Resort Comparison

Cannon Mountain vs Mad River Glen

Cannon Mountain excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Cannon Mountain leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Cannon Mountain

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Cannon Mountain

105.6" average season

Best Terrain
Cannon Mountain

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Cannon Mountain

$99 day pass

Easiest Access
Mad River Glen

1h from BTV

Best Village Vibe
Mad River Glen

Pleasant base area

Cannon Mountain
New Hampshire, USA
$Indy
Mad River Glen
Vermont, USA
$Indy

Family

Ski School Age
4+
4+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
5.5
3.5
Walkability
6.0
6.0
Village Vibe
5.0
6.5

Mountain

Vertical
2,180'
2,037'
Skiable Area
285 ac
115 ac
Green Runs
21%
30%
Trails
97
53
Lifts
10
5

Getting There

Airport
MHT
BTV
Drive Time
1.7h
1h
Road Ease
8.0
7.5

Cost

Passes
Indy
Indy
Day Pass
$99
$99
Cost Tier
Budget
Budget

Village

Dining
Limited
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Cannon Mountain

105.6"

avg season

2024-25 season

99" total

94%

Mad River Glen

84.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.8" total

105%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
106"53"0"
Cannon Mountain
Mad River Glen

Key Insights

Cannon Mountain excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • Cannon Mountain's beginner terrain score (5.5) exceeds Mad River Glen's (3.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Mad River Glen's family village atmosphere score (6.5) exceeds Cannon Mountain's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Cannon Mountain offers more terrain variety (285 acres vs 115 acres)

Best For

Cannon Mountain

  • Families with first-time skiers (fair beginner terrain)
  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (285 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)

Mad River Glen

  • Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)
  • Budget-conscious families

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