Overview
- 15 Beginner
- 10 Intermediate
- 20 Advanced
Mad River Glen is one of the most unique ski areas in the country, famous for its legendary expert terrain, beautiful and varied beginner and intermediate trails, and, of course, the nation's last surviving single chairlift.
The extensive trail system follows the contours of General Stark mountain to a single base area, making it easy for families and friends to... ski together. Located in the "snow corner" of New England, Mad River's 250 inches of annual snowfall combine with uncrowded slopes free of snowboarding, and a pristine mountain environment to create a skiing experience like no other.
Mad River Glen is located in Fayston, Vermont. *Note: Mad River Glen chooses to not allow snowboarding, please be respectful of this decision*
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The extensive trail system follows the contours of General Stark mountain to a single base area, making it easy for families and friends to... ski together. Located in the "snow corner" of New England, Mad River's 250 inches of annual snowfall combine with uncrowded slopes free of snowboarding, and a pristine mountain environment to create a skiing experience like no other.
Mad River Glen is located in Fayston, Vermont. *Note: Mad River Glen chooses to not allow snowboarding, please be respectful of this decision*
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Operations
Status
Open
Lifts Open/Total
3 of 5
Weekday Hours
Mon-Fri: 9a-3:45p
Trails Open/Total
32 of 45
Weekend Hours
Sat/Sun: 8:30a-3:45p
Stats & Conditions
Base Elevation
1,600 ft
24-hr Snowfall
0"
Vertical Drop
2,037 ft
Avg Base Depth
4-16"
Peak Elevation
3,637 ft
Photos
Mad River Glen Logo
Mad River Glen Trail Map
Reviews & Tips (35)
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I have never been here but my parents have and they say it is great and im ganna come here
written Feb 05 2012 - 06:57 PM
That is were I learned to ski! Age 2 to 12! Great memories. 1. the blankets for the single chair and 2. the Easter Egg hunts.
Mad River Glen ski it if you can!
written Jan 17 2012 - 09:55 AM
that's the mountain i learned to ski on. a tough one , but i love it. a nice place too ski. skied with the whiz ski club. always had a great time there.
written Jan 17 2012 - 06:50 AM
MRG is IT. I think they should start offering citizenship passports! I ski it to the point of exhaustion from bell to bell and cry when I arrive and the single chair has closed for the night. Happened to have a MRG lift ticket on my parka when I skied Kirkwood, (CA). I came up to a gang of locals Kirkwooders about to enter off piste and asked to tag along with them off-piste, as I was unfamiliar with the resort. One of them saw my MRG lift ticket and asked how I handled the trails at MRG. When I confessed my sickness for MRG, they welcomed me from 9:30 to 2:30. What a passport MRG was. Mad River Glen is the ultimate skier mountain, and if you ski it, your caliber jumps up to the respect level you could only gain if you ski Jackson Hole, Squaw USA, Kirkwood, Alta. I am a naturalized citizen of Mad River Glen.
written Nov 21 2011 - 07:38 PM
Couldn't have been happier. $20 for a Wednesday where I didn't share a chair or trail with a single person. Amazing experience.
written Mar 29 2011 - 09:07 AM
Paradise... wow. Also, hit run #30, and then half way down, jump into the trees on skier's left. Stay in there til bottom. Wow.
Liftopia rocks!
written Mar 28 2011 - 07:35 AM
We skied March 16 in fog and rain and still my son (13) can't wait to return. Me. too.
written Mar 22 2011 - 08:34 AM
Went March 18
60 degrees, great sun, awesome spring conditions!
Capped off with a Lawson's Imperial Stout at the lodge. My best ski day of the year! Thanks for the $23.00 ticket liftopia.
written Mar 20 2011 - 04:13 PM
You already know this mountain is great. Some of you might fear the lack of snowmaking...dont. Natural is where it is at. This is east coast skiing and there is going to be a little rain here and there....those man made hills get very hard and slick. No fun. But the natural at MRG you can always get an edge into. And when it warms up a little, the natural gets soft far sooner, and there is nothing better. Afraid of a few scratches on your nice skis? Some people will give up half the fun of skiing so their skis look nice in the closet. Rediculous. Have the fun, and buy a new pair every couple of years with the savings on the lift tickets.
written Mar 18 2011 - 02:19 PM
One of the best days of skiing (March 15th) ever! beautiful day and great conditions. No lines at all
written Mar 17 2011 - 07:13 PM
I skied Mad River on March 9, and I skied on the best snow I have had in years. This is an excellent place for anyone who can ski bumps, though there are some groomers by Birdland. The low lift capacity and the snowboarder ban keeps the trails in reasonable shape considering the lack of snowboarding. I highly recommend this place to any skier who can do or is learning how to do moguls.
written Mar 14 2011 - 04:01 PM
This is an old school ski resort. Definately have to be on the top of your game to ski here. Although a few groomers, for the most part this is a place for advanced skiiers. Don't let the trail ratings fool you. Overall the place is run very smoothly and I enjoyed the vibe I got from everybody at Mad River. Music blasting from the single chair and a cool bar to relax at after a nice day. Especially liked the $24 liftopia ticket that I scored, made the day even better!
written Mar 14 2011 - 10:25 AM
When skiing at MRG bare in mind that the trail rating system is only relevant to the mountain you are on. Most "Blue Squares" at MRG would qualify as "Black Diamonds" at any other hill. Also, watch for mogul fields that tend to be created on the downhill side of sudden slope changes. MRG is as pure as skiing can get outside of back country tours!! On a clear day from the top you can see from Whiteface in NY ove to Mount Washington in NH.
written Mar 14 2011 - 08:01 AM
