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Resort Comparison

Mad River GlenvsWhistler Blackcomb

Mad River Glen ski resort
United States flag

Mad River Glen

Green Mountains, United States

Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
Canada flag

Whistler Blackcomb

Coast Mountains, Canada

Key Statistics

Mad River Glen
Stat
Whistler Blackcomb
56 km
Total Piste
Best243 km
5
Total Lifts
Best37
1,090m
Peak Altitude
Best2,284m
579m
Base Altitude
Best652m
7/10
Snow Reliability
Best8/10
★★☆☆☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★☆
★★★★☆Best
Value Rating
★★★☆☆
55mBest
Transfer Time
2h
Burlington International (BTV)
Nearest Airport
Vancouver International (YVR)

Category Scores

Mad River Glen
Whistler Blackcomb
Terrain Variety
5
10
Snow Reliability
7
8
Lift System
4
10
Family Friendliness
3
8
Apres-Ski
5
9
Off-Piste
8
10
Beginner Suitability
3
8
Intermediate Terrain
4
10
Advanced Terrain
10
10
Value for Money
7
5
Accommodation
5
9
Dining
5
9
Accessibility
7
7
Scenery & Charm
8
10
Ski School
4
9

The Verdict

United States flag

Mad River Glen wins on

  • Value for Money
1category win
Canada flag

Whistler Blackcomb wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Snow Reliability
  • Lift System
  • Family Friendliness
  • Apres-Ski
  • Off-Piste
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Scenery & Charm
  • Ski School
12category wins

Tied categories (2)

Advanced TerrainAccessibility

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