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Impressive 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…

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Turn 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…

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Pool 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…

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Deep 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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Vail Resorts Launches “Epic Friend Tickets” at 50% Off Window Rate

  This move, which is the first related to the Epic Pass suite since Rob Katz was reinstated as CEO, aims to win repeat customers to Vail Resorts’ portfolio.   Earlier today, Vail Resorts unveiled a new benefit for the 2025-26 ski season called Epic Friend Tickets. These tickets provide a set discount of 50%…

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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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Get your 2025/2026 Season Pass or Bash Badge – NOW!

Pass It On: Smuggs Best Deal Ends Labor Day! Winter might feel far away, but your best ski days start now. Lock in your Smuggs Season Pass or Bash Badge before 9/1/25 and score the lowest prices of the year. From unlimited access to midweek-only flexibility, there’s a pass with your name on it —…

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This Weekend is Full!

Conditions & Atmosphere Weather: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm Wind. Vibes: We’re excited for a Full Moon weekend that’s full of events and activities for many different interests. The weather forecast looks to keep Vermont dry and warm for the…

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Mountain Review: Cerro Catedral

MOUNTAIN SCORE   #1 in Argentina 65   #2 in South America WRITTEN REVIEW VIDEO REVIEW MOUNTAIN STATS CATEGORY BREAKDOWN  See our criteria 6 Snow: 4 Resiliency: 6 Size: 8 Terrain Diversity: 8 Challenge: 7 Lifts: 3 Crowd Flow: 7 Facilities: 6 Navigation: 10 Mountain Aesthetic: GOOD TO KNOW 1-Day Ticket: $115,000 ARS ($97 USD)…

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Mountain Review: La Parva

MOUNTAIN SCORE   #3 in Chile 63   #4 in South America WRITTEN REVIEW MOUNTAIN STATS VIDEO REVIEW CATEGORY BREAKDOWN  See our criteria 6 Snow: 5 Resiliency: 5 Size: 6 Terrain Diversity: 8 Challenge: 3 Lifts: 8 Crowd Flow: 7 Facilities: 6 Navigation: 9 Mountain Aesthetic: GOOD TO KNOW 1-Day Ticket: CLP 74,000 ($80 USD)…

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