• Walk at Red Rocks Park

    Walk at Red Rocks Park

    All, Our first club walk will be on Wednesday, June 12th at Red Rocks Park in South Burlington (weather permitting). We will meet at the entrance by the parking lot at 10:00AM.  Please let us know in advance if you plan to go Admin@smuggs55plus.com. Name tags are a good idea Hope to see you there.…

  • Paddling at Green Mountain Reservoir

    Paddling at Green Mountain Reservoir

    All, This week is our first paddle week, run by Jena Chafin. Meet at 10:00am at the lower parking and boat launch area of the Green Mountain Reservoir State Park.RSVP’s not needed. Look for Jena & Mike who I am told will be sporting a huge red sun hat and their red canoe replete with an umbrella…

  • Summer 2024

    Summer 2024

    All, So this is what we have going for the summer. Wednesday is club day and will offer a rotating schedule of rail-trail bike rides, paddling and walks.We will ask folks to register ahead of time so we know how many to expect and to avoid no-show days. We have four special events I will…

  • Well, that’s that then.

    Well, that’s that then.

    An iffy season that went out with a bang. Here is a photo-gallery from the end of season banquet. 60 folks and a room full of friends. You are the club. We are done with Wednesday Meetings. As long as the resort stays open we can meet at the Lot 1 Yurt or at the…

  • Week 13 – Loads’o’Snow

    Week 13 – Loads’o’Snow

    No Meeting this week. Those who have signed up will gather at Noon in the Oak room for our end of season banquet. Let’s say skiers gather on Wednesday between 9:00 and 9:30 either Today, Sunday, pretty much everything is open and there is a ton of new snow. Cross country has 11 miles open…

  • Week 12 – Part Deux

    Week 12 – Part Deux

    Tomorrow is shaping up to be one of the best days of the season. At my house, we had about 6″ of dry snow overnight after on-and-off snow over the last two days. I had an email from Norm raving about the conditions, and Susan posted the same on Facebook. The temperatures are forecast to…

  • Week 12 & Banquet

    Week 12 & Banquet

    First Up –  The end of season banquet. March 27th at Noon.We have to have the final count into The Grill in plenty of time for them to be ready.Please get your payment to Demie this week, certainly before this Wednesday, March 20th.Tickets this year are $27.00 per head, just $1:00 up from last year.Reservations…

  • Week 11 – St. Pats & Banquet

    Week 11 – St. Pats & Banquet

    The unseasonable weather continues to work against us, though there is snow in the forecast over the weekend and into Monday after which it does remain below freezing. St PAT’s Wednesday is looking reasonably civilized for our St Pat’s bash. There will not be a morning meeting to allow folks to get first chair and…

  • Week 10

    Week 10

    The weather this week is forecast to continue above freezing. As I write all three mountains are open, the base remains good and I expect the groomers will continue to work their magic. CORRECTION Our St Pat’s bash on March 13th will get going at 11:00, not 9:00The “What Can I Bring List” is at…

  • St. Patty Day on March 13

    St. Patty Day on March 13

    Hi all We will have our annual St. Patty Day celebration with the Smuggs 55+ Ski Club a little early this year. More time to enjoy the Irish in all of us this year! When: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Where: Yurt at Sterling Parking Lot Time: 9 am until …… What: Potluck ( and BYOB)…