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Elevation
340m–1,112m
Ski area
78 km
Lifts
8
Nearest airport
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV)
Schools
0 listed
Ski domain
Overview
Smugglers' Notch at a glance
Common questions
- Yes, Morse Mountain is dedicated to beginners and families, offering gentle slopes and the Sir Henry's Hill learning area. You will also find a tubing hill there.
- Madonna Mountain offers some of the most challenging terrain in the Eastern US. Expect steep pitches and moguls on runs like The Black Hole, FIS, and the Madonna Liftline.
- Smugglers' Notch specialises in families and offers the Ski & Snowboard All-Day Camp for children aged 3–15. Children are grouped by numerical skill level to ensure progression.
- No, once you arrive at Smugglers' Notch, a car is not needed. The resort is self-contained and easily navigable either on foot or by using the resort's transport.
- Sterling Mountain is ideal for intermediate skiers, featuring scenic tree-lined runs and a consistent pitch. You will often find a quieter atmosphere there too.
The mountain
Ski area details
Key stats
Summit1,112m
Base340m
Vertical drop (resort)772m
Total Lifts8
Total Slopes78 km
The mountain
Ratings
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The mountain
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About the resort
About Smugglers' Notch
Smugglers' Notch is an outdoor ski area in Cambridge, Vermont, the United States. The available data lists terrain from 340 m to 1112 m elevation, 78 km of recorded slopes and 8 lifts.
About the resort
Key facts about Smugglers' Notch
Smugglers' Notch is part of the Green Mountains ski area. Across the area, the lifts span 340m to 1,112m. The lifts run between 340m and 1,112m, a vertical drop of 772m. 78 km of marked pistes are served by 8 lifts. The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV).
Resort guide
Smugglers' Notch resort guide
Smugglers' Notch is known as America's Family Resort, offering three interconnected mountains. The resort is designed to feel manageable, with an extraordinary children's ski school and a scale that ensures convenience for families.
Once you arrive at Smugglers' Notch, a car is not needed as the resort is self-contained and easily navigable on foot or with resort transport.
Smugglers' Notch offers three interconnected mountains with varied terrain. Sterling Mountain is ideal for intermediate skiers, featuring scenic tree-lined runs, a consistent pitch, and a generally quieter atmosphere.
Morse Mountain is dedicated to beginners and families. It offers gentle slopes, a tubing hill, and the dedicated Sir Henry's Hill learning area, making it perfect for those starting out.
Families are a speciality at Smugglers' Notch. The Ski & Snowboard All-Day Camp caters to children aged 3–15, grouping them by numerical skill level and ensuring significant progression throughout the week.
- Book the full week: The skill progression from day one to day five is often dramatic, and children frequently build friendships that enhance their excitement for skiing each morning.
Madonna Mountain offers some of the most challenging terrain in the Eastern US. Runs like The Black Hole and FIS are renowned for their steep pitches and moguls, while the Madonna Liftline also lives up to its formidable reputation.
- Madonna Mountain guiding: Consider a private lesson on Madonna Mountain to uncover and safely navigate truly expert terrain.
For the best value and experience, consider booking a full-week package. These packages typically bundle lodging, lessons, and lift tickets together.
Smugglers' Notch is an independently owned resort and is not included as part of any multi-resort pass programmes.
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