North America
Mad River Glen Resort Guide
Closed for the season
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
Scroll for happiness
Closed for the season — closed April 12
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
--
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
7-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Resort Guide
Mad River Glen is a historic ski area located in Fayston, Vermont, renowned for its natural snow, challenging terrain, and cooperative ownership model. The resort features over 2,000 vertical feet of skiing, a single-chair lift, and a focus on preserving a classic New England ski experience. Known for its rugged trails and commitment to natural conditions, Mad River Glen offers a unique, community-oriented atmosphere that appeals to dedicated skiers seeking an authentic mountain environment.
Gallery
Click to expand • 9 total photos
Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Mad River Glen
Lifts
5
Skiable area
115 ac
Runs by difficulty(53 total)
Beginner
11
20% of terrain
Intermediate
18
35% of terrain
Advanced
24
45% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Double chair3
- Single chair1
- Surface lift1
Snowmaking covers about 15% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
General Stark’s Pub – A classic après-ski spot located at the base of Mad River Glen, General Stark’s Pub is celebrated for its cozy, welcoming atmosphere, local Vermont brews, and sweeping mountain views, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind and share stories after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Wed, Sep 23, 12:04 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
—
vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 203cm full-season avg
—
vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 173cm full-season avg
203cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~174.6 cm. That's 14% below the 5-year average (203 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: near the 30-year average (173 cm).
Mad River Glen Season Snowfall
Loading the ledger…
Mad River Glen Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 185cm with an average of 95 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 23% above this average (228cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 20cm | 11 days | 4cm | 12cm | 7cm |
| December | 36cm | 19 days | 16cm | 29cm | 10cm |
| January | 35cm | 19 days | 29cm | 44cm | 9cm |
| February | 36cm | 17 days | 42cm | 56cm | 12cm |
| March | 35cm | 16 days | 37cm | 54cm | 12cm |
| April | 17cm | 8 days | 11cm | 29cm | 7cm |
| May | 1cm | 1 days | 0cm | 3cm | 2cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
—
No full season on record
49 days scored, from 22 Feb
44
Best Day
21 Mar
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
1
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4022 Feb1cm
- 3825 Feb
- 3723 Feb
March 2026
- 4421 Mar9cm
- 3920 Mar
- 3722 Mar
April 2026
- 177 Apr
- 158 Apr2cm
- 159 Apr
February scored highest for Mad River Glen in 2025-26. Based on 49 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
15 tracked seasonsLast completed season(2022-23)
120 days↑ +13d
Dec 17, 2022 → Apr 15, 2023
Prior season (2021-22): 107 days
Average season length
110 days
Across 15 tracked seasons
Range: 65–148 days
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 13, 2026
Tracked seasons
2022-23
120d
2021-22
107d
2020-21
106d
2019-20
100d
2018-19
148d
2017-18
115d
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Mad River Glen
- Where is Mad River Glen?
- Mad River Glen is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Mad River Glen?
- Mad River Glen runs from a base elevation of 491 m (1,611 ft) to a summit of 1,158 m (3,799 ft), giving a vertical drop of 667 m (2,188 ft).
- How big is Mad River Glen?
- Mad River Glen has 115 acres (47 hectares) of skiable terrain, 53 marked runs and 5 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Mad River Glen?
- Mad River Glen is on the No ski pass found. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Mad River Glen?
- Mad River Glen typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Mad River Glen get in a typical season?
- Mad River Glen averages 228 inches / 579 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
