September might mean back-to-school and pumpkin spice everything, but here at Smugglers’ Notch, it also marks the beginning of the next big adventure—winter prep! The mountain is buzzing with activity as we transition from summer hikes to snowy slopes. Up on the Mountain: Gearing Up for Winter As the leaves start to turn, our Mountain […]
Continue Reading Visiting Smugglers’ Notch Resort in the fall feels like stepping into a living postcard. The mountains are matted in layers of red, yellow, and orange. The mornings have you reaching for a sweatshirt and a hot cup of coffee, while the afternoons beg you to drop a layer and invoke cravings for a maple creemee. […]
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Welcome to fall at Smuggs! Well, technically, it’s still summer, but our hours and programming have shifted into their autumn colors, fueled by pumpkin spice and the anticipation of our annual foliage spectacular. This time of year presents incredible opportunities for exploration and adventure. With cooler temps and the lowering sun, enjoyable activities include e-biking […]
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Not all group trips are created equal. Here’s how PeakHouse stacks up against the alternatives: Feature PeakHouse Typical Group Travel Trip Vibe ✅ Feels like a trip with friends ❌ Feels like a tour group Itinerary ✅ Fast-paced, curated, covers multiple destinations ❌ Cookie-cutter, one-area only Meals ✅ Stocked kitchens, homecooked meals, group […]
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We set out to build the perfect blend of camaraderie and adventure. There are a lot of skiing and hiking trips out there. Some are packaged tours with cookie-cutter itineraries. Others leave you on your own to figure out the logistics. PeakHouse exists to solve a different problem: how do you give people […]
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The glade-dense and snowy Mont Sutton headlines a diverse set of additions to the Indy Pass. On Thursday, the Indy Pass announced a suite of access changes for the upcoming season, as well as a reopening of pass sales over the next few days. In total, 43 new resorts have been added to […]
Continue Reading Holiday Weekend Insights Saturday –Check out the S.T.E.M activities under the Adventure Tent. There are two chances to play with the Water Rockets and take the challenge of the Space Landing. Water Rockets blast off at 9:00 am and again at 10:30 am. The Space Landings will occur at 1:00 pm and also at 2:30 […]
Continue Reading Conditions & Atmosphere Weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Vibes: We have entered our last week of full summer programming here at Smuggs. The calendar says end of August, but when I walked out the door this morning, I could have sworn […]
Continue Reading Conditions & Atmosphere Weather: Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Vibes: Walk me out in the morning dew today, and if your feet get a little wet, it doesn’t matter anyway. It’s a sweatshirt morning that’s going to transition into swimsuit day as the sun continues to […]
Continue Reading Conditions & Atmosphere Weather: Mostly Cloudy, with a high near 72. Light southwest wind. Vibes: After back-to-back fall-like mornings, instinctually, it is hard not to think ahead towards fall and winter and being prepared for those seasonal changes. In the same breath, it’s tough to let go of those easy, laid-back vibes of summer. My advice this […]
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