Wildflowers in Full Bloom Here comes June—and with it, Vermont’s peak wildflower season. Take some time to slow down and smell the flowers like lupines, daisies, black-eyed Susans, and buttercups. These beautiful blooms can often be found in meadows and along roadsides throughout the region. At Smuggs, the Green Mountain lushness is in full effect. […]
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Rob Katz returns as Vail Resorts CEO after serving previously from 2006 to 2021. In a significant leadership shift, Vail Resorts announced today that Rob Katz, its former CEO and current Executive Chairperson, will return to the CEO role. Katz replaces Kirsten Lynch, who will remain in an advisory capacity during the transition. […]
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May 23 – 30, 2025 Memorial Day Weekend at Smuggs – Kick Off Summer with Family Fun! The unofficial start of summer is here, and there’s no better place to celebrate than at Smugglers’ Notch Resort! Whether you’re staying with us for the long weekend or just visiting for the day, we’ve got a lineup […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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