Category: Views
The GMC and FallFest
Smuggs is buzzing, and so are our courses, Fox Run Meadows and Brewster Ridge. The fairways are alive with color, sponsored flagging, and the sound of chain hits. Spectators cheer as the world’s best disc golfers let their plastic fly. The GMC and FallFest have transformed the mountain into a celebration, there’s foliage starting to…
Read MoreSeptember at Smuggs 🍂
September might mean back-to-school and pumpkin spice everything, but here at Smugglers’ Notch, it also marks the beginning of the next big adventure—winter prep! The mountain is buzzing with activity as we transition from summer hikes to snowy slopes. Up on the Mountain: Gearing Up for Winter As the leaves start to turn, our Mountain…
Read MoreWish You Were Here
Visiting Smugglers’ Notch Resort in the fall feels like stepping into a living postcard. The mountains are matted in layers of red, yellow, and orange. The mornings have you reaching for a sweatshirt and a hot cup of coffee, while the afternoons beg you to drop a layer and invoke cravings for a maple creemee.…
Read MoreFalling into Autumn
Welcome to fall at Smuggs! Well, technically, it’s still summer, but our hours and programming have shifted into their autumn colors, fueled by pumpkin spice and the anticipation of our annual foliage spectacular. This time of year presents incredible opportunities for exploration and adventure. With cooler temps and the lowering sun, enjoyable activities include e-biking…
Read MoreHooray it’s Labor Day
Holiday Weekend Insights Saturday –Check out the S.T.E.M activities under the Adventure Tent. There are two chances to play with the Water Rockets and take the challenge of the Space Landing. Water Rockets blast off at 9:00 am and again at 10:30 am. The Space Landings will occur at 1:00 pm and also at 2:30…
Read MoreImpressive Prominence
Conditions & Atmosphere Weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Vibes: We have entered our last week of full summer programming here at Smuggs. The calendar says end of August, but when I walked out the door this morning, I could have sworn…
Read MoreTurn Me Loose
Conditions & Atmosphere Weather: Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Vibes: Walk me out in the morning dew today, and if your feet get a little wet, it doesn’t matter anyway. It’s a sweatshirt morning that’s going to transition into swimsuit day as the sun continues to…
Read MorePool Days > School Days
Conditions & Atmosphere Weather: Mostly Cloudy, with a high near 72. Light southwest wind. Vibes: After back-to-back fall-like mornings, instinctually, it is hard not to think ahead towards fall and winter and being prepared for those seasonal changes. In the same breath, it’s tough to let go of those easy, laid-back vibes of summer. My advice this…
Read MoreDeep Blue
Conditions & Atmosphere Weather: Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind. Vibes: It’s a no doubt Fri-yay, the sun is shining, the sky is blue, and the weekend is on tap. After what is now weeks of heavy heat and hazy skies from Canadian wildfires, our winds have shifted for the better, and that blue is…
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This Space is Getting Hot
Conditions & Atmosphere Weather: Sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Light southwest wind. Vibes: It’s a sizzler at Smuggs today, and the perfect excuse to make a splash! You should take full advantage of our pools, nearby reservoirs, and hidden swimming holes to keep cool. Remember to hydrate often, find shady spots to relax, and…
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