Resort Comparison

Mad River Mountain vs Alpine Valley

The Verdict

Mad River Mountain leads with 5 wins

Best for Families

Mad River Mountain

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Alpine Valley

46.9" average season

Best Terrain

Mad River Mountain

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Mad River Mountain

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Mad River Mountain

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Mad River Mountain

Pleasant base area

Mad River Mountain

Ohio, United States

Alpine Valley

Ohio, United States

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

—

Beginner Terrain

6.5

—

Walkability

5.0

—

Village Vibe

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

274'

231'

—

Skiable Area

0 ac

—

Green Runs

40%

25%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

CLE

—

Drive Time

—

Road Ease

5.0

—

Cost

Passes

None

—

Day Pass

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

—

Grocery

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

Mad River Mountain

Ohio, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

6.5

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical274'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs40%

Trails10

Getting There

AirportCLE

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Alpine Valley

Ohio, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

6.5

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical231'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs25%

Trails8

Getting There

AirportCLE

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

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