Smugglers Notch

Smugglers Notch ski resort is Vermont's best family ski resort. If the idea of skiing with resort mascot Mogul Mouse and his friends sticks in your throat, you might easily give family-friendly Smugglers’ Notch—Smuggs, to its many young pals—a miss. But to do so would be to pass up on some of Vermont’s most extensive skiing and some steep terrain.


On the far side of historic Stowe‘s mountains, Smugglers’ Notch has enthusiastically sought the family market with great success, providing excellent New England skiing for everyone, from toddlers to octogenarians. The purpose-built village, with its ski-in, ski-out accommodations and an average of 286 inches (726 cm) of snow per year with 60 percent snowmaking coverage are all good reasons to go there. The most obvious drawback (other than, for some, an excess of children) is the elderly lift system, consisting mainly of slow double chairs that give you ample time to pause and reflect on your busy lifestyle.

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Smugglers’ Notch lies in the northern half of Vermont's Green Mountains, about 45 minutes’ drive from the Canadian border and 40 miles (64 km) from Burlington, Vermont. Smugglers’ Notch is under an hour drive from Burlington International Airport, though no...

There are no hotels in the resort. All accommodations are based in condos of various sizes, with fully-equipped kitchens; most are slopeside with decks and fireplaces. Over the last two seasons Smugglers' has constructed the North Hill development, a grouping...

Smuggler's Notch ski school is known as the Snow Sport University (S.S.U.), with offices by the Three Mountain Equipment rental area in the resort village. Guests can arrange lessons at the Guest Services Desk. The S.S.U. has been voted the...

Smugglers Notch Ski Area Smugglers Notch ski area is spread over three hills. Madonna, the highest, rises to 3,640 feet (1,110 m) at the end of the valley, with Sterling to its right and Morse to its left. Smugglers’ Notch,...

Smugglers Notch Ski Lifts & Passes Smugglers’ has eight lifts: six double chairs and two surface lifts, with a total uphill capacity of 7,053 people per hour. Lines are rare, although the main beginner lifts on Morse Mountain can become...

Smugglers Notch Beginner Skiing About one fifth of Smugglers’ trails are suitable for beginners, but novices are confined to the green trails at Morse Mountain. Beginner skiing at Smugglers Notch is confined entirely to the Morse Mountain area; no green-rated...

Smugglers Notch Intermediate Skiing Over half the area is made up of intermediate terrain. Both Madonna and Sterling Mountains have a variety of blue trails. Intermediate trails make up the majority of the marked terrain on Smuggler’s Notch, and are...

Smugglers Notch Expert Skiing Trees, steeps and the East Coast's only triple black diamond make Smugglers Notch a first rate destination for New England expert skiers. Smugglers Notch truly stands out from the East Coast crowd with its advanced and...

Smugglers Notch Backcountry Skiing & Glades Off piste adventures abound at Smugglers Notch. Whether looking for an in-bounds glade or a sidecountry adventure, some of Vermont's best tree skiing is accessible from the resort's lifts. Proximity to the backcountry terrain...

Smugglers Notch Snowboarding Each of the three mountains has a terrain park for boarders and riders corresponding to the level of the surrounding terrain. Morse Mountain and Highlands have gentle terrain features; the 450-foot (137 m) Superpipe and 3,500-foot (1,066-m)...

Smugglers Notch Mountain Restaurants The real options are back at base, with a choice of cafeteria or table service in several restaurants in the base lodge and village. Sterling Mountain holds Smugglers’ Notch’s only summit-style dining area, the Top-of-the-Notch café,...

Smugglers Notch Village The resort is a purpose-built mountain village designed for families. It is self-contained, with the majority of condominium lodgings slopeside. Smugglers’ Notch resort operates one of the more comprehensive village areas of all  Vermont ski resorts. The...

Smugglers Notch Restaurants & Bars With the family emphasis and a large proportion of condos, apres ski is about as quiet as it gets. The Black Bear Tavern at the Madonna base offers typical ski resort fair alongside hot drinks,...

Smugglers Notch Activities There are lots of other activities to do at Smugglers' Notch which are all family orientated. Off the slopes, Smugglers' Notch offers a variety of activities for all ages. There are 16 miles (27 km) of cross-country...

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