Resort Comparison

Killington Resort vs Mad River Glen

Killington Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain. Killington Resort's ski school starting at age 2 may be decisive for families with young children.

The Verdict

Killington Resort leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Killington Resort

Ski school from age 2

Best Snowfall

84.5" average season

Best Terrain

Killington Resort

3,050' of vertical

Best Value

$99 day pass

Easiest Access

1h from BTV

Best Village Vibe

Killington Resort

Pleasant base area

Killington Resort

Vermont, United States

$$Ikon

Vermont, USA

$Indy

Family

Ski School Age

2+

4+

Full-Day Program

Beginner Terrain

8.0

3.5

Walkability

6.0

6.0

Village Vibe

6.5

6.5

Mountain

Vertical

3,050'

2,037'

Skiable Area

1,509 ac

115 ac

Green Runs

28%

30%

Trails

155

53

Lifts

22

5

Getting There

Airport

BTV

BTV

Drive Time

1.5h

1h

Road Ease

6.5

7.5

Cost

Passes

Ikon

Indy

Day Pass

$179

$99

Cost Tier

Moderate

Budget

Village

Dining

Good

Limited

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Killington Resort

82"

avg season

2024-25 season

79.2" total

97%

Mad River Glen

84.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.8" total

105%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

85"42"0"

Killington Resort

Mad River Glen

Key Insights

Killington Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain. Killington Resort's ski school starting at age 2 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

Killington Resort's beginner terrain score (8.0) exceeds Mad River Glen's (3.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Killington Resort offers more terrain variety (1,509 acres vs 115 acres)
Killington Resort's ski school accepts children from age 2, while Mad River Glen starts at age 4
Killington Resort has greater vertical drop (3,050' vs 2,037'), offering longer runs
Mad River Glen is budget-friendly while Killington Resort falls in the moderately priced category

Best For

Killington Resort

Families with first-time skiers (excellent beginner terrain)
Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (1,509 acres)
Parents with young children (ski school from age 2)

Mad River Glen

Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Regions

British Columbia

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