Month: September 2025
The Mission for Views
Yesterday, Caleb (our social media manager) and I went for a local drive to take in the nearly peak colors in our quaint little valley. We took off from Smuggs and drove up Dejardins Road, a small dirt road that parallels Route 108 South, heading up into the notch. This road offers a peak-a-boo view…
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Vail Resorts’ $21 Million Court Loss Explained (And Why You Should Care)
Resorts like Mount Hood Meadows are at risk of a complete shutdown within the next 12-18 months due to an escalating liability crisis. Background When it comes to the last 12 months, developments for Vail Resorts have not been decidedly what one might call good. But within the past few weeks, the news…
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Powderhorn Planning to Replace West End Lift with High-Speed Quad
The nearly 15 minute ride time of the West End double will drop by more than 50% for the 2026-27 ski season. One of the longest lift rides in Colorado is expected to become drastically shorter for the 2026-27 season. That’s because earlier this week, far-western Colorado’s Powderhorn ski resort announced plans to…
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Mountain Review: Powderhorn
MOUNTAIN SCORE #18 in Colorado 58 #79 Overall WRITTEN REVIEW MOUNTAIN STATS CATEGORY BREAKDOWN See our criteria 7 Snow: 5 Resiliency: 5 Size: 6 Terrain Diversity: 6 Challenge: 5 Lifts: 8 Crowd Flow: 3 Facilities: 7 Navigation: 6 Mountain Aesthetic: GOOD TO KNOW 1-Day Ticket: $89-$109 Pass Affiliation: Indy Pass On-site Lodging: Yes…
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Mountain Review: Nevados de Chillán
MOUNTAIN SCORE #1 in Chile 66 #1 in South America WRITTEN REVIEW VIDEO REVIEW MOUNTAIN STATS CATEGORY BREAKDOWN See our criteria 8 Snow: 5 Resiliency: 6 Size: 8 Terrain Diversity: 8 Challenge: 3 Lifts: 7 Crowd Flow: 6 Facilities: 6 Navigation: 9 Mountain Aesthetic: GOOD TO KNOW 1-Day Ticket: 68,000-85,000 CLP ($70-$88 USD)…
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Pholiage Report
As autumn moves forward, the three mountains at Smuggs are beginning to reveal a life beyond a dream. The canopy that once felt endless and uniform is now alive with ruby waves of maple, birch, and beech, creating a divided sky between the deep blue above and the fiery stash on the slopes. This year,…
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Most Shocking Things About Skiing in Australia
Skiing in Australia is decidedly exotic, although it does have its drawbacks. Background When it comes to a trip to Australia, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the Outback (and maybe an exotic array of animals). But a surprising thing to the outside observer is that it actually has a…
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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.…
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