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The most family-friendly ski resort in the East is in Vermont, according to Ski magazine
The standout resort is part of the publication's Resort Guide 2026.
Skiing together is a great bonding event for families, according to Ski magazine, and the ultimate family ski destination is in Vermont.
The publication released a list of the 10 most family-friendly ski resorts in the East, part of its Resort Guide 2026, and Smugglers’ Notch Resort in Jeffersonville ranked No. 1.
Smuggs, as the resort is affectionately known, is billed as “America’s family resort.” It first opened in 1956 and today offers 1,000 acres of skiable terrain across three mountains, 78 trails, eight lifts, and plenty of programming for children.
“There might not be any better way to bond as a family than on skis,” wrote Ski magazine. “Parents passing down their love of the sport to children, kids racing mom and dad down the slopes. Hot chocolate for all! Family skiing is the best.”
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Smuggs goes “above and beyond” for families, wrote Ski, with unique programs, knowledgeable ski school instructors, and more.
The strengths of Smugglers’ Notch is its terrain variety and grooming, according to the publication, and its weaknesses are lifts and dining.
Here is what Ski magazine readers wrote about Smugglers’ Notch:
A very warm and comfortable place to vacation with family and friends.
Smugglers’ Notch is a great family resort, with beautiful terrain for all skill levels, and a down-to-earth feel.
Check out Ski magazine’s list of the 10 most family-friendly ski resorts in the East.
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