Kick-Off Winter at Smuggs
Daily Activity & Entertainment Schedule
December 13 – 15, 2024
Winter Kickoff Weekend!
Fun, Prizes & Adventure
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at Smugglers’ Notch! From December 13 – 15, 2024, we’re kicking off the season with a special package filled with family fun, live entertainment, and exclusive perks. Upon check-in Friday, guests will receive an entry ticket for a chance to win fantastic raffle prizes at our Bootleggers’ Après Ski Party, featuring live music from Jammin’ Sam! From Cat Trax tours to gift cards and local goodies, the prizes will be worth sticking around for. Cap off the evening with an exciting glow tubing under the stars!
Saturday brings even more excitement with the grand opening of The Stash, a barbecue, demos, and gear discounts. Enjoy tastings, snow bike demos, and a bonfire at McGovern Lodge, or head to the Village Green for snow carving and hot chocolate. The weekend wraps up with breakfast sandwich deals on Sunday and a special Bounce Back coupon for our next big event, BrewFest! It’s a weekend packed with activities the whole family will love.
Mountains of Fun
Please be prepared to show your SmuggsPass or Daycation ticket at all venues. The days and times for the activities listed here are weather-dependent and subject to change.
Aqua Fitness 9:15 am – 10:00 am
Ages 18 & older. A great way to get a low-impact workout at the Courtside Pool.
Courtside Pool 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
A heated indoor pool, relaxing hot tubs, and changing facilities are available.
Bootleggers’ Apres Ski 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Featuring live music from Jammin’ Sam.
Moonlight Mile Time – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Start the weekend with a Moonlight Mile event at the Smuggs Nordic Adventure Center!
Glow Tubing 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm An exciting and unique activity for all ages!
Grand Opening of The Stash 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Visit the Madonna Sterling Base Lodge. 50% off demos.
McGovern Lodge Open House 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Hot Cider, Donuts, Bonfire, Equipment Demo, and more
Country Store Sampling 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Stop by the Country Store to sample a selection of Vermont products.
Meet the Siber Sled Dogs 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Must preregister.
3 Mountain Outfitters in the Resort: Stop by to purchase Smugglers’ Notch Gift Cards and check out the discounts on select gear and apparel.
Village Green 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Bonfire, Hot Chocolate, Sugar on Snow, Butternut Mountain Maple Samples
Home Grown Music Series 8:30 pm
Visit Bootleggers’ Lounge to enjoy music from our featured local performers of the week.
Mountain Grill Breakfast Sandwich Special: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Start your day with a delicious breakfast sandwich at The Mountain Grill for just $6! Enjoy a fried egg paired with your choice of applewood smoked bacon, ham, or a sausage patty, topped with your favorite cheese (Cabot cheddar, American, Swiss, or Monterey Jack). All served on a sandwich-sized English muffin or a plain bagel—your pick. Perfect fuel for a day of adventure!
The Stash!
Come to our open house on December 14 at the Madonna Sterling Base Lodge
Join us for an exciting open house from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Madonna Sterling Base Lodge to celebrate the grand opening of The Stash! Enjoy live music from a DJ on the Green Peppers Deck, score great deals on demos, and enter to win door prizes. You’ll also find discounts on gear and apparel, a demo clinic to try out new equipment, delicious barbecue, and drink specials. It’s the perfect way to kick off the season in style!
