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We are closed today and tomorrow for grooming operations. We need to repair some of our trails that are thin, especially at lower elevations. We have a window of colder temperatures, which will help us move snow to the places where it is needed. This will allow us to provide a better skiing and riding […]

Currently, it is cloudy and 35 degrees at the summit of Sterling, with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Today’s forecast calls for cloudy skies and a slight chance of rain, mix, or snow, with a high of 42 degrees. The mild temperatures have made for some nice, soft conditions. Ski Patrol has been busy […]

The Pond Skim and Tailgate Party never disappoints no matter the weather. 100 participants took on the 2 ponds, banked turns, gates, and jumps! Everyone got a little wet even if they did not skim, but a great time was had by all! Tomorrow we plan to have the Sterling Lift and Madonna 2 Lift […]

Are you ready for the big event? Our annual Pond Skim is tomorrow Saturday, April 5th presented by Zero Gravity. This year there are 2 ponds, banked turns, and a few more features thrown in there for good measure. Our Mountain Operations crew has outdone themselves once again! This is a must-see, must-do, or must-see-do […]

We have the Sterling Lift and Madonna 2 Lift operating today. We have 16 trails open with terrain for experts and intermediates only. All 16 trails have been groomed for today, that’s a total of 79 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Currently, it is partly cloudy and 30 degrees at the summit of Sterling with […]

April 4 – 11, 2025 Scoop Up the Fun: Spring Celebrations & Sweet Treats at Smuggs! Hello, Smuggs family and friends! As we embrace the vibrant days of early April, we’re excited to share the activities and events awaiting you at America’s Family Resort. Whether you’re seeking thrilling adventures, creative workshops, or relaxing moments, there’s […]

Well, we received quite a variety of weather conditions in the past 24 hours. Last night started with snow and sleet an inch of accumulation. Then the freezing rain and rain moved in along with thunderstorms and high winds. The freezing rain, rain, and high winds continued through the morning. The winds decreased in the […]

Due to freezing rain and high winds there is a delayed opening on lift operations. The Madonna 1 lift will be closed today and we plan to have the Sterling Lift open at 1:00 pm. We are presently checking trail conditions. Currently, it is partly cloudy and 42 degrees at the summit of Sterling. Today’s […]

Kirk Waite set out this season to hit 1,000,000 feet of vertical. He did the math; 100 days averaging 10,000 feet would get him to his goal. Kirk is above average, so he averaged over 12,000 feet a day! The feature photo of Kirk was taken this morning on his 100th day of the season! […]

Shout out to our wonderful team of groomers! Thomke’s is a natural snow trail, and they buffed it up last night to perfection. They also groomed 16 more trails, including Smugglers’ Alley, Black Snake, Treasure Run, Lower FIS, McPherson’s, and Snake Bite, for 106 acres of freshly groomed terrain. We have the Sterling Lift and […]