The slopes

  • Extent 1 out of 5
  • Fast lifts 1 out of 5
  • Snow 3 out of 5
  • Queues 4 out of 5
  • Terrain p'ks 4 out of 5
  • Expert 3 out of 5
  • Intermediate 3 out of 5
  • Beginner 4 out of 5
  • Boarder 4 out of 5
  • X-country 3 out of 5
  • Restaurants 1 out of 5
  • Schools 5 out of 5
  • Families 5 out of 5

The resort

  • Resort charm 2 out of 5
  • Convenience 5 out of 5
  • Scenery 3 out of 5
  • Eating out 2 out of 5
  • Apres ski 2 out of 5
  • Off-slope 1 out of 5

Key facts

Resort315 m
Slopes315-1110 m
Lifts8
Pistes1000 acres
Price index155

Smugglers’ Notch

USA

Smuggler's Notch

The upside

  • Excellent children’s facilities
  • Lots of slope-side accommodation
  • Varied terrain for all abilities
  • No queues
  • Great for beginners, with excellent ski school

The downside

  • Family orientation may be too much for some child-free visitors
  • Highly changeable weather, and can be very cold
  • Limited local slopes
  • No proper mountain restaurants
  • Slow chairlifts
  • Only condo accommodation
  • Little après-ski atmosphere

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Went Dec 16-23 2007 with husband, 2 kids, and non-skiing…

Wendy A 5 Apr 2008 

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Summary

Smuggs hits the family target squarely, with a constant round of early-evening activities, sympathetic instructors, comprehensive childcare, a generally child-friendly layout and some long, quiet, easy runs. Those not afflicted with children may find the resort a bit overpowering. But Smuggs has satisfying and varied slopes spread across three woody mountains, including an ever-increasing number of new glades. And the base ‘village’ is about the nearest thing you’ll find in the US to a French-style purpose-built resort, with lots of comfortable condos.

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The slopes

  • Extent 1 out of 5
  • Fast lifts 1 out of 5
  • Snow 3 out of 5
  • Queues 4 out of 5
  • Terrain p'ks 4 out of 5
  • Expert 3 out of 5
  • Intermediate 3 out of 5
  • Beginner 4 out of 5
  • Boarder 4 out of 5
  • X-country 3 out of 5
  • Restaurants 1 out of 5
  • Schools 5 out of 5
  • Families 5 out of 5

The resort

  • Resort charm 2 out of 5
  • Convenience 5 out of 5
  • Scenery 3 out of 5
  • Eating out 2 out of 5
  • Apres ski 2 out of 5
  • Off-slope 1 out of 5

Key facts

Resort315 m
Slopes315-1110 m
Lifts8
Pistes1000 acres
Price index155