Jeffersonville, Vermont
Smugglers' Notch Resort
Smugglers' Notch has three mountains and two principal ski bases. Morse is beside the resort village, while Madonna and Sterling share an upper-mountain base lodge. These are different meeting destinations, particularly when some friends need beginner lessons and others want more demanding runs.
- Morse, Madonna and Sterling mountains
- Village and upper-mountain bases
- Winter route avoids the closed Notch Pass
Terrain and ability at Smugglers' Notch
The first-visit guide directs beginner and intermediate guests toward Morse and more advanced guests toward Madonna and Sterling. Choose runs using the current winter trail map and report; a three-mountain visit does not require everyone to ski the same terrain.
Arrival, bases and lessons
Follow the resort's winter directions rather than a route through Smugglers' Notch Pass, which closes in winter. The main 3 Mountain Equipment rental shop is in the village at Morse, with more limited equipment at the Madonna/Sterling lodge. Match arrival to the booked service.
Plan a meetup at Smugglers' Notch
Name Morse Village or Madonna/Sterling Base Lodge in the invitation. Use a village landmark for rental pickup and first-time lessons, then coordinate a later break. Check the current upper-mountain shuttle arrangement if friends start at different bases.
Use the meetup message planner to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Smugglers' Notch snow forecast
Forecast
Updated Mon, 2:27 PM EDT
- TonightLow 37°F
Mostly Clear
Wind NW 1 to 6 mph
- TuesdayHigh 54°F
Sunny
Wind N 5 to 9 mph
- Tuesday NightLow 33°F
Mostly Clear
Wind NE 2 to 7 mph
- WednesdayHigh 54°F
Sunny
Wind NE 2 mph
- Wednesday NightLow 35°F
Mostly Clear
Wind N 2 mph
- ThursdayHigh 51°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind NW 2 to 14 mph
- Thursday NightLow 33°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Wind NW 12 to 15 mph
- FridayHigh 45°F
Sunny
Wind NW 8 to 12 mph
- Friday NightLow 33°F
Mostly Clear
Wind NE 3 to 7 mph
- SaturdayHigh 49°F
Sunny
Wind SW 5 mph
- Saturday NightLow 37°F
Mostly Clear
Wind S 5 mph
- SundayHigh 55°F
Sunny
Wind S 6 mph
- Sunday NightLow 42°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind S 7 to 10 mph
- MondayHigh 56°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind SW 9 mph
Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment.
Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide reviewed . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- First-visit terrain, rentals and winter directions (opens in a new tab)
- Madonna/Sterling base lodge services (opens in a new tab)
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Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.
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