Resort Comparison

Jay Peak Resort vs Mad River Glen

The Verdict

Jay Peak Resort leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Jay Peak Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Jay Peak Resort

93.7" average season

Best Terrain

Jay Peak Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Mad River Glen

$99 day pass

Easiest Access

Mad River Glen

1h from BTV

Best Village Vibe

Jay Peak Resort

Charming, walkable village

Jay Peak Resort

Vermont, USA

$$Ikon

Mad River Glen

Vermont, USA

$Indy

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.5

3.5

—

Walkability

7.5

6.0

—

Village Vibe

8.0

6.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,153'

2,037'

—

Skiable Area

385 ac

115 ac

—

Green Runs

22%

30%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

BTV

—

Drive Time

1.5h

—

Road Ease

7.5

—

Cost

Passes

Ikon

Indy

—

Day Pass

$109

$99

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

Budget

—

Village

Dining

Good

Limited

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Jay Peak Resort

Vermont, USA

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

7.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical2,153'

Skiable Area385 ac

Green Runs22%

Trails81

Getting There

AirportBTV

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

7.5

Cost

Day Pass$109

Cost TierModerate

Mad River Glen

Vermont, USA

$Indy

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

3.5

Walkability

6.0

Village Vibe

6.5

Mountain

Vertical2,037'

Skiable Area115 ac

Green Runs30%

Trails53

Getting There

AirportBTV

Drive Time1h

Road Ease

7.5

Cost

Day Pass$99

Cost TierBudget

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Jay Peak Resort

93.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

96.8" total

103%

Mad River Glen

84.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.8" total

105%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

94"47"0"

Jay Peak Resort

Mad River Glen

Key Insights

Jay Peak Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability. Jay Peak Resort's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

Jay Peak Resort's beginner terrain score (7.5) exceeds Mad River Glen's (3.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Jay Peak Resort's walkability score (7.5) exceeds Mad River Glen's (6.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Jay Peak Resort's family village atmosphere score (8.0) exceeds Mad River Glen's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Jay Peak Resort offers more terrain variety (385 acres vs 115 acres)
Jay Peak Resort's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Mad River Glen starts at age 4

Best For

Jay Peak Resort

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
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Resort Comparison

Jay Peak Resort vs Mad River Glen

The Verdict

Jay Peak Resort leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Jay Peak Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Jay Peak Resort

93.7" average season

Best Terrain

Jay Peak Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Mad River Glen

$99 day pass

Easiest Access

Mad River Glen

1h from BTV

Best Village Vibe

Jay Peak Resort

Charming, walkable village

Jay Peak Resort

Vermont, USA

$$Ikon

Mad River Glen

Vermont, USA

$Indy

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.5

3.5

—

Walkability

7.5

6.0

—

Village Vibe

8.0

6.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,153'

2,037'

—

Skiable Area

385 ac

115 ac

—

Green Runs

22%

30%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

BTV

—

Drive Time

1.5h

—

Road Ease

7.5

—

Cost

Passes

Ikon

Indy

—

Day Pass

$109

$99

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

Budget

—

Village

Dining

Good

Limited

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Jay Peak Resort

Vermont, USA

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

7.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical2,153'

Skiable Area385 ac

Green Runs22%

Trails81

Getting There

AirportBTV

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

7.5

Cost

Day Pass$109

Cost TierModerate

Mad River Glen

Vermont, USA

$Indy

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

3.5

Walkability

6.0

Village Vibe

6.5

Mountain

Vertical2,037'

Skiable Area115 ac

Green Runs30%

Trails53

Getting There

AirportBTV

Drive Time1h

Road Ease

7.5

Cost

Day Pass$99

Cost TierBudget

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Jay Peak Resort

93.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

96.8" total

103%

Mad River Glen

84.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.8" total

105%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

94"47"0"

Jay Peak Resort

Mad River Glen

Key Insights

Jay Peak Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability. Jay Peak Resort's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

Jay Peak Resort's beginner terrain score (7.5) exceeds Mad River Glen's (3.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Jay Peak Resort's walkability score (7.5) exceeds Mad River Glen's (6.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Jay Peak Resort's family village atmosphere score (8.0) exceeds Mad River Glen's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Jay Peak Resort offers more terrain variety (385 acres vs 115 acres)
Jay Peak Resort's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Mad River Glen starts at age 4