Best lodge at Smuggs/Jay

[NH24fan]

Heading up to Smuggs and Jay the day after xmas for 3 nights. (staying @ Smuggs Inn).
Having never skied either, what are the best lodges to hang at/park. Looking for ease to lifts, bar, and not overrun with youngens, prefer the adult atmosphere.

Thanks, and hope ya'll are enjoying the awesome snow!

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

at smuggs you'll want to head past the main entrance and drive up to the Madonna/Sterling base lodge...thats where the main mountain is at along with a rustic lodge, good bar/food and cold LTA's on tap...!!!

The Main entrace and the lower part of the mountain is all greens/blues for ski school and beginners...Smuggs does a great job of seperating the beginners from the advanced riders/skiiers....

 

[billski]

there are no real booting up or lodge facilties at the Main entrance. That's for the overnighters. We booted up in a restaurant, and finding a place to stow gear can be a challeng.

Try to get there early enough to Madonna/Sterling lodge to park close by. The walk up can be arduous, especially if you have kids. A dropoff scenario works better there.