There’s No Place Like Gnome
Conditions & Atmosphere Weather: Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 75. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Vibes: It’s a “Bouncing Around the Room” kind of…
Read MoreMansfield Magic
Conditions & Atmosphere Weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Vibes: Not a cloud in sight and the trails are calling, it’s a full-on “Walking on Sunshine” kind of day. Crank up the good vibes and lean into the light. Whether you’re chasing mountaintop views, floating in the pool, or just strolling with…
Read MoreJuly 1st, 2025
Conditions & Atmosphere Weather: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. High near 78. West wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80% Vibes: The day may be starting in puddles, but don’t fret, “Here Comes the Sun,” and it’s alright. Those moody clouds will hopefully give…
Read MoreAllow Myself to Introduce… Myself
Greetings Smuggs Family! My name is Matt McCawley, and you’ll be seeing my name pop up more frequently here on The Views from the Notch. This May, after many years of service for numerous departments, I started in a new role in Marketing, as the Content Media Specialist. I’ll be working on bringing Smuggs to life…
Read MoreMountain Review: Mount Bohemia
MOUNTAIN SCORE Lac La Belle, MI 48 #113 Overall WRITTEN REVIEW MOUNTAIN STATS VIDEO REVIEW CATEGORY BREAKDOWN See our criteria 6 Snow: 2 Resiliency: 3 Size: 4 Terrain Diversity: 8 Challenge: 2 Lifts: 7 Crowd Flow: 3 Facilities: 6 Navigation: 7 Mountain Aesthetic: GOOD TO KNOW 1-Day Ticket: $95 Pass Affiliation: None (some…
Read MoreRed, White & Blue, and Vermont Too
When the calendar turns to July and the fireflies begin their nightly dances, there’s one place that seems to glow brighter than the rest. Nestled in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains, Jeffersonville radiates with small-town soul; authentic, unhurried, and altogether unforgettable. And on the 4th of July, all the townsfolk gather to celebrate independence.…
Read MoreA Draft Bill May Permanently Damage U.S. Skiing. Here’s How We Can Stop It.
Over 100 American ski resorts are at risk of having their lands sold under a draft U.S. Senate bill. UPDATE on the Land Sale Bill (6/25/2025) Following public backlash, Sen. Mike Lee introduced amendments to scale back the scope of the federal land sale proposal. These changes are a clear win in several…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening Around the Notch
June 20 – 27, 2025 Trails, Treetops, and Tweets June in Vermont is a perfect time to head outside and listen. From early morning walks to quiet afternoon strolls, the woods, meadows, and mountaintops are full of birds singing, flying, and nesting. You don’t have to be an expert to enjoy it; bring your eyes,…
Read More2025 PeakRankings Mountain Score and Rankings Adjustments: Full Changes
As part of the capital investments at dozens of resorts during the 2024-25 season, several mountains have seen significant changes to overall experiences, and we’ve updated our Mountain Scores to highlight that appropriately. Most of these updates reflect real changes in guest experience across dozens of resorts, but in a few cases, we’ve re-calibrated…
Read MoreThe Kick-off Vibe is Live
June 13 – 20, 2025 Summer’s here and the time is right for that sunshine daydream, walking in the tall trees, going where the wind goes, blooming like a red rose, feeling that says we’re wide open and letting the good times roll. The waterslides are flowing, the disc chains are ringing, and the fish are…
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