Resort Comparison

Mad River Glen vs Smugglers' Notch Resort

Smugglers' Notch Resort excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

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

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Smugglers' Notch Resort

92.8" average season

Best Terrain
Smugglers' Notch Resort

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
$$
Smugglers' Notch Resort
Vermont, United States
$$

Family

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

Mountain

Vertical
1,990'
2,531'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
23%
15%
Trails
70
110
Lifts
5
9

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

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Mad River Glen

84.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.8" total

105%

Smugglers' Notch Resort

92.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

96.3" total

104%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
93"46"0"
Mad River Glen
Smugglers' Notch Resort

Key Insights

Smugglers' Notch Resort excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • Mad River Glen offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)

Best For

Mad River Glen

  • Budget-conscious families

Smugglers' Notch Resort

  • Budget-conscious families

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