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We had a blast playing golf with Magic Mountain Ski Area President Geoff Hatheway and Middlebury Snowbowl GM Kim Essensa at Ski Vermont’s 2026 Annual Meeting. Managing a ski area takes a level head and patient demeanor—and we put that to the test on the course. Becca had never golfed before, and Bryan lost three balls by his fourth stroke.

Jay Peak has a beautiful and challenging course, but through grit and determination Bryan and Becca…let Geoff and Kim carry the team to a respectable middle-of-the-pack finish in the tournament. Our team didn’t win an award, but Kim and Geoff deserved one.

It’s fun going on a first-time adventure with friends—and there are plenty of new experiences waiting for you at Vermont ski areas--from ropes courses to falconry. Check out skivermont.com and make your next memory.

Staying busy this summer

New announcement from Smugglers' Notch Resort

Leadership Announcement from Jon Schaefer -

Smugglers’ Notch Resort announced today the appointment of Brandon Swartz as its new General Manager, welcoming the seasoned ski industry leader whose lifelong connection to Vermont helped shape both his career and passion for mountain communities.

Swartz’s connection to Vermont began at just three years old when he first learned to ski at Mount Snow. That passion eventually led to his first job teaching children to ski at the resort and inspired a career that has spanned more than two decades in the ski industry. Swartz later graduated with a Recreation Resource and Ski Resort Management degree from Vermont State University Lyndon, where he met his wife and established lasting ties to the Northeast Kingdom. The couple would later marry at Burke Mountain, where Swartz also served as a ski patroller early in his career.

Now, after more than two decades of leadership roles at respected mountain resorts across the country, Swartz will return to Vermont to help steward one of the state’s most beloved mountain destinations. At Smugglers’ Notch, Swartz will oversee all aspects of resort operations while working closely with employees, homeowners, local businesses, and community partners.

“Coming back to Vermont is incredibly meaningful to me,” said Swartz. “This is where I learned the ski business and where I developed a deep appreciation for the role resorts play in their communities. My wife Nicole and I are excited for the move and to raise our sons on the mountain.”

Head to the link below to read the rest of the press release:

https://www.smuggs.com/views-from-the-notch/leadership-announcement/