About Smugglers' Notch
Smugglers' Notch is a ski resort in Vermont. It offers 2,610 feet of vertical drop, 310 skiable acres, 78 marked runs, served by 8 lifts, with an average of about 300" of snow a year. A February 2026 collaborative ownership transition brought Bear Den Partners into the resort while the Stritzler family retained an ownership stake. Ski Vermont lists six double chairs and two surface lifts. Average snowfall is published as 25 feet; stored value is 300 inches.
Why Visit Smugglers' Notch?
- 78 runs with 2,612ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 300"
- 310 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 8 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Smugglers' Notch, plus places we’ve researched.
Our guideWhich area should you stay in? Every Smugglers' Notch base compared
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Mountain Statistics
3,642ft
Summit Elevation
1,110m
1,030ft
Base Elevation
314m
2,612ft
Vertical Drop
796m
310 acres
Skiable Area
125.45 ha
78
Total Runs
3.5mi
Longest Run
5.6km
8
Lifts
300"
Avg. Snowfall
762cm annually
How Smugglers' Notch compares
Terrain Breakdown
17%
51%
32%
●Beginner
17% of trails
■Intermediate
51% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
32% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 25, 2025
Closing DayApril 15, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Smugglers' Notch
By Car
Smugglers' Notch is in Vermont, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude44.5856
Longitude-72.7856
RegionVermont, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Smugglers' Notch trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Smugglers' Notch averages 300" of snowfall a year.
Smugglers' Notch rates 17% of its terrain as beginner, across 78 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Smugglers' Notch averages 300" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 3,642 ft.
Smugglers' Notch is located in Vermont, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 44.5856, -72.7856.
Our where-to-stay guide for Smugglers' Notch compares every base area — who each suits, which lifts it's near, and named places to stay — with live prices. You'll find it in the Where to Stay section near the top of this page.
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