Category: Views
North American Snowsports Journalists Association
NASJA Recognizes Excellence in Snowsports Media and Competition Bob Gillen Memorial Award: Honoree Hugh Johnson, Smugglers’ Notch Resort’s snow reporter, has provided the daily snow conditions as well as a local’s perspective of the Smuggs world for nearly 30 years, including writing and providing images for the daily “Hugh’s Views” column (now “Views from the Notch”), updating local…
Read MoreAnother Beautiful Day at Smugglers’ Notch
Conditions & Atmosphere Weather: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Light northwest wind. Vibes: Basically, Mary Poppins approved. Practically perfect in every way. It’s a Jolly Holiday, so pack a picnic (with a spoonful of sugar), hum a Chim Chim Cher-ee tune, and have a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious kind of day. Today’s Highlight Activities: S’mores Tour. Ages 3 &…
Read MoreA Pond Lies on Top of it
Conditions & Atmosphere Weather: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Vibes: After a string of scorching days that had us all glued to the nearest AC unit or fan, the air finally turns the page. Today brings a refreshing break, cooler temps, lighter breezes, and a reason to step outside and get moving. It’s a…
Read MoreThere’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 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 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 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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