It's a nice family resort with great runs but the lifts are from the 1960's and only fit two people.
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Doug - expert skier ⛷️
Feb, 6 - 2025
Love the terrain. Great skier density. Amazing glades. Hands down the best off piste skiing in the north east. What smuggs lacks in modern amenities, it has the terrain to make up for it. Charming New England skiing!
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Dan - advanced skier ⛷️
Feb, 3 - 2025
We have been to Smuggs several times. With 3 peaks, there is plenty of terrain, and enough variation for any type of skier. Madonna's runs can compete with any big resorts in the east. Very good family vibe, and lots of other activities for non-skiers. Lacks apres and a small town vibe...I guess you need to go to the other side of the mountain for that and spend significantly more - Stowe.
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Madeline Hilzenrath - advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 15 - 2025
Smugglers Notch is the best family resort around. It hones the classic image of skiing and is centered around a quiet mountain rather than a massive tourist spot. I learned to ski there as a young child and continue to go every year. It never disappoints!
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Alex - expert snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 11 - 2025
I've been going here for over 20 years. By far the best family resort there is. From trails for every skill level to lodging for every budget. Amazing ski school too!
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Fatima - intermediate snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 9 - 2025
Friendly, safe and very reasonable economically.
Ski/ride school is top notch! Parking lot is always clear; no getting stuck. People are more considerate of others, than at other surrounding resorts; less likely to encounter those that do not care about mountain etiquette. This is my home away from home. I wanted to write a bad review because I dont want to many people to discover this gem and overrun it, but I love this mountain and their staff too much to do so.
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Jack - expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 29 - 2024
Great place to learn to ski and become a better skier. Terrain for everyone who skis nice greens and nice expert terrain.
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Cindy - advanced skier ⛷️
Mar, 23 - 2024
Slow lifts
Some challenging terrain
Not crowded
Lots of activities for kids and teens
Super friendly
Free parking
Many off piste options
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Harry - expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 22 - 2024
Smuggs is a classic family hit for Vermont skiing. With some of the best views from the mountain and some of the best trees to ski in the state its clear to see why. Whether youre a beginner level skier starting at Morse mountain or youre shredding trees off Madonna, smuggs has the terrain for you.
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David - intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 17 - 2024
Great Mommy and Daddy ski program for beginner skiers or snowboarders. Ski with the same kids and families all season. Four hour lessons. Same instructor all season. Instructor teaches. Parents ski behind the group. Best money Ive ever spent. Kids listen to instructors. No headaches and heartbreak between parents and child. Kids made great progress, gained skills and were skiing blues towards the end of lessons. Well done program.
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Alexander - advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 17 - 2024
Great family friendly resort. This resort is the choice of the locals. That should tell you something. Don't sleep on Smuggs
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Taylor - intermediate snowboarder 🏂
Dec, 20 - 2023
Tried out Smugglers for the first time last year and was absolutely blown away. Truly incredible terrain and the staff are extremely friendly. The only thing slightly lacking was aprés and on property dining options. On the whole, absolutely nothing like Smugglers Notch, truly one of a kind!
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Emma - advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 20 - 2023
Better then Stowe
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Simon - advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 17 - 2023
ACTUALLY SO MUCH FUN dude they have this jibbing thing after skiing and its so fun and I cant wait to go up there in during Christmas break!!
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Harrison - expert skier ⛷️
Nov, 29 - 2023
Smuggs has been my home mtn since I was 2. 31 years later the stoke is a real as ever! Absolutely the best all around mtn in VT from beginner to expert. The woods skiing and out of bounds terrain is unbeatable!