Resort Comparison
Mad River GlenvsKicking Horse Mountain Resort
Mad River Glen
Green Mountains, United States
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Canadian Rockies, Canada
Key Statistics
Mad River Glen
Stat
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
56 km
Total Piste
Best128 km
5
Total Lifts
5
1,090m
Peak Altitude
Best2,450m
579m
Base Altitude
Best1,190m
7/10
Snow Reliability
Best8/10
Local
Ski Pass
Local
★★☆☆☆
Family Rating
Best★★★☆☆
★★★★☆
Value Rating
★★★★☆
55mBest
Transfer Time
3h
Burlington International (BTV)
Nearest Airport
Calgary International (YYC)
Difficulty Distribution
Mad River Glen
Beginner 3/10Intermediate 4/10Advanced 10/10
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Beginner 3/10Intermediate 5/10Advanced 9/10
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
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
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
- Apres-Ski
- Advanced Terrain
- Accessibility
3category wins
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort wins on
- Terrain Variety
- Snow Reliability
- Off-Piste
- Intermediate Terrain
- Dining
- Ski School
6category wins
Tied categories (6)
Lift SystemFamily FriendlinessBeginner SuitabilityValue for MoneyAccommodationScenery & Charm
Best For
Mad River Glen
Expert skiersOff-piste enthusiastsBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charmEasy access
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Expert skiersOff-piste enthusiastsGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charm
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