Mad River Glen vs Stratton
Comparing Mad River Glen (VT) and Stratton (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
Stratton
Stratton, VT
Independent pass
Window price$189
Online (advance)$139
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Mad River Glen | Stratton | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $109 | $189 | Mad River Glen |
| Online (30+ days) | $89 | $139 | Mad River Glen |
| Season pass | $649 | — | Mad River Glen |
| Annual snowfall | 250" | 250" | Tied |
| Skiable acres | 430 | 670 | Stratton |
| Vertical drop | 2,037' | 2,003' | Mad River Glen |
| Runs | 71 | 101 | Stratton |
| Lifts | 5 | 11 | Stratton |
| Summit elevation | 4,017' | 3,936' | Mad River Glen |
| Beginner terrain | 20% | 22% | Stratton |
| Advanced terrain | 50% | 32% | Mad River Glen |
| Average lift wait | 3 min | 8 min | Mad River Glen |
The Match
Mad River Glen is cheaper at the gate ($89 vs $139 entry). Stratton is significantly bigger (670 vs 430 acres). Both are on the Independent pass — same pass, same wallet.