Mad River Glen Ski Resort

Mad River Glen

Projected Opening: Dec 12
Projected Closing: Apr 03
Lifts: 5
Trails: 60
Skiable Terrain: 115 ac
Base: 1,600'
Summit: 3,637'
Vertical Drop: 2,037'
Average Snowfall: 110"

Snowfall

110"

Annual Snowfall

Dec16"
Jan31"
Feb31"
Mar29"
Apr6"

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Located in the Mad River Valley within the Green Mountain Range on General Stark Mountain in Vermont, Mad River Glen is known for having only one of two single chairlifts left in operation and being one of a few “skiers only” ski resorts left in North America. MRG averages 250 inches of snowfall annually and offers skiers 45 named trails serviced by four chairlifts that vary from beginner to expert, but is best known for its expert tree skiing.

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Important Dates

Projected opening date
Dec 12, 2026
Projected closing date
Apr 03, 2027
Projected Days Open
134
Days Open Last Year
134
Years Open
78
Average Snowfall
110"

Terrain

Runs in Total

Longest Run

1 mi

Skiable Terrain

115 ac

Snow Making

16 ac

Lifts

Double Chairs

Surface Lifts

Inside Scoop

Ski school programs for all levels, day care for children 6 months to 6 years, naturalist programs, full-service ski and rental shop along with a retail store, table service and cafeteria dining. Fifteen percent snowmaking.

Reviews

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Mad River Glen is a skier's mountain and a family mountain. Beginner to Expert you will find terrain to suit your skills and you won't be dodging half of New Jersey on the trails so you can work on your technique without worry. The single chair is a ride you won't duplicate and the reason the trai…

Aug 23, 2016