Seasonal Kids Programs Begin
2023-12-30 09:30 - 14:30, 2023-12-31 09:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Welcome to the Mad River Glen ski school!
Saturday (12.30.23) and Sunday (12.31.23) will be the first days of our season-long kids’ ski school programs!
Our goal is to infuse our programs with fun and knowledge of safety while teaching techniques that will allow your child to improve their ability. Our commitment to a small instructor/student ratio allows the children who participate in our program to not only have fun and become awesome skiers but develop a strong sense of camaraderie while developing lasting friendships. Check out the information below to learn about all the different programs we have for kids and teens. We look forward to skiing with your kids this winter! Learn more about the detail of our Seasonal Kids Programs. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call or email us with any questions (802) 496-3551 ext. 125 or email skischool@madriverglen.com.
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Naturalist Guided Snowshoe Tours
2023-12-30 10:30 - 12:30, 2023-12-31 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-01-06 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-01-07 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-01-20 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-01-21 10:30 - 12:30
Every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 am Join one of Mad River Glen’s Naturalists for a guided snowshoe trek tailored to your interest in the ecology and wildlife of Stark Mountain! Our outings and content vary each week depending on snow conditions and participants. Learn about the hardwood forests of the Green Mountains as well as our resident moose, bear, deer, fisher, coyote, red fox and more! Easy to moderate difficulty. Learn more about our Naturalist Programs.

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Free Live Music & Cabot Fondue Aprés-ski
2024-01-04 15:30 - 17:30
Our live music series rolls on this season every Thursday, aprés-ski from 3:30 until 5:30 along with FREE fondue from Cabot! Thanks to our good friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for helping support local musicians. Each and every Thursday throughout the ski season will feature a rotation of local musical talents. Check out our event calendar for a complete list of live music. Stark’s Pub is open daily during the winter ski season from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

January 4 John Lackard
January 11 Rob Pierce and friends
January 18 Al’s Pals
January 25 Running in Circles
February 1 Ragged Company
February 8 Al’s Pals
February 15 Phineas Gage
February 22
February 29 Evan Jennison with Clint & Jeff (Grift)
March 7 TBD
March 14 Medicine Tribe Trio
March 21 Al’s Pals
March 28 Rob Pierce and Friends
April 4 TBD

Fat-ypus Skis Demo Day
2024-01-06 09:00 - 15:00
Handmade skis out of Breckenridge, Colorado.
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Women's Alpine Ski Clinic
2024-01-06 10:00 - 12:00
Alpine ski clinics by women, and for women using positive attitudes, tactics and techniques to help you achieve your skiing goals. The price per day includes the clinic and lunch.
Dates: Saturdays – January 6, February 3 & March 2
Time: 10:00 am until 12:00 pm
Cost: $189/day or $244/day with lift ticket
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Mad River Glen's 75th Anniversary
2024-01-06 18:30 - 22:30
Mad River Glen’s 75th Anniversary
Greetings Mad River Glen Community,
Tonight we’re going to party like it’s 1949 as we’re hosting a huge bash to celebrate three-quarters of a century of memories at Mad River Glen. This will be an event that should not be missed with dinner, dancing, live music, fireworks and more. A limited number of tickets are now available to purchase through our online store. This event is for adults 21 & over.
We are thrilled to invite you to a grand celebration for Mad River Glen’s 75th Anniversary! Join us for an unforgettable evening of food, festivities and cheer as we mark this significant milestone in our mountain’s history.
Date: January 6, 2024
Time: 6:30 – 10:30
Highlights of the evening:
Live Entertainment: Dance the night away to live music performed by Burlington-based band QUADRA rocking out to a variety of tunes spanning the decades.
Fireworks: Be prepared to be dazzled by a memorable display of lights and colors as we ignite the sky in celebration of our 75th season of skiing.
Gourmet Delights: Indulge in a delectable dinner of catered culinary delights plus elevated legendary Mad River Glen desserts and nostalgic nosh.
Toast to Memories: Stark’s Pub will be serving a special celebratory cocktail along with all of your favorites so we can raise a glass to the memories, friendships, and families that make-up our unique and legendary Mad River Glen community.
Dress Code: Vermont Formal – Come dressed to impress, semi-formal, resort-chic, or casual it’s up to you. Whether you choose to come in your vintage ski gear or contemporary mountain elegance, show off your style as we celebrate three-quarters of a century of skiing.
Tickets: A limited number of tickets are available to purchase through our online store beginning December 4th.
Let’s come together to honor the legacy, embrace the present and toast to the future of Mad River Glen. This milestone belongs to those who came before us as well as each and every one of you who has been along for this incredible journey. We look forward to seeing you on the slopes this winter as we commemorate this historical moment.

