Resort Comparison

Burke vs Mad River Glen

The Verdict

Burke leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Burke

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Mad River Glen

84.5" average season

Best Terrain

Burke

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Mad River Glen

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Burke

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Burke

Pleasant base area

Burke

Vermont, USA

$$Independent

Mad River Glen

Vermont, United States

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.0

5.0

—

Walkability

7.0

5.0

—

Village Vibe

7.0

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,011'

1,990'

—

Skiable Area

270 ac

0 ac

—

Green Runs

20%

23%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

BTV

—

Drive Time

1.3h

—

Road Ease

7.0

5.0

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

None

—

Day Pass

$79

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

Limited

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Burke

Vermont, USA

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.0

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

7.0

Mountain

Vertical2,011'

Skiable Area270 ac

Green Runs20%

Trails50

Getting There

AirportBTV

Drive Time1.3h

Road Ease

7.0

Cost

Day Pass$79

Cost TierModerate

Mad River Glen

Vermont, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

5.0

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical1,990'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs23%

Trails70

Getting There

AirportBTV

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Burke

76.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

75.4" total

99%

Mad River Glen

84.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.8" total

105%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

85"42"0"

Burke

Mad River Glen

Key Insights

Burke excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

Burke's beginner terrain score (7.0) exceeds Mad River Glen's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Burke's walkability score (7.0) exceeds Mad River Glen's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Burke's family village atmosphere score (7.0) exceeds Mad River Glen's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Burke offers more terrain variety (270 acres vs 0 acres)

Best For

Burke

Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
Those seeking a walkable village experience
Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere

Mad River Glen

Budget-conscious families

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Resort Comparison

Burke vs Mad River Glen

The Verdict

Burke leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Burke

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Mad River Glen

84.5" average season

Best Terrain

Burke

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Mad River Glen

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Burke

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Burke

Pleasant base area

Burke

Vermont, USA

$$Independent

Mad River Glen

Vermont, United States

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.0

5.0

—

Walkability

7.0

5.0

—

Village Vibe

7.0

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,011'

1,990'

—

Skiable Area

270 ac

0 ac

—

Green Runs

20%

23%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

BTV

—

Drive Time

1.3h

—

Road Ease

7.0

5.0

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

None

—

Day Pass

$79

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

Limited

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Burke

Vermont, USA

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.0

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

7.0

Mountain

Vertical2,011'

Skiable Area270 ac

Green Runs20%

Trails50

Getting There

AirportBTV

Drive Time1.3h

Road Ease

7.0

Cost

Day Pass$79

Cost TierModerate

Mad River Glen

Vermont, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

5.0

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical1,990'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs23%

Trails70

Getting There

AirportBTV

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Burke

76.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

75.4" total

99%

Mad River Glen

84.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.8" total

105%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

85"42"0"

Burke

Mad River Glen

Key Insights

Burke excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

Burke's beginner terrain score (7.0) exceeds Mad River Glen's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Burke's walkability score (7.0) exceeds Mad River Glen's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Burke's family village atmosphere score (7.0) exceeds Mad River Glen's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Burke offers more terrain variety (270 acres vs 0 acres)