Sam Weintraub 10/14/26 Sam Weintraub 10/14/26

Mountain Review: Smugglers’ Notch

Ancient lifts and lackluster resiliency measures hold back a staple of the northern Vermont skiing scene.

Sam Weintraub 9/9/26 Sam Weintraub 9/9/26

Indy Pass Adds Smugglers’ Notch for 2026-27 Season

This old-school northern Vermont resort strengthens Indy’s grip on the Northeast, but the pass is losing ground elsewhere.

Sam Weintraub 3/6/26 Sam Weintraub 3/6/26

Highlighting some of the worst lifts you can ever have the misfortune of boarding in North America.

Sam Weintraub 11/20/23 Sam Weintraub 11/20/23

We rank the Vermont ski areas in order of overall mountain experience, and we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each one.

Sam Weintraub 3/29/22 Sam Weintraub 3/29/22

We share our initial thoughts on Jay Peak, Smugglers’ Notch, Bolton Valley, and Mad River Glen after visiting them earlier this winter.