The Storm Skiing Journal: 1) Madonna at Smugglers’ Notch, Vermont
Five Classic Chairlifts to Ride While You Still Can America’s chairlift renaissance is rapidly chewing up its past – don’t get mad, get moving1) Madonna at Smugglers’ Notch, VermontThe lift: 1963 Hall double | 2,150 vertical feet | 6,719 feet long | safety bars: yes | pass affiliations: noneThe experience… Read more… The post The…
Vermont Biz: 2025 BOB Awards
Best Downhill Ski Area: Smugglers’ Notch Resort VermontBiz is happy to present the 2025 winners of the annual Best of Business Awards. The BOB Awards provide an opportunity to tell us, other readers, and the rest of the state which companies in Vermont have the best products and services for businesses. This is the ninth…
Disc Golf, Deadlines, & Sunshine
May 16 – 23, 2025 There’s excitement in the mountain air this week at Smuggs! Disc Golf season is officially underway, Memorial Day Weekend is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to start planning your next adventure—or jump right into one. Whether you’re challenging the crew on the course, booking that long-awaited…
Mountain Review: Mont-Sainte-Anne
MOUNTAIN SCORE #4 East Coast 61 #67 Overall WRITTEN REVIEW MOUNTAIN STATS CATEGORY BREAKDOWN See our criteria 6 Snow: 6 Resiliency: 4 Size: 6 Terrain Diversity: 6 Challenge: 7 Lifts: 7 Crowd Flow: 6 Facilities: 6 Navigation: 7 Mountain Aesthetic: GOOD TO KNOW 1-Day Ticket: $73-$105 USD ($101-$104 CAD) Pass Affiliation: Epic Pass…
Spring’s in Full Swing at Smuggs!
May 9 – 16, 2025 Even during the quieter spring months, there’s plenty to see and do in and around Jeffersonville. Whether you’re hitting the disc golf course, attending local events, or simply enjoying the fresh mountain air, we hope you make the most of this beautiful season. Disc Golf Opens for the Season As…
Was the 2024–25 Season a Turning Point for North American Skiing?
This winter in the ski industry felt unlike anything we’ve seen in years—and there’s good reason for that. From operational controversies, to on-mountain accidents, to weather instability, the 2024-25 season was packed with drama, danger, and a few unexpected developments. So what do we make of all this, and what do these developments mean…
Hello, Weekend. Let’s Escape.
May 2 – 9, 2025 There’s something about arriving at Smugglers’ Notch that instantly shifts your mindset. The road winds a little slower, the air smells a little fresher, and suddenly—you’re exactly where you’re meant to be. Whether you’re here for the weekend or stretching it into a longer stay (good call), we’re here to…
Deer Valley Expanded Excellence Phase 1: A Surprisingly Strong Start (With One Big Catch)
Phase 1 of Deer Valley’s Expanded Excellence brings 19 new trails across 316 skiable acres, with several overlooking the massive Jordanelle Reservoir. This year, Utah’s Deer Valley opened the first phase of one of the biggest multi-year ski resort expansion projects in recent memory. The ski-only resort, which is one of just three…
What I Learned From Building PeakHouse This Season (And Where We’re Going Next)
The PeakHouse program has grown more than I could have ever anticipated over the past 12 months—and we have you to thank for that. Well, this post is going to be different. Taken on Day 2/46, picking up groceries for PeakHouse Colorado! Starting today, I’m going to be writing you a little more…
Ski Lifts Explained: Basic Chairs to Engineering Marvels
When you visit a ski resort, one of the most critical aspects of your skiing or riding day is how you get up the mountain. Ski lifts are the workhorses of these resorts, providing skiers and snowboarders with access to the slopes. However, not all uphill transportation at ski resorts is the same. Mountains…
