![]() ![]() It’s been a rainy, icy weather system since we arrived. But the side of the mountain is steep and narrow at certain parts. We are creeping slowly up the highest one of the three mountains that make up Smugglers’ Notch family ski resort, Vermont. Long time skiers, they’ve been up Mount Madonna before and are able to identify all the drops and pitches as we climb the face of the mountain. My family and an entire extended family from Long Island. There are 12 of us seated inside the cab. They have one of the best views on the trip up. Both of our girls are ecstatic to have front row seats beside the driver. What brings you to Smugglers’ Notch? Have you been here before? Where are you from? We are all getting comfortable when the kids are asked by the driver if they want to ride right up front. A quick introduction and we all climb into the back of the Cat Trax Express. There is a group already waiting with a tour guide outside the Lodge. The weather has cooled off significantly and we are expecting snow. A short drive up hill and we have arrived at the base. We advise the driver we are heading to Madonna and Sterling Base Lodge. ![]() It took its inaugural trip around 2014.Īfter a quick dinner we grabbed a resort shuttle from our room in Kestrel 1. The Cat Trax Express is relatively new at Smuggs. It’s a heated ride up the side of the mountain. Twice a week the Cat Trax Express climbs vertically up the mountain all the way to the very top. Cider walks, tubing, air boarding, snowshoe walks, Kid’s Night Out, pirate dinners, and fun family competitions like I-Did-A-Sled are all part of the adventure here. You can’t help but find a little something for everyone. There are many fun family activities to do here for kids of all ages. So Smugglers’ Notch seemed like a great chance to give it a try. This is a ride I have not yet encountered on any of our other trips. ![]() Prowl the mountain in a Cat Trax Express? Let me think…um…yes. Traveler Tip: Refer to your RIG often to see what activities are happening at what time throughout the resort. ![]()
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