Resort Comparison

Mad River Glen vs Ascutney Outdoors

The Verdict

Mad River Glen leads with 5 wins

Best for Families

Ascutney Outdoors

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Mad River Glen

84.5" average season

Best Terrain

Mad River Glen

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

Ascutney Outdoors

Vermont, United States

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

—

Beginner Terrain

5.0

6.5

—

Walkability

5.0

—

Village Vibe

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

1,990'

510'

—

Skiable Area

0 ac

—

Green Runs

23%

25%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

BTV

—

Drive Time

—

Road Ease

5.0

—

Cost

Passes

None

—

Day Pass

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

—

Grocery

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

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

Ascutney Outdoors

Vermont, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

6.5

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical510'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs25%

Trails10

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%

Ascutney Outdoors

59.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

52.3" total

88%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

85"42"0"

Mad River Glen

Ascutney Outdoors

Key Insights

Ascutney Outdoors excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

Ascutney Outdoors's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Mad River Glen's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Mad River Glen offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
Mad River Glen has greater vertical drop (1,990' vs 510'), offering longer runs

Best For

Mad River Glen

Budget-conscious families

Ascutney Outdoors

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

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Resort Comparison

Mad River Glen vs Ascutney Outdoors

The Verdict

Mad River Glen leads with 5 wins

Best for Families

Ascutney Outdoors

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Mad River Glen

84.5" average season

Best Terrain

Mad River Glen

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

Ascutney Outdoors

Vermont, United States

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

—

Beginner Terrain

5.0

6.5

—

Walkability

5.0

—

Village Vibe

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

1,990'

510'

—

Skiable Area

0 ac

—

Green Runs

23%

25%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

BTV

—

Drive Time

—

Road Ease

5.0

—

Cost

Passes

None

—

Day Pass

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

—

Grocery

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

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

Ascutney Outdoors

Vermont, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

6.5

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical510'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs25%

Trails10

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%

Ascutney Outdoors

59.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

52.3" total

88%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

85"42"0"

Mad River Glen

Ascutney Outdoors

Key Insights

Ascutney Outdoors excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

Ascutney Outdoors's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Mad River Glen's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Mad River Glen offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
Mad River Glen has greater vertical drop (1,990' vs 510'), offering longer runs