Mad River Glen ski resort
579m — 1,090m

Mad River Glen

Green Mountains, United States

Snow reliability

35 miles (56km)Piste
5Lifts
579m – 1,090mAltitude
Dec 2024 – Mar 2025Season
Burlington International (BTV) (55m)Transfer

Plan Your Trip

The closest major airport is Burlington International (BTV), with a ~55m transfer to the resort.

Nearest airportBurlington International (BTV)
Airport to resort~55m
Flight from New York~3–5h
Estimated return fareFrom ~$300

Prices are indicative. Book early for the best fares.

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of 8 max
7 nights

Accommodation

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About Mad River Glen

Mad River Glen is unlike any other ski resort in North America: it is a cooperative owned by its shareholders, it bans snowboards on the entire mountain, it operates the last single-chair lift in the United States, and it deliberately limits snowmaking to a small section of one trail in order to preserve the natural skiing experience it has offered since 1948. Its 115 skiable acres are among the most challenging and unforgiving in Vermont, with narrow, natural-terrain trails cut through tight trees that reward skiers who can handle variable eastern conditions — ice, crust, packed powder, and natural bumps — without the benefit of grooming. Its slogan, "Ski It If You Can", is not entirely a joke. For skiers who find the modern resort experience over-engineered and inauthentic, Mad River Glen is a pilgrimage destination.

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Resort Ratings

Advanced Terrain
10/10

Purist expert skiing, most challenging Vermont mountain

Off-Piste
8/10

Entirely ungroomed natural terrain throughout

Scenery & Charm
8/10

Authentic Vermont wilderness, unspoiled mountain character

Snow Reliability
7/10

Vermont variable, natural terrain holds well

Value for Money
7/10

Co-operative pricing, reasonably affordable tickets

Accessibility
7/10

55 mins from Burlington International airport