bit of sun and warmer temps made for optimal seeing and skiing! The above photo is Seth “Carvi-son” […]
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So Much to Explore
The feature photo shows Upper FIS in the foreground; you can see the bottom of Lower FIS and the Base Lodge on the far right side of the photo. It […]
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Another day in paradise
A little new snow and comfortable temperatures are on tap today. We have top-to-bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including Madonna 1. We have […]
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Fantastic Conditions
We received 6 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, 11 inches in the past 3 days, and 91 inches in February so far! We plan to have […]
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3* Freeski Competition
Today’s event was held on Madonna Liftline from mid-station down to Mulcahy’s Link. The competition was flipping crazy! People were throwing back flips and front flips over gnarly terrain. I […]
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More new snow
We received 4 inches of the fluffy stuff overnight, 9 inches in the past 3 days, and 89 inches in February so far! We have all 8 lifts operating on […]