Mad River Glen vs Mount Snow
Comparing Mad River Glen (VT) and Mount Snow (VT) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Mad River Glen
Waitsfield, VT
Independent pass
Window price$109
Online (advance)$89
Season pass$649
Mount Snow
West Dover, VT
Epic pass
Window price$229
Online (advance)$139
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Mad River Glen | Mount Snow | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $109 | $229 | Mad River Glen |
| Online (30+ days) | $89 | $139 | Mad River Glen |
| Season pass | $649 | $1,051 | Mad River Glen |
| Annual snowfall | 250" | 200" | Mad River Glen |
| Skiable acres | 430 | 600 | Mount Snow |
| Vertical drop | 2,037' | 1,700' | Mad River Glen |
| Runs | 71 | 86 | Mount Snow |
| Lifts | 5 | 18 | Mount Snow |
| Summit elevation | 4,017' | 3,710' | Mad River Glen |
| Beginner terrain | 20% | 27% | Mount Snow |
| Advanced terrain | 50% | 21% | Mad River Glen |
| Average lift wait | 3 min | 12 min | Mad River Glen |
The Match
Mad River Glen is cheaper at the gate ($89 vs $139 entry). Mount Snow is significantly bigger (600 vs 430 acres). Mad River Glen sees more snow (250" vs 200"). Pass affiliation: Mad River Glen is Independent, Mount Snow is Epic.