Resort Comparison

Cochran's Ski Area vs Mad River Glen

Cochran's Ski Area excels for families prioritizing family features, while Mad River Glen offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Cochran's Ski Area offers better value, while Mad River Glen caters to those seeking a premium experience.

The Verdict

Mad River Glen leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Cochran's Ski Area

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

84.5" average season

Best Terrain

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Cochran's Ski Area

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

1h from BTV

Best Village Vibe

Pleasant base area

Cochran's Ski Area

Vermont, United States

$$

Vermont, USA

$Indy

Family

Ski School Age

-

4+

Full-Day Program

-

Beginner Terrain

6.5

3.5

Walkability

5.0

6.0

Village Vibe

5.0

6.5

Mountain

Vertical

1,640'

2,037'

Skiable Area

0 ac

115 ac

Green Runs

25%

30%

Trails

10

53

Lifts

2

5

Getting There

Airport

BTV

BTV

Drive Time

2h

1h

Road Ease

5.0

7.5

Cost

Passes

None

Indy

Day Pass

$0

$99

Cost Tier

Moderate

Budget

Village

Dining

Limited

Limited

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Cochran's Ski Area

66.1"

avg season

2024-25 season

60.4" total

91%

Mad River Glen

84.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.8" total

105%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

85"42"0"

Cochran's Ski Area

Mad River Glen

Key Insights

Cochran's Ski Area excels for families prioritizing family features, while Mad River Glen offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Cochran's Ski Area offers better value, while Mad River Glen caters to those seeking a premium experience.

Key Differences

Cochran's Ski Area's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Mad River Glen's (3.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Mad River Glen's walkability score (6.0) exceeds Cochran's Ski Area's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Mad River Glen's family village atmosphere score (6.5) exceeds Cochran's Ski Area's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Mad River Glen offers more terrain variety (115 acres vs 0 acres)
Mad River Glen is budget-friendly while Cochran's Ski Area falls in the moderately priced category

Best For

Cochran's Ski Area

Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
Budget-conscious families

Mad River Glen

Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere
Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (115 acres)
Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)

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Regions

British Columbia

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Guides

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