Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. 6 inches of new snow overnight and 22 inches in the past week and it’s still snowing!!! 100% of trails on Madonna OPEN! I didn’t go far to get this photo, just outside the office actually. I know Hugh will post some great action shots from Madonna and Sterling later today. I can’t wait to see those. Enjoy the FRESH!!
100 percent open
Spring conditions
Upper FIS
It was another beautiful day here at Smuggs. The clouds were clinging to the summits of Madonna and Sterling, but everywhere else was partly sunny. The warm temperatures made for some great spring conditions. The soft moguls on Upper FIS were a blast! The skier’s right hand side had been groomed the night before last, so the bumps were smaller on that side. The skier’s left hand side is another story with nice good size moguls. A skier commented to me as they skied by, “I am so glad that they left Upper FIS bumped up!”
We are 100 percent open! Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts
Upper FIS with Mount Mansfield in the background
operating and all 78 trails open. Robin’s Run is open from the work road down to Freefall. Freefall is open from the traverse on Upper FIS. 20 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Upper Chilcoot, Crossover, and Garden Path for a grand total of 87 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
Bird’s eye view
Snow Sport University Ski Instructor enjoying the soft bumps on Upper FIS
Morse Mountain
Snow Sport University Snowboard Lesson
I did a three mountain tour today while I enjoyed the soft spring conditions. We received a dusting of new snow last night. The natural snow softened before the manmade snow, but it all softened up. The groomed snow was very edgeable and fun to carve in. Upper Drifter was groomed last night and it was pretty sweet. The spring conditions will continue tomorrow with partly sunny skies early with increasing clouds and temperatures between 39 and 51 degrees. We are 100 percent open with top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating. 35 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Upper Drifter, Smugglers’ Alley, and Snow Snake for a grand total of 140 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
Tutu Tuesday
Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. 100% of our trails are open! Today’s forecast is sunny to partly sunny skies with temps of 34-47 degrees. So, it will be a great day for some spring skiing and riding, if you’re wearing a tutu, a kilt, or just unadorned snow pants.
Blue bird day
Sterling Pond with Mount Mansfield in the background
You could not ask for a nicer day, ok maybe tomorrow. Today was amazing with the beautiful sunny skies and the warmer spring air. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky and the views were fantastic. I want to thank our groomers for the wonderful job that they have been doing. Upper and Lower Drifter were very nice today. The natural snow trails are also in great shape. All of Madonna Liftline was open today. I skied it top to bottom and had a blast! When it comes to challenging trails, Madonna Liftline top to bottom, a.k.a. shack to shack, is right up there.
The wonderful weather continues tomorrow with sunny skies and temperatures between 35 and 47 degrees. Spring
Upper Drifter
conditions will be all the rage!
We are 100 percent open with top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating. We have all 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Freefall is open from the traverse on Upper FIS. Robin’s Run is open from the work road down to Freefall. 39 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Upper Drifter, Chute, and Snow Snake for a grand total of 140 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
View from the Madonna I Lift
Picture perfect
Upper Drifter with Mount Mansfield in the background
All smiles
At the base of the Mogul Mouse Magic Lift
We are 100 percent open with top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating. We have all 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 32 trails have been groomed for today, including Upper Drifter, Black Snake, and Wanderer for a grand total of 127 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Today’s forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies with a high of 38 degrees. Fantastic conditions with deep base depths!
100 percent open
Mark having fun on Smugglers’ Alley
Once again the forecast called for partly to mostly cloudy skies and the sun decided to take over. It was truly a gorgeous day with great conditions and comfortable temperatures. The Smuggs Friendly Freeride Competition was a blast to watch. It was snowboarders and skiers taking on Madonna Liftline from mid-station down. This section has a bunch of cool features and a mean double fall line!
The crew on Upper Drifter
We are 100 percent open with top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating. We have all 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Robin’s Run is open from the work road down to Freefall. Freefall is open from the traverse on Upper FIS. 30 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Upper Chilcoot, Thomke’s, and Curley’s Cutback for a grand total of 127 acres of freshly groomed terrain.
Tomorrow’s forecast is mostly sunny skies with a high of 38 degrees!
Tony throwing some snow around
Madonna Liftline
Quality family time
Hayleigh and Harley on Lower Catwalk with Sterling in the background
The forecast called for cloudy skies, but the sun decided to make an appearance. I got to take a couple runs with my wife and all 3 kids this afternoon on Madonna. We had a great time on Upper Chilcoot, Lower Catwalk, Red Fox Glades, and Three Mountain Glades. The snow in the trees was wonderful. We all also enjoyed the Free Family Fun Race on Lower Madonna Liftline. The kids made sure that we always ended our run on Lower Madonna Liftline, so that they could do the race again.
We are 100 percent open with top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We have all 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Robin’s Run is open from the work road down to Freefall. Freefall is open from the traverse on Upper FIS. 37 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Shuttle, Bootlegger, and Curley’s Cutback for a grand total of 140 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for partly to mostly cloudy skies with a chance of flurries and a high of 34 degrees.
3 mountains to discover
View from the Village Lift
We are 100 percent open with top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with all 8 lifts operating. We have all 78 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 34 trails have been groomed for today, that’s 143 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Today’s forecast is partly to mostly cloudy skies with a high of 34 degrees.