Mad River Glen, the birthplace of New England’s competitive freeskiing is proud to be hosting a Friendly Freekski competition. If you have been curious about entering the competitive freeski arena then this event is for you! The freeski friendly is a fun event designed to give everyone a new perspective on competitive freeskiing. This event is open to all age groups. It is a one run competition. The freeski friendly, hosted by the Mad River Glen Freeski Team is a fundraiser for the Mad River Glen Ski Club. There are NO REFUNDS.

Important Registration Information:

• Registration Cost – $30 (Lift tickets are required but not included).
• Registration is ONLINE and open until 4:00 pm Saturday, March 25th.
• Day-of-event registration $40 CASH ONLY!
• The competition is a one-run event.
• U18 helmet & back protector required.
• The venue is to be determined and will be revealed in the competitor’s meeting.

Judging Criteria

1. Line Choice: Each competitor chooses their line down the course. High scores are given for choosing difficult routes. Difficulty is determined by steepness, exposure, air, snow and course conditions.
2. Control: Competitors must remain in control at all times. Any loss of control will result in a lower score. Skillful recoveries will reduce penalties.
3. Fluidity: Constant direction towards a goal. This includes continuity, pace, and smooth transitions between sections of the course. Falling or stopping can have a negative impact in this category
4. Technique: Competitors are judged on style and turn quality relating to big mountain freeriding.
5. Style & Energy: This encompasses the pace, energy and creativity with which a competitor attacks or descends his/her chosen line or route. Style focuses on freestyle execution of maneuvers.

Age Categories

U10 Male & Female

U12 Male & Female

U14 Male & Female

U18 Male & Female

U40 Male & Female

Over 40 Male & Female

Event Timeline

Competitor Check-in/Bib Pickup
Sunday, March 26th from 9:00 to 9:30 am

Mandatory Safety Meeting
9:30 am on the deck

Course Inspection
10:00 am – 10:30 am

Event Start
11:00 am

Awards

4:30 pm on the deck of the Single

Mad River Glen is proud to announce the return of our Skiing for Scholars Program. This program is designed in an effort to enable local students to enjoy the sport of skiing. The program offers free all-mountain skiing from 2-4 pm on Fridays in March, plus extended skiing until 5 pm on the Practice Slope lift. This unique program is available to all students in our neighboring Mount Abraham and Washington West School Districts. This innovative effort is made possible as a result of a $15,000 grant by the Reed Family Foundation as part of the Co-op’s Preserve Our Paradise Capital Campaign.

Click here to learn more about the Skiing For Scholars Program.

2023-2024 Season Passes go on sale April 1st through the 14th at their guaranteed lowest prices. Season pass products including Stark Mountain Cards and non-shareholder lift tickets are offered in limited quantities in order to ensure a better Mad River Glen ski experience for all of our guests. While we do not anticipate these products selling out during the spring sale, limited quantities are available for each pass product and may sell out at any time. Buy early to ensure the best price and availability! 

MRG Co-op Shareholders ski free today!

The annual meeting for the owners of America’s only skier-owned mountain. All shareholders are encouraged to attend either in-person on the 3rd floor or watch a live stream via Zoom.

Don’t forget that it is also Shareholder Appreciation Day in the General Store when all Co-op Shareholders get 20% off of their purchases.

Can YOU  Skim It? You CAN skim it! You’re invited to join in on the fun, all you have to do is pop on into the Basebox to register between 9:00 and 10:00 am, there is a $10 registration fee for this event. This springtime tradition is an event that you, your friends, and your family are not going to want to miss. The Mad River Glen Pond Skimming Extravaganza is set to take place at the base of the Practice Slope on Saturday, April 15th. 

General Stark’s Pub Summer Menu

Serving Dinner Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (4:30 pm – 8:30 pm) and Sunday Brunch (10 am – 2 pm) through Green & Gold Weekend.

Back in 2008, three folks who really like beer, really like festivals and really like Mad River Glen, decided we wanted to bring the fun of a beer fest back to the Valley and that the only way it was going to happen was if we pulled up our bootstraps and did it ourselves!

2023 marks the 16th anniversary of SIPtemberfest, and though we’ve outgrown the deck, we still only have around 24 brewers and only about 800 tickets, making it the Best Little Beer Fest in Vermont. For more information check out the official SIPtemberfest website.

Take a foliage lift ride on America’s favorite Single Chair, first chair up is at 10 AM and the last chair is loaded at 2:30 PM. Foliage lift ride tickets are good for a round trip from base to summit and back down again, the cost is $20 for adults and $15 for juniors and seniors (free for season pass holders). Foliage lift ride tickets can be purchased in person at the ticket window. Stark’s Pub, the General Store and Ticket Booth will all be open, please see our operational hours listed below.

Stark’s Pub Hours:  
Saturday, September 23rd: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Sunday, September 24th: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Lift Operation Hours: 
Saturday, September 23rd: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Sunday, September 24th: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

General Store: 
Saturday, September 23rd: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, September 24th: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Tickets: 
Saturday, September 23rd: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday, September 24th: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Take a foliage lift ride on America’s favorite Single Chair, first chair up is at 10 AM and the last chair is loaded at 2:30 PM. Foliage lift ride tickets are good for a round trip from base to summit and back down again, the cost is $20 for adults and $15 for juniors and seniors (free for season pass holders). Foliage lift ride tickets can be purchased in person at the ticket window. Stark’s Pub, the General Store and Ticket Booth will all be open, please see our operational hours listed below.

Stark’s Pub Hours:  
Saturday, September 23rd: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Sunday, September 24th: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Lift Operation Hours: 
Saturday, September 23rd: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Sunday, September 24th: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

General Store: 
Saturday, September 23rd: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, September 24th: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Tickets: 
Saturday, September 23rd: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday, September 24th: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM