Bear Den Partners acquires Smugglers’ Notch, keeps Stritzler family involved, and plans no immediate changes.

Bear Den Partners, which owns Burke Mountain, has acquired Smugglers’ Notch Resort in Vermont, retaining the Stritzler family’s ownership stake and advisor role for Lisa Stritzler. The deal, part of a broader regional consolidation, preserves the resort’s family-oriented culture and independent operations, with no major changes planned. The company aims to enhance efficiency through shared back-end resources while maintaining each mountain’s unique identity. Future pass benefits may expand across the four properties, though details remain unclear.