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.

The Verdict

Cochran's Ski Area leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Cochran's Ski Area

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Mad River Glen

84.5" average season

Best Terrain
Mad River Glen

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Cochran's Ski Area

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Cochran's Ski Area

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Cochran's Ski Area

Pleasant base area

Cochran's Ski Area
Vermont, United States
$$
Mad River Glen
Vermont, United States
$$

Family

Ski School Age
-
-
Full-Day Program
-
-
Beginner Terrain
6.5
5.0
Walkability
5.0
5.0
Village Vibe
5.0
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
1,640'
1,990'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
25%
23%
Trails
10
70
Lifts
2
5

Getting There

Airport
BTV
BTV
Drive Time
2h
2h
Road Ease
5.0
5.0

Cost

Passes
None
None
Day Pass
$0
$0
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool

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.

Key Differences

  • Cochran's Ski Area's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Mad River Glen's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Cochran's Ski Area offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)

Best For

Cochran's Ski Area

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

Mad River Glen

  • Budget-conscious families

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