Smugglers' Notch
Jeffersonville, VT
Terrain Breakdown
About Smugglers' Notch
Smugglers’ Notch is an independent Jeffersonville resort with 2,610 feet of vertical, roughly 1,000 skiable acres, and 78 trails, with terrain weighted toward intermediate skiing. Its eight-lift network in this profile is primarily fixed-grip chairs plus a surface lift, with compiled uphill capacity around 7,053 passengers per hour. For planners, that combination supports broad terrain variety while typically emphasizing terrain choice over high-speed lift throughput. Use the resort’s snow report for operational status and OnTheSnow as the fallback snow-depth feed referenced in this profile.
Lift System
7053 passengers/hourChair Lifts & Gondolas
Surface Lifts & Carpets
Learn to Ski
Smugglers' Notch's award-winning kids programs and beginner terrain make it a top family-oriented resort. The Mogul Mouse Magic Lift and interconnected mountains offer progression runs perfect for building confidence, with excellent ski school instruction and day care options.
Lodging
Smugglers' Village provides slopeside hotel and condo options for families and couples seeking convenience. On-mountain pools, activities, and family-friendly amenities minimize the need to venture out, though nearby Jeffersonville and Stowe offer additional restaurants and services.
Apres-Ski
The on-mountain village vibe centers on family-friendly dining and the indoor pools rather than late-night bars. The three-mountain layout and activity village focus keep families engaged past skiing hours—this is resorts built for multi-generational groups.
Best Time to Visit
January through early March offers solid snow and the most robust family programming—Smugglers' Notch excels as a winter-vacation destination. Holiday weeks and weekends are busiest; February weekdays provide great snow and manageable crowds for families.