Middlebury College Snow Bowl vs Smugglers' Notch

Middlebury College Snow Bowl (Vermont) and Smugglers' Notch (Vermont) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatMiddlebury College Snow BowlSmugglers' Notch
Vertical drop951 ft (290 m)2,533 ft (772 m)
Summit elevation2,661 ft3,648 ft
Base elevation1,709 ft1,115 ft
Lifts49
Runs26110
Beginner terrain35%15%
Intermediate terrain19%57%
Expert terrain46%28%
Night skiingNoNo

Smugglers' Notch has the bigger vertical (2,533 ft vs 951 ft); Smugglers' Notch has more runs (110 vs 26); Middlebury College Snow Bowl skews more expert (46% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Middlebury College Snow BowlNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Smugglers' NotchNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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