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Burke vs Mad River Glen

Burke excels for families prioritizing family features. Burke offers better value, while Mad River Glen caters to those seeking a premium experience.

The Verdict

Burke leads with 3 wins
Best for Families
Burke

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Mad River Glen

84.5" average season

Best Terrain
Burke

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Mad River Glen

$99 day pass

Easiest Access
Mad River Glen

1h from BTV

Best Village Vibe
Burke

Pleasant base area

Burke
Vermont, USA
$$Independent
Mad River Glen
Vermont, USA
$Indy

Family

Ski School Age
4+
4+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
7.0
3.5
Walkability
7.0
6.0
Village Vibe
7.0
6.5

Mountain

Vertical
2,011'
2,037'
Skiable Area
270 ac
115 ac
Green Runs
20%
30%
Trails
50
53
Lifts
5
5

Getting There

Airport
BTV
BTV
Drive Time
1.3h
1h
Road Ease
7.0
7.5

Cost

Passes
Independent
Indy
Day Pass
$79
$99
Cost Tier
Moderate
Budget

Village

Dining
Moderate
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Burke

76.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

75.4" total

99%

Mad River Glen

84.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.8" total

105%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
85"42"0"
Burke
Mad River Glen

Key Insights

Burke excels for families prioritizing family features. Burke offers better value, while Mad River Glen caters to those seeking a premium experience.

Key Differences

  • Burke's beginner terrain score (7.0) exceeds Mad River Glen's (3.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Burke's walkability score (7.0) exceeds Mad River Glen's (6.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Burke offers more terrain variety (270 acres vs 115 acres)
  • Mad River Glen is budget-friendly while Burke falls in the moderately priced category

Best For

Burke

  • Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (270 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)

Mad River Glen

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Regions

Colorado
Utah
British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
Best Time to Go Skiing