Central Vermont
Mad River Glen
Mad River Glen has spent decades declining to become a modern ski resort. There’s a single chair, plenty of bumps, very little grooming where it isn’t necessary, and no snowboards. You either understand the appeal immediately or probably won’t.
How Mad River Glen Compares
Across 31 Northeast ski areas
- Average snowfall
- 228 in / year
- Ski area size
- 115 acres
- Length of ski runs
- 2,037 ft
Mountain Stats
- Trails
- 60
- Lifts
- 5
- Summit elevation
- 3,637 ft
- Base elevation
- 1,600 ft
Terrain
Green runs (Beginner)
- 20%
- Blue runs (Intermediate)
- 35%
- Black runs (Advanced)
- 45%
Terrain Parks (seasonal)
- 0
Glades
- 5/5
Moguls
- 5/5
Grooming
- 2/5
Night Skiing
- Yes
Prices PLACEHOLDER DATA
- Lift Ticket
- Varies by date
- Adult pass 2026–27
- $1,259 + tax · thru Oct 12
- Beer
- Check menu
- Lunch
- Check menu
- Lodging
- Varies by stay
- Parking
- Free
Recommendations PLACEHOLDER DATA
- Lodging
- Mountain House Lodge
Simple rooms, mountain mornings, and no unnecessary fuss.
- Food
- Village Inn & Restaurant
Good food, stiff drinks, and a welcome worth earning.
- Drinks
- Snowshoe Pub
Cold beer, warm company, and no reason to hurry.
- Gear Shop
- Mountain Gear & Tune
Trail-tested gear, local advice, and a proper tune-up.
- Nearby Attractions
- Village Cinema & Adventure Center
Climbing walls, rope bridges and an arcade for kids and adults.