Ski Mad River Glen in Vermont's Mad River Valley
An independent, skiers-only classic known for the Single Chair and natural terrain. Plan lift tickets, parking, and the drive before you go.
An independent, skiers-only classic known for the Single Chair and natural terrain. Plan lift tickets, parking, and the drive before you go.
Buy Mad River Glen lift access from the official madriverglen.com channels. This is the Vermont cooperative ski area, not Mad River Mountain in Ohio. Mad River Glen is independent and not an Epic Pass mountain. This page does not list live prices; confirm rates and product rules before you book.
Compare tickets, skip-the-line entry, and guided tours in one list. Prices and availability update on the partner site.
Mad River Glen is famously skiers only (no snowboarding). Know the house rules before you arrive with mixed gear groups.
Look to the official site for season pass products and cooperative ownership notes that set Mad River Glen apart from mega-resort networks.
Mad River Glen keeps a skiers-focused culture that draws classic Vermont skiers looking for natural snow and fewer resort frills.
The iconic Single Chair is part of Mad River Glen lore and a highlight for many first-time visitors when it is running.
Set in Fayston near Waitsfield, the area feels distinct from corporate Epic and Ikon mega-resorts.
Most guests approach via Route 100 / Route 17 corridors into Fayston. Do not navigate to Mad River Mountain in Ohio.
Lots sit near the base lodge. Arrive early on powder mornings when the Single and natural terrain draw crowds.
Waitsfield and surrounding Mad River Valley towns offer lodging that shortens the morning rush.
Parking rules and lot guidance change through the season. Always confirm on the official Mad River Glen site before you drive.
Expect glades, narrow classic trails, and less grooming than mega-resorts. Ability and conditions matter.
Ride the Single when open and respect line etiquette that is part of local culture.
Confirm ski school and rental options on the official site; inventory is smaller than large Epic mountains.
Nearby Sugarbush sits in the same Mad River Valley for multi-day Vermont trips with separate tickets.
Is this Mad River Glen in Vermont?
Yes. This site covers Mad River Glen in Fayston, Vermont. It is not Mad River Mountain in Ohio.
Where should I buy lift tickets?
Buy from madriverglen.com. That is where current pricing and policies for the Vermont ski area are published.
Can I snowboard at Mad River Glen?
Mad River Glen is known as a skiers-only mountain. Confirm the current policy on the official site before you travel with a snowboard.
Is Mad River Glen on the Epic Pass?
No. Mad River Glen is an independent Vermont ski area. Buy tickets or season products directly from the resort.
Do you publish live ticket prices here?
No. Rates change by date and product. Use this site for planning only, then confirm on madriverglen.com before purchase.
Mad River Glen is an independent, skiers-only ski area in Fayston, Vermont, in the Mad River Valley. It is known for the Single Chair, natural terrain, and a cooperative culture distinct from large pass networks.
Mad River Glen keeps a skiers-focused culture that draws classic Vermont skiers looking for natural snow and fewer resort frills. The iconic Single Chair is part of Mad River Glen lore and a highlight for many first-time visitors when it is running. Mad River Glen is famously skiers only (no snowboarding). Know the house rules before you arrive with mixed gear groups.
