Resort Comparison

Loon Mountain Resort vs Mad River Glen

Loon Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing family features, while Mad River Glen offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Loon Mountain Resort offers better value, while Mad River Glen caters to those seeking a premium experience.

The Verdict

Loon Mountain Resort leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Loon Mountain Resort

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Loon Mountain Resort

95" average season

Best Terrain

Loon Mountain Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Loon Mountain Resort

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

1h from BTV

Best Village Vibe

Pleasant base area

Loon Mountain Resort

New Hampshire, 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

2,200'

2,037'

Skiable Area

0 ac

115 ac

Green Runs

26%

30%

Trails

81

53

Lifts

13

5

Getting There

Airport

MHT

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

Loon Mountain Resort

95"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.3" total

93%

Mad River Glen

84.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.8" total

105%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

95"48"0"

Loon Mountain Resort

Mad River Glen

Key Insights

Loon Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing family features, while Mad River Glen offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Loon Mountain Resort offers better value, while Mad River Glen caters to those seeking a premium experience.

Key Differences

Loon Mountain Resort'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 Loon Mountain Resort's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Mad River Glen's family village atmosphere score (6.5) exceeds Loon Mountain Resort'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 Loon Mountain Resort falls in the moderately priced category

Best For

Loon Mountain Resort

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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