"America's Family Resort" is the official slogan of Smugglers' Notch "Sumggs," but don't let that statement fool you. While Smuggs boasts one of the best ski schools on the East Coast, this independent resort can go toe-to-toe with any resort in the east for terrain variety. Smuggs holds a true old-school New England design that features: narrow-cut groomed runs, an abundance of pristinly manicured glades, and two seat, fixed-grip chairlifts keep the nostalgia flowing at Smuggs. Fun fact: Smugglers' Notch got its name when alcohol smugglers used the notch between Sterling Mountain and Mt. Mansfield during prohibition.

The resort is made up of 3 unique peaks. Families and new skiers typically stick to Morse Mountain, the only place you can find green-rated trails. Powder hounds flock to Madonna and Sterling Mountains for their copius high-burning turns and technical obstacles. The lake-effect produces a healthy, average annual snowfall of 280 inches to the delight of locals and tourists alike. The resort is 1-hour from the airport in Burlington, VT or 3.5 hours from Boston, MA or Albany, NY and the trip to Smuggs is well worth it. You will find lodging suitable enough, though not luxurious, for your family, friends, or ski club. Smuggs is a can't-miss resort on the East Coast.