Looking for a kid-friendly ski resort in Vermont? Smugglers' Notch guarantees you'll love their family-friendly ski area. Ski, snowboard, cross country skiing lessons, and fun and games are provided while parents are enjoying their own lessons and après-ski activities. Family packages are available for all levels and price ranges.
They are so family friendly, Smuggs claims, "We guarantee that each member of your family will have fun, learn to ski or snowboard or will improve their technique - regardless of current ability level - or we will refund the cost of that person's lesson."
Located in Jeffersonville, just north of Stowe Vermont, Smugglers' Notch is the premier ski resort, consisting of multiple "communities" (villages) in and around the resort, has everything one could ever want or need. In fact, the ski area is so large, it is a complete city, with no need to look elsewhere. You can literally park your car, and not leave the ski resort for the rest of the week. Shuttles take guests back and forth from their lodge, to ski slope, to restaurants, to grocery shopping, to après-ski activities, and finally back to their 1-5 bedroom condos.
Smugglers' Notch custom-crafted, full-day programs engage kids from 6 weeks to 17 years and include lessons, on-and-off slope activities, lunch and a whole lot more. Here are just some of the family-friendly programs and activities you can expect.
Smugglers' Notch Family-Friendly Programs
Treasures - 6 weeks to 3 years: Treasures, Smugglers' million-dollar child care center will not just babysit your children, they've created a wonderland for infants and toddlers for them to play in. Treasures is fully licensed, so parents have complete assurance their children are being cared for while they enjoy their day on the slopes.
Discovery Dynamos - 3 to 5 years old: Smuggs starts kids off early - 3 year olds on skis, and 4 year olds on snowboards. Beginning snowboarders get set up with Burton equipment. Their all-day Discovery Dynamos program includes lunch, expert lessons, fun and games, and so much more. Parents can be sure their kids are learning to ski, while they're having their own adult lessons.
Adventure Rangers - 6 to 10 years old: The full-day Adventure Rangers program includes lessons, races, guided on-slope treks, interactive nature discovery, and supervised afternoon fun indoors.
The Notch Squad - 11 to 15 years old - Teens and Tweens get together for all-day programs as The Notch Squad gets them started, with races and supervised off-the-slopes fun for those that are catching up, or a more advanced program for those looking to bring their alpine skills up a notch. Lots of time off for supervised activities like ice skating, swimming and hanging with their friends at the Fun Zone.
Mountain Explorer - 16 to 17 years old - Group sessions and private lessons give older teens time to practice their skills. Night School for Boarding under the lights, or in one of Smuggs terrain parks. The "teen-only" group has more freedom to enjoy the parent-free, supervised Outer Limits Teen Center. Time for swimming, skating, cross-country ski, snowshoe or just hang out.
Smugglers’ Notch has Excellent Referrals
- "The granddaddy of all family resorts." MSNBC.com
- "#1 for Family Programs in North America for 10 years." SKI Magazine
- "A neighborhood of your dreams." Yankee Magazine
- "Visitors' Choice Award: Most Family Friendly Northeastern Resort"
- "Top 20 Family Ski Destinations" familyskihub.com
- "...the perfect family resort." Ladies Home Journal
When Does Smugglers' Notch Open for the 2009 Ski Season?
Weather permitting, Smuggs proposed opening is November 27th, with limited terrain. Opening day for Winter programs and instruction is
scheduled for December 11th.
Smugglers' Notch Resort Accommodations
Smuggs features 5 Communities with luxurious condos and townhouses. Ranging in size from 1-5 bedrooms some with full kitchens, washers and dryers, jacuzzis, etc. $240.00 - $750.00 per night. Smugglers’ Notch also participates in the RCI timeshare exchange program.
Smugglers’ Notch Fast Facts
- Total trails: 78 all interconnected on three mountains — Morse Mountain, Madonna and Sterling Mountains.
- Total lifts: 8
- Top Elevation: 3650 feet
- Vertical Drop: 2,610 feet
- Annual Snowfall: 288 inches
Smugglers’ Notch 2009 Lift Ticket Prices:
- Regular Season - Adults $62.00, Kids $46.00
- Early/Late Season - Adults $44.00, Kids $34.00
- Holiday Season - Adults $66.00, Kids $48.00
- Kids (5 and under) and Seniors (70+) - FREE
Smugglers’ Notch Contact Info
- Reservations: 1-800-419-4615
- General Info: 1-802-644-8851
- Snow phone: 1-802-644-1111
- Coordinates: 44°34′22″N 72°46′34″W
- smuggs@smuggs.com
- Smugglers' Notch Resort
- 4323 Vermont Route 108 South
- Smugglers' Notch, VT 05464-9537
Sources: www.smuggs.com
Photo credit: wikipedia
Note: Information and prices subject to change.
Written by Donna Diegel
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