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Overview

Smugglers' Notch is a year-round mountain vacation resort in Jeffersonville, over the hill from Stowe and only 30 miles east of the Burlington International Airport. If you are the nervous type, stay off The Black Hole, the only triple black diamond trail in the East. Smugglers' Notch Resort covers more than 1,000 acres of accessible terrain, with over 300 acres marked and patrolled. The resort is consistently and justifiably rated as one of the top family destinations in the nation. Guests can enjoy a variety of Condominium Lodging in the Heart of Vermont's Green Mountains ranging from 1 to 3 bedroom condos.

The 2,610 feet of vertical are accessed via 78 trails and 6 lifts. Skiers and riders can expect an average seasonal snowfall of 322 inches. In addition, visitors will find 58 km of cross-country and snowshoe trails.

 

Inside Scoop

The village is a self-contained community offering several restaurants, lounges, evening entertainment for families and adults, shopping, rental and repair shops, indoor swimming pool, FunZone indoor family center, grocery, deli, child care center, two teen centers, nordic center, crafts, massage, and welcome reception.

Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

78"
48"
32"
16"
13"
15"
Nov
47"
Dec
54"
Jan
64"
Feb
55"
Mar
13"
Apr
Beginners Runs
17%
Intermediate Runs
53%
Advanced Runs
26%
Expert Runs
5%
Runs in Total
78
Longest Run
3 mi
Skiable Terrain
1000 ac
Snow Making
192 ac

Total Lifts: 8

Double Chairs
6
Surface Lifts
2

Elevation

Base
1030'
Summit
3640'
Vertical Drop
2610'

Important Dates

November 29, 20242024/11/29
Projected Opening
April 13, 20252025/04/13
Projected Closing
135
Projected Days Open
136
Days Open Last Year
68
Years Open
280"
Average Snowfall
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