Mad River Glen Ski Resort Guide
Mad River Glen, United States
Rated: 2/5 (from 4 ratings)
| Highest Lift | 1,110m3,642ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Height | 490m1,608ft |
| Nearest Airports | Burlington and Rutland |
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Mad River Glen
The ski area of Mad River Glen is at an altitude of 490m1,608ft.
Summary
Mad River Glen has direct access to 44 marked pistes, served by a total of 4 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Mad River Glen offers some good boarding.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Mad River Glen is 6km4 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Mad River Glen?
The next notable snow forecast is 5cm2in, expected on 22 November, with around 22cm9in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 569m1,867ft | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Mad River Glen Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 12 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 15 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 10 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 4 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Mad River Glen Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,110m3,642ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 490m1,608ft |
| Resort Altitude (Mad River Glen) | 490m1,608ft |
| Max Vertical | 620m2,034ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners |
Location and Map
Where is Mad River Glen?
This ski resort is in Waitsfield, Vermont, United States.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Mad River Glen is Burlington, 45 minutes drive away.
Rutland and Chico Muni airports are all within three hours drive.
Burlington is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The four ski lifts are able to uplift 3,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 3 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Mad River Glen open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
