Resort Comparison

Mad River Glen vs Stratton Mountain Resort

The Verdict

Mad River Glen leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Stratton Mountain Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Mad River Glen

84.5" average season

Best Terrain

Stratton Mountain Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Mad River Glen

$99 day pass

Easiest Access

Mad River Glen

1h from BTV

Best Village Vibe

Stratton Mountain Resort

Charming, walkable village

Mad River Glen

Vermont, USA

$Indy

Stratton Mountain Resort

Vermont, USA

$$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

3.5

8.0

—

Walkability

6.0

8.0

—

Village Vibe

6.5

8.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,037'

2,003'

—

Skiable Area

115 ac

670 ac

—

Green Runs

30%

42%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

BTV

ALB

—

Drive Time

1.5h

—

Road Ease

7.5

8.0

—

Cost

Passes

Indy

Ikon

—

Day Pass

$99

$159

—

Cost Tier

Budget

Premium

—

Village

Dining

Limited

Good

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

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

Stratton Mountain Resort

Vermont, USA

$$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

8.0

Village Vibe

8.5

Mountain

Vertical2,003'

Skiable Area670 ac

Green Runs42%

Trails99

Getting There

AirportALB

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

8.0

Cost

Day Pass$159

Cost TierPremium

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Mad River Glen

84.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.8" total

105%

Stratton Mountain Resort

83.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

76.6" total

92%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

85"42"0"

Mad River Glen

Stratton Mountain Resort

Key Insights

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

Key Differences

Stratton Mountain Resort's beginner terrain score (8.0) exceeds Mad River Glen's (3.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Stratton Mountain Resort's walkability score (8.0) exceeds Mad River Glen's (6.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Stratton Mountain Resort's family village atmosphere score (8.5) exceeds Mad River Glen's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Stratton Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (670 acres vs 115 acres)
Stratton Mountain Resort's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Mad River Glen starts at age 4

Best For

Mad River Glen

Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Stratton Mountain Resort

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

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Resort Comparison

Mad River Glen vs Stratton Mountain Resort

The Verdict

Mad River Glen leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Stratton Mountain Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Mad River Glen

84.5" average season

Best Terrain

Stratton Mountain Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Mad River Glen

$99 day pass

Easiest Access

Mad River Glen

1h from BTV

Best Village Vibe

Stratton Mountain Resort

Charming, walkable village

Mad River Glen

Vermont, USA

$Indy

Stratton Mountain Resort

Vermont, USA

$$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

3.5

8.0

—

Walkability

6.0

8.0

—

Village Vibe

6.5

8.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,037'

2,003'

—

Skiable Area

115 ac

670 ac

—

Green Runs

30%

42%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

BTV

ALB

—

Drive Time

1.5h

—

Road Ease

7.5

8.0

—

Cost

Passes

Indy

Ikon

—

Day Pass

$99

$159

—

Cost Tier

Budget

Premium

—

Village

Dining

Limited

Good

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

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

Stratton Mountain Resort

Vermont, USA

$$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

8.0

Village Vibe

8.5

Mountain

Vertical2,003'

Skiable Area670 ac

Green Runs42%

Trails99

Getting There

AirportALB

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

8.0

Cost

Day Pass$159

Cost TierPremium

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Mad River Glen

84.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.8" total

105%

Stratton Mountain Resort

83.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

76.6" total

92%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

85"42"0"

Mad River Glen

Stratton Mountain Resort

Key Insights

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

Key Differences

Stratton Mountain Resort's beginner terrain score (8.0) exceeds Mad River Glen's (3.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Stratton Mountain Resort's walkability score (8.0) exceeds Mad River Glen's (6.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Stratton Mountain Resort's family village atmosphere score (8.5) exceeds Mad River Glen's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Stratton Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (670 acres vs 115 acres)
Stratton Mountain Resort's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Mad River Glen starts at age 4