About Us
Club History
Historically, the Smugglers' Notch Ski Club has given birth to ski careers of many Olympians, National Team Members, Pro Skiers, and College athletes. The Smugglers' Notch Ski Club began in 1959 through the prowess of a man named Mickey Cochran. He along with his son and daughters made what was then the Madonna Mountain Racing Team. Racers flocked to be coached by him and participate in a unique program that was both inexpensive and for its time "state of the art." In 1975, SNSC became a non-profit organization with the goal of providing children the opportunity to ski competitively. In 1997 a decision was made that in order to continue the Clubs' future success, a full time executive director was required, along with the construction of a new building and trail. In 1998 the Club moved from the State Shelter, which had become unsafe, was undersized, and lacked an adequate water supply, to its present modern facility located at the base of the T-bar. A new race trail, Snakebite, was designed and constructed. As in the past, membership participation and volunteerism is an important part of our Club's culture. Without our members involvement the Club can not succeed. Today, we are the hosts of over 100 junior alpine and snowboard athletes. Through the decades the Club has changed in both name and coaches, but the commitment to keep SNSC promoting the sport of ski and snowboard competition will always continue.
Mission Statement
Our mission at the Smugglers' Notch Ski & Snowboard Club is to provide our athletes with opportunities to learn, grow, and become successful through quality experiences while reaching for personal goals in alpine and snowboard sports and competitions. We support our mission by:
- Providing the resources for a fun and creative learning environment that allows all athletes to reach their full potential.
- Providing affordable programs and scholarships through fund raising support.
- Providing quality coaches who adhere to high standards.
- Encouraging personal growth and athletic excellence.
- Instilling a life long love of winter sports.
- Teaching how to be dignified in defeat, gracious in victory, and most importantly, how to put forth one's best effort at all times.