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Mad River Glen vs Okemo Mountain

Okemo Mountain excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Mad River Glen leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Okemo Mountain

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Mad River Glen

84.5" average season

Best Terrain
Okemo Mountain

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Mad River Glen

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Mad River Glen

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Mad River Glen

Pleasant base area

Mad River Glen
Vermont, United States
$$
Okemo Mountain
Vermont, United States
$$

Family

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

Mountain

Vertical
1,990'
2,153'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
23%
36%
Trails
70
116
Lifts
5
21

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

Mad River Glen

84.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.8" total

105%

Okemo Mountain

78.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

71.4" total

91%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
85"42"0"
Mad River Glen
Okemo Mountain

Key Insights

Okemo Mountain excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

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

Best For

Mad River Glen

  • Budget-conscious families

Okemo Mountain

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

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Regions

Colorado
Utah
British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
Best Time to Go Skiing