The Top 10 Most Unique Chairlifts In The World In the world of skiing, most people don’t think about chairlifts, but some are very unique. Here is a list of the 10 most unique chairlifts in the world (we excluded trams and gondolas). #10 Challenger at Sun Valley Resort, ID The Challenger lift at Sun Valley is unique for its unparalleled vertical rise among North American chairlifts. Opening in […] Brains Luke W. Smith | January 27, 2026 1 Comment
Dream Job Alert: Mad River Glen, VT, Is Hiring a Snow Reporter In elementary school, all the kids dreamed of testing ice creams or video games as their career. As adults, we are often told to abandon those dreams for more realistic and stable position. Well, Mad River Glen, an iconic resort in Eastern Vermont, is hiring a Snow Reporter for the 2025-26 season. This job is a revolt against those norms […] Industry News Zach Suffish | November 3, 2025 0 Comments
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: 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
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