Resort Comparison

Mad River Glen vs Smugglers' Notch Resort

The Verdict

Mad River Glen leads with 3 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

Smugglers' Notch Resort

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Mad River Glen

1h from BTV

Best Village Vibe

Mad River Glen

Pleasant base area

Mad River Glen

Vermont, USA

$Indy

Smugglers' Notch Resort

Vermont, United States

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

3.5

5.0

—

Walkability

6.0

5.0

—

Village Vibe

6.5

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,037'

2,531'

—

Skiable Area

115 ac

0 ac

—

Green Runs

30%

15%

—

Trails

110

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

BTV

—

Drive Time

—

Road Ease

7.5

5.0

—

Cost

Passes

Indy

None

—

Day Pass

$99

—

Cost Tier

Budget

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

—

Grocery

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

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

Smugglers' Notch Resort

Vermont, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

5.0

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical2,531'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs15%

Trails110

Getting There

AirportBTV

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

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

Mad River Glen excels for families prioritizing family features. Mad River Glen offers better value, while Smugglers' Notch Resort caters to those seeking a premium experience.

Key Differences

Smugglers' Notch Resort's beginner terrain score (5.0) exceeds Mad River Glen's (3.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Mad River Glen's walkability score (6.0) exceeds Smugglers' Notch Resort's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Mad River Glen's family village atmosphere score (6.5) exceeds Smugglers' Notch Resort's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Mad River Glen offers more terrain variety (115 acres vs 0 acres)
Mad River Glen is budget-friendly while Smugglers' Notch Resort falls in the moderately priced category

Best For

Mad River Glen

Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere
Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (115 acres)
Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)

Smugglers' Notch Resort

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

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Resort Comparison

Mad River Glen vs Smugglers' Notch Resort

The Verdict

Mad River Glen leads with 3 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

Smugglers' Notch Resort

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Mad River Glen

1h from BTV

Best Village Vibe

Mad River Glen

Pleasant base area

Mad River Glen

Vermont, USA

$Indy

Smugglers' Notch Resort

Vermont, United States

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

3.5

5.0

—

Walkability

6.0

5.0

—

Village Vibe

6.5

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,037'

2,531'

—

Skiable Area

115 ac

0 ac

—

Green Runs

30%

15%

—

Trails

110

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

BTV

—

Drive Time

—

Road Ease

7.5

5.0

—

Cost

Passes

Indy

None

—

Day Pass

$99

—

Cost Tier

Budget

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

—

Grocery

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

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

Smugglers' Notch Resort

Vermont, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

5.0

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical2,531'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs15%

Trails110

Getting There

AirportBTV

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

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

Mad River Glen excels for families prioritizing family features. Mad River Glen offers better value, while Smugglers' Notch Resort caters to those seeking a premium experience.

Key Differences

Smugglers' Notch Resort's beginner terrain score (5.0) exceeds Mad River Glen's (3.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Mad River Glen's walkability score (6.0) exceeds Smugglers' Notch Resort's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Mad River Glen's family village atmosphere score (6.5) exceeds Smugglers' Notch Resort's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Mad River Glen offers more terrain variety (115 acres vs 0 acres)
Mad River Glen is budget-friendly while Smugglers' Notch Resort falls in the moderately priced category