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Winter at Smugglers' Notch Vermont

Winter 2008-2009 Calendar of Events

Fun for you and your family on and off the snow!

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Friday, November 28th

ANTICIPATED OPENING DAY! Come on out and help us to kick off the 2008/09 Winter Season! We generally open with intermediate and advanced terrain on Sterling Mountain. There's nothing better after a big Thanksgiving dinner than taking a few early season turns.


Saturday, December 6th

14TH ANNUAL BREWFEST Part 1 – Sample the finest in local & regional beers and wines, with music, munchies, and prizes. From 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm in the Meeting House. For BrewFest lodging information call 800-521-0536.

BREWFEST Part 2 is on Saturday, April 4, 2009.

Saturday, December 13th

CAMBRIDGE DAY – Residents of Cambridge & Jeffersonville, VT get FREE lift lickets, equipment rentals, and beginner group lessons! (Residents just need to show an ID.) There’ll be a lunchtime special to nosh on and a raffle prize drawing at the Madonna/Sterling Base Lodge. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit a local non-profit.

Saturday, December 20th

GRAVITY CONTROL RAIL JAM - It's time to dust off the shred sticks and throw down some early season tricks. This is the first of three Gravity Control events; come check out what Smuggs has in store! $15.00 entry fee gets you in to compete for cash and prizes!
Saturday, January 3rd

FREE FAMILY FUN RACE – Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course where every racer gets a prize! From 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.

Sunday, January 4th

FREE FAMILY FUN RACE – Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course where every racer gets a prize! From 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline. Presented by Campbell's Soup.

Saturday, January 10th

FREE FAMILY FUN RACE – Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course where every racer gets a prize! From 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.

WINTER TRAILS DAY - An afternoon celebration of snowshoeing and cross country skiing free for those new to both sports. Smugglers' Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Adventure Center will provide free rentals and offer short instructional sessions from noon until 4:00 pm for first time snowshoers and cross country skiers. For more info, contact the Smugglers' Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Adventure Center at (802) 644-1173. Nationally sponsored by Snow Sports Industries of America.

PHAT DAY! Protect Your Head at All Times! Stop by the PHAT table in the Base Lodge to learn about helmet safety on the slopes.

Sunday, January 11th

FREE FAMILY FUN RACE – Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course where every racer gets a prize! From 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.

Saturday, January 17th

SLOPESTYLE EVENT - Stay tuned for more information.

Saturday, January 24th

VERMONT SPECIALTY FOODS DAY - The Vermont Ski Areas Association and the Vermont Maple Foundation will be providing samples of Cabot Cheese, Vermont maple syrup and other delicious Vermont products at the Gazebo in the Village from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Come sample some of Vermont's finest foods!

HERITAGE WINTERFEST - The Smugglers' Notch Area Chamber of Commerce presents a community clelebration of Winter! Events include the nationally recognized Primitive Biathlon (period costumes, snowshoes, and muskets), a guided snowshoe nature hike at Smugglers' Notch Resort's Nordic Center, children's story hour, sleigh rides, lasagna dinner, a puppet show by No Strings Marionettes (performing The Hobbit), fireworks, and other activities in and around Jeffersonville. For more info contact Rockin' Ron at 802-644-1118.

Sunday, January 25th

HERITAGE WINTERFEST - The Smugglers' Notch Area Chamber of Commerce presents a community clelebration of Winter! Today's event is the nationally recognized Primitive Biathlon (period costumes, snowshoes, and muskets). Spectators are welcome. For more info contact Rockin' Ron at 802-644-1118.


Saturday, February 7th

FREE FAMILY FUN RACE – Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course. Every racer gets a prize! From 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.

Sunday, February 8th

FREE FAMILY FUN RACE – Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course. Every racer gets a prize! From 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.

Saturday, February 14th

GRAVITY CONTROL SLOPESTYLE - Hey--it's sweeter than chocolate and lasts longer than flowers. Show us your real true love when you throw down at the Smuggs Gravity Control Slopestyle Event! $20.00 entry fee. Win cash and prizes!

Saturday, March 7th

FREE FAMILY FUN RACE – Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course. Every racer gets a prize! From 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.

Sunday, March 8th

FREE FAMILY FUN RACE – Who’s the fastest in your family? Find out on our timed race course. Every racer gets a prize! From 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on Lower Madonna Liftline.


Saturday, April 4th

14TH ANNUAL BREWFEST Part 2 - Sample the finest in local & regional beers and wines, with music, munchies, and prizes. From 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm in the Meeting House. For Brewfest Lodging info call 800-521-0536.

GRAVITY CONTROL BIG AIR COMPETITION - The third and final Gravity Control event of the season! It's a big deal and the stakes are high! Take your chance and play a hand at the last of the Smuggs Gravity Control competitions! $25.00 entry fee. Win cash and prizes!
Sunday April 5th

Last Day of Operation for Morse Mountain

Sunday April 12th

Tentative Closing Day for Upper Mountains.


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