Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Embracing Tradition at Mad River Glen, VT Nestled in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains, Mad River Glen remains a sanctuary for skiers and locals alike. Those holding on to the nostalgia of the fabled and now disappearing sleepy east coast ski town, flock to the Mad River Glen (MRG) single chair every winter to enjoy its unique beauty and the challenging terrain it provides. The iconic […] Kenneth Condon | August 3, 2023 2 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Mad River Glen, VT – Simply One of a Kind Skiing is an exercise in putting oneself at the mercy of Mother Nature, and no mountain better embodies this spirit than Mad River Glen, VT. It is classic New England skiing: rugged, ungroomed terrain, narrowly cut trails, and minimal man-made snow. Skiers may easily have either the most humbling or epic day of their life, depending on the conditions at […] Industry News Brady Mokrzycki | June 1, 2023 1 Comment
Mad River Glen, VT, Burns Vail Resorts With Instagram Post Mad River Glen, VT, shared an image on Instagram this weekend, clearly having a dig at the ‘epic’ prices at Vail Resorts. Related: Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Mad River Glen, VT: Ski It If You Can Showing a picture of their menu, including an $8 burger, they added the caption “feeling weird and undesirable because our cheeseburger doesn’t cost $25…” and […] SnowBrains | February 14, 2022 4 Comments
Mad River Glen, VT & James Niehues Partnership Raises Over $120,000 “The Man Behind the Maps” has done it again. James Niehues, along with Open Road Ski Company, have completed their partnership with legendary ski area Mad River Glen, VT, and the results couldn’t have gone better. Related: “Mad River Glen, VT: Paint It If You Can?” The partnership raised a grand total of $121,327 from 514 backers in just over […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 9, 2020 0 Comments
Mad River Glen, VT: Paint It If You Can? Mad River Glen is known for its slogan “ski it if you can.” However, one man known for his iconic trail maps within the ski industry is finally going to “paint it if he can.” James Niehues, legendary trail map artist and creator of “The Man Behind the Maps,” is taking his talents to Eastern Vermont. He’s painted over 250 […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 17, 2020 1 Comment
Mad River Glen, VT Renovates 72-Year Old Basebox and Patrol Building Mad River Glen, infamous for its single chair, challenging east coast terrain, and rustic vibe, has initiated a substantial renovation project on their 72-year old Basebox and ski patrol building. Remaining unchanged for over 30 years, both buildings will be revamped in order to coincide with safety, efficiency, and regulatory code standards. With their primary goal being to address current codes, Mad […] Industry News Emily Crofton | May 9, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Celebrating the ‘Longest Season EVER’ at Mad River Glen, VT with One Last Lap One last lap at Mad River Glen, VT celebrating their longest ski season in history with 136 days of operation. Related: Mad River Glen, VT Opens this Weekend | One of Earliest Openings in 70-Year History A mix of snow, grass, rain, streams, rivers, waterfalls, rocks, ice, more watery grass, and a culvert pipe. Oh, and a dollar floor-score… SnowBrains | May 1, 2020 1 Comment
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Mad River Glen, VT: Ski It If You Can Mad River Glen, a proudly unique East coast ski resort nestled within the Green Mountains of Vermont, is well known for its legendary slogan “ski it if you can”. With a vertical drop of 2,000 feet, this modest mountain offers what many consider to be the most challenging terrain on the east coast. However, the steep and bumpy trails are just […] Brains Emily Crofton | January 23, 2020 0 Comments