Top 9 Snowiest Resorts in the Eastern United States While Western ski resorts may dominate the headlines, some of the snowiest slopes in the East are legendary in their own right, offering reliable powder and winter experiences that draw enthusiasts season after season. These high-snowfall resorts, nestled in states like Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire, deliver heavy snow totals despite the East Coastโs unpredictable weather. Hereโs a look […] Brains SnowBrains | November 7, 2024 8 Comments
Connecting Gondola Plan for Smugglersโ Notch Resort and Stowe Mountain Resort, VT, Has Been Put on Ice Following opposition from the Barre District Stewardship Team within the Agency of Natural Resources, the controversial plans for a gondola-style connector between Smugglersโ Notch Resort and Stowe Mountain Resort, VT, have been put on ice. The two resorts have also withdrawn their request for the Agencyโs support for the project. Smugglersโ Notch is an independently owned mountain, while Stowe is […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 4, 2023 0 Comments
Talks Begin For Connector Lift Between Smugglers Notch Resort and Stowe Mountain Resort, VT Smugglers Notch Resort is an independently owned mountain located north of Vail-owned Stowe Mountain Resort. A path on the top of Sterling Mountain spans approximately 2,600 feet and separates the top of the Sterling lift on Smugg’s side and the top of Sensation Quad on Stowesโ Spruce Peak. Off this walkable path are the โBirthday Bowlsโ which have endless amounts […] Industry News Mark Kuligoski | July 10, 2023 0 Comments
Smugglersโ Notch, VT, Recognizes Vermont Volunteers With Free Winter Daycation Pass Simple Beginnings From its simple beginnings in 1956 with only two Poma lifts to todayโs presentation with more than 78 trails and seven lifts including a resort village, things have changed quite a bit at Smugglersโ Notch. What hasnโt changed though is perhaps its focus. Family-Focused With A Community Commitment According to its website, โWhat makes Smugglersโ Notch a unique […] Industry News Ryan Kime | August 31, 2022 0 Comments
Vermont is Home to the Best Glades and Steep Skiing Classics on the East Coast Brought to you by The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing As a native New Englander, Vermont skiing has always been something special. Growing up, my dad and I would drive hours past our local resorts and head straight for Vermont. The trails were more challenging, the snow was deeper, and the trees seemed to grow the perfect distance apart.ย […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | January 19, 2022 6 Comments
Smuggler’s Notch, VT Conditions Report: Opening Weekend At Smuggs Report from opening weekend, 29 November 2019 The day after Thanksgiving was opening day at Smuggler’s Notch, and we braved the brisk temperatures to catch the stoke at our local and loved mountain. Located in Cambridge, Vermont, near the town of Jeffersonville, Smugg’s storied history of bootleggers, pirates, and rumrunners across the Canada-US border is just part of its endless […] Conditions Report Jacqui Davis | December 5, 2019 0 Comments
The Six Soldiers Injured in a Vermont Avalanche were Conducting a Safety Appraisal on the Slope The six US soldiers that were injured in an avalanche during a training exercise in Vermont were part of an advanced group conducting a safety appraisal of the slope and setting up a ropes course, Vermont National Guard officials said Friday. Two soldiers remained hospitalized Friday in good and fair conditions while they recover from injuries suffered in the Wednesday […] Avalanche SnowBrains | March 19, 2018 0 Comments
Anticipating Snowfall on the East Coast Snow has fallen and resorts are already opening. If youโre like me, youโre wondering what this year will bring to your local resort โ will it be good or should you lose all hope of powder days and instead focus on the other aspects of your ordinarily ridged and pathetic existence. As it turns out, no one truly knows what […] Weather Helena Guglielmino | October 17, 2017 0 Comments