Smugglers' Notch Resort
Vermont, United States
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The closest major airport is Burlington (BTV), with a ~1h transfer to the resort.
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About Smugglers' Notch Resort
Smugglers' Notch Resort is consistently rated the best family ski resort in the eastern United States by travel publications and family travel awards, a three-mountain complex in northern Vermont that has built its entire brand and infrastructure around the specific needs of families with children — from the award-winning ski and ride school to the on-mountain childcare, terrain-based learning areas, and the village-centred resort design that keeps cars away from the base area. Its 67km of terrain across three interconnected peaks — Morse, Sterling, and Madonna — spans a genuine range from the country's best-designed learn-to-ski progression terrain to the double-black diamond glade skiing on Madonna that tests even expert skiers after heavy snowfall. The Notch's protected position in a dramatic mountain pass between the peaks creates a microclimate that consistently delivers more natural snow than the Vermont average, with the steep terrain on Sterling and Madonna holding powder considerably longer than exposed southern-facing slopes. For US families planning a ski holiday who want a resort designed specifically around their needs rather than one that accommodates families as an afterthought, Smugglers' Notch represents the gold standard of eastern US family skiing.
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