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Mad River Glen

Mad River Glen is Vermont's throwback ski area. Located deep within the Mad River Valley in Waitsfield, VT, Mad River's motto remains: "Mad River Glen Ski It If You Can." MRG offers many unique features, such as the nation's last surviving single chairlift. Mad River is legendary for its expert terrain, and varied beginner to intermediate runs. Mad River Glen is a snowboard free zone, meaning snowboarders are banned from the lifts, but can still hike for some turns if they wish. There are extensive lodging and dining options in the nearby Mad River Valley, but most guests find just what they need in the rowdy base lodge.

Elevation

Summit

3637ft
Vertical Drop

2037ft
Base

1600ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

20%

Intermediate Runs

35%

Advanced Runs

45%

Expert Runs

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

115 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 4
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 0
Triple Chairs: 0
Double Chairs: 3
Surface Lifts: 1

Tourist Office

P.O. Box 1089

05673 Waitsfield

Vermont

United States

Phone: (802) 496-3551

ski@madriverglen.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/26/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/07/2013

Projected Days Open: 135

Days Open Last Year: 134

Years Open: 65

Average Snowfall: 228"

Mad River Glen Reviews

by oneesnow 8th January 2013
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 3
Some of the Best Terrain in East

Pros: Natural Snow, Terrain, Single Chair
Cons: Snowmaking Capabilities
by Willie D. 28th April 2012
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 1
- Nightlife 2
All Hill. No Frill

Pros: Trees; Terrain; Natural Conditions; History
Cons: No Snowboarding Allowed (only a con if you ride.)
by Cynwyd Guy 23rd March 2010
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 2
- Nightlife 4
Amazing

Pros: Terrain, Atmosphere, No Lines
Cons: Authentic (but slow) Lifts
by Hotcakes 22nd February 2010
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 1
- Nightlife 4
My first time at MRG

Pros: Terrain
Cons: Cliquish