Resort Comparison

Loon Mountain Resort vs Mad River Glen

Loon Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere. Loon Mountain Resort's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

The Verdict

Loon Mountain Resort leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Loon Mountain Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Loon Mountain Resort

95" average season

Best Terrain

Loon Mountain Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value

$99 day pass

Easiest Access

1h from BTV

Best Village Vibe

Loon Mountain Resort

Pleasant base area

Loon Mountain Resort

New Hampshire, USA

$$Epic

Vermont, USA

$Indy

Family

Ski School Age

3+

4+

Full-Day Program

Beginner Terrain

7.5

3.5

Walkability

7.0

6.0

Village Vibe

7.5

6.5

Mountain

Vertical

2,100'

2,037'

Skiable Area

370 ac

115 ac

Green Runs

20%

30%

Trails

61

53

Lifts

11

5

Getting There

Airport

MHT

BTV

Drive Time

1.5h

1h

Road Ease

8.0

7.5

Cost

Passes

Epic

Indy

Day Pass

$139

$99

Cost Tier

Moderate

Budget

Village

Dining

Good

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 beginner terrain and village atmosphere. Loon Mountain Resort's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

Loon Mountain Resort's beginner terrain score (7.5) exceeds Mad River Glen's (3.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Loon Mountain Resort's walkability score (7.0) exceeds Mad River Glen's (6.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Loon Mountain Resort's family village atmosphere score (7.5) exceeds Mad River Glen's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Loon Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (370 acres vs 115 acres)
Loon Mountain Resort's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Mad River Glen starts at age 4

Best For

Loon Mountain Resort

Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (370 acres)
Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)

Mad River Glen

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

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Regions

British Columbia

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