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Smugglers notch resort (by Richard B.):
Our family went to Smuggs on RCI exchange so I may not be the best to answer question. I will say my experience with the Smuggs travel planners through their web site contact email has always been very good and they should answer your question.
With RCI exchange we purchased a week family Smuggs Pass for 179 dollars. Your family will be entered in computer so their are now discounts for about everything you do, plus several free activities. We have gone in the 2nd week of Jan the last 2 years and Smuggs is quiet. Ski camps are great for the kids but was majority of cost of our whole trip however I highly recommend.
Do pay attention to charges as not all staff is up to speed. Some do not know what a Smuggs Pass was, but if you purchase, it appears that they will treat you like a full paying regular time share guest. It saved our family of four after paying for smuggs pass, maybe 100 dollars or so based on ski lift discounts, Camp discounts(this saved us as we had 2 kids with 15% camp discount, over 4 days) Otherwise without doing camp, the discount may have not been worth it other than they treat you a little better. We purchased some store items in the Mountain Outfitters and received discount there.
So to answer your question, I would enquire about the Smuggs Pass if you rent privately and see if it is an option. If so, I would think it might be the way to go just to have easy access to all activities and just make sure you are aware of the discount rates so you get what is available.
On a side note, My wife and I love the Stella Notte Restaurant across the street. Great food and Atmosphere.
R Bailey Auburn AL.