Resort Comparison
Mad River GlenvsCypress Mountain
Mad River Glen
Green Mountains, United States
Cypress Mountain
British Columbia, Canada
Key Statistics
Mad River Glen
Stat
Cypress Mountain
56 kmBest
Total Piste
53 km
5
Total Lifts
Best6
1,090m
Peak Altitude
Best1,440m
579m
Base Altitude
Best900m
7/10Best
Snow Reliability
6/10
Local
Ski Pass
Ikon
★★☆☆☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Value Rating
★★★★☆
55m
Transfer Time
Best30m
Burlington International (BTV)
Nearest Airport
Vancouver (YVR)
Difficulty Distribution
Mad River Glen
Beginner 3/10Intermediate 4/10Advanced 10/10
Cypress Mountain
Beginner 7/10Intermediate 6/10Advanced 4/10
Estimated Trip Cost
Based on 2 travelers, 7 nights, mid-range accommodation. Includes flights from the US, lift passes, ski hire, and transfers.
Category Scores
Mad River Glen
Cypress Mountain
Terrain Variety
5
Snow Reliability
7
Lift System
4
Family Friendliness
3
Apres-Ski
5
Off-Piste
8
Beginner Suitability
3
Intermediate Terrain
4
Advanced Terrain
10
Value for Money
7
Accommodation
5
Dining
5
Accessibility
7
Scenery & Charm
8
Ski School
4
The Verdict
Mad River Glen wins on
- Snow Reliability
- Apres-Ski
- Off-Piste
- Advanced Terrain
- Value for Money
- Accommodation
- Dining
7category wins
Cypress Mountain wins on
- Lift System
- Family Friendliness
- Beginner Suitability
- Intermediate Terrain
- Accessibility
- Ski School
6category wins
Tied categories (2)
Terrain VarietyScenery & Charm
Best For
Mad River Glen
Expert skiersOff-piste enthusiastsBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charmEasy access
Cypress Mountain
BeginnersFamiliesBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charmEasy access
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