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

84.5" average season

Best Terrain

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

$$

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

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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.

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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Regions

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Guides

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