Women's Telemark Tuesday Clinic
2024-01-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-23 10:00 - 12:00
Telemark ski programs by women, for women using positive attitudes, tactics and techniques to help you achieve your skiing goals. This program is designed for intermediate telemark skiers and above. Eight 2-hour lessons on Tuesday mornings. Space is limited.
Dates: Tuesdays – January 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 27 & March 5
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $229 – 8 Week Session (Valid Pass or Ticket required)
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Women's Mid-Week Alpine Clinic
2024-01-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-25 10:00 - 12:00
The Women’s Mid-Week clinics are for women and taught by women using positive attitude, tactics and techniques to help you achieve your skiing goals. This eight-week program meets for 2-hour sessions on Thursday mornings.
Dates: Thursdays – January 11, 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15 & 29 March 7 (No session 02.22.24)
Time: 10:00 am until 12:00 pm
Cost: $229 – 8 week session
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Free Live Music & Cabot Fondue Aprés-ski
2024-01-11 15:30 - 17:30, 2024-01-18 15:30 - 17:30, 2024-01-25 15:30 - 17:30
Our live music series rolls on this season every Thursday, aprés-ski from 3:30 until 5:30 along with FREE fondue from Cabot! Thanks to our good friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for helping support local musicians. Each and every Thursday throughout the ski season will feature a rotation of local musical talents. Check out our event calendar for a complete list of live music. Stark’s Pub is open daily during the winter ski season from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

January 4 John Lackard
January 11 Rob Pierce and friends
January 18 Al’s Pals
January 25 Running in Circles
February 1 Ragged Company
February 8 Al’s Pals
February 15 Phineas Gage
February 22 Running in Circles
March 7 TBD
March 14 Medicine Tribe Trio
March 21 Al’s Pals
March 28 Rob Pierce and Friends
April 4 TBD

Free Heel Fridays
2024-01-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-19 10:00 - 12:00
This telemark clinic meets every Friday throughout the season and is offered in two different time slots. Participants can choose from one of two sessions, available from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm OR 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Dates: Fridays – January 12, 19 & 26 February 2, 9 & 16 (No session available on February 23, 2024) March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Time: Choose from either the morning session from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm OR 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm.
Cost: $79/session OR $105/session with lift ticket
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Women's Telemark Clinic
2024-01-13 09:45 - 15:00
Telemark ski clinics by women, and for women use positive attitude, tactics and techniques to help you achieve your skiing goals.
Dates: Saturdays – January 13, February 10, March 9
Time: 9:45 am to 3:00 pm
Cost: $189/day ($244/day with lift ticket)
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Family Tournament
2024-01-14 09:00 - 15:00
The Family Tournament originated as the Father-Son race and dates back to 1942 when it was originally held on the flanks of Mount Mansfield (Stowe). In its modern form, it is a race open to anyone who wants to participate. Racers complete a family-friendly GS course where a racer’s best time from two runs (attempts) is counted. The time is then added together with other family members (by blood relationship) in the following categories and prizes are awarded. In some cases, there are coveted trophies that live permanently at MRG for all to admire.
All racers should register in the MRG Online Store.
Family Tournament Race Schedule:
9am-10am: course inspection/preview
10am: Racing opens to anyone 7 years and under and all grandparents
10:30 am: Racing opens to all (FIFO)
1:30 pm: Race Closes
2:30 pm: Awards (location tbd)
Categories:

Father-Son
Mother-Daughter
Mother-Son
Father-Daughter
Husband-Wife
Grandmother-Granddaughter
Grandfather-Grandson
Grandfather-Granddaughter
Grandmother-Grandson
Brother-Sister
Brother-Brother
Sister-Sister
And Grand Family

2024 RESULTS HERE
The MRG Racing Triple Crown combines three celebrated legacy events and crowns an overall category champions!

The Family Tournament is a family-friendly event where a competitor’s result is added together with other family members’ individual results to complete scoring and celebrate the fastest family combo.
The storied Kandahar is MRG’s modern version of a full mountain ski race. It rewards those who can ski gates as well as terrain and conditions on the trail.
The Rockefeller Challenge is a test of fearlessness and speed where competitors tuck straight downhill and glide uphill to find the skier who goes the furthest.

Combine and register for all three events and save!
A valid lift ticket or season pass is required. Lift ticket not included in the entry fee.
Ages 10 & up as of 1/1/24. You must complete a registration for each family member who will be racing. Please log in below (if you are already in MRG’s system) or create a new account for each racer.
Disclaimer: Weather and conditions dependent. There are no refunds on the entry fee for any reason, including in the event of date change, cancellation, or inability to participate. We reserve the right to change or modify any of the perimeters of the race including but not limited to start time, date, location, course, finish and awards in the interest of event security.

Live Music Aprés by Madigan Linnane
2024-01-15 15:30 - 17:30
Madigan Linnane is an emerging musician with roots in Grafton Massachusetts and now resides in The Mad River Valley in Vermont. Her thoughtful lyrics, drawn from emotional life experiences, combine with a modern folk/pop/indie musical style producing songs that appeal to broad audiences.
Over the last several years she has delighted listeners with performances in coffee shops, restaurants, country clubs, farmer’s markets and a variety of private events. A versatile musician performing a mix of originals and covers, Madigan plays acoustic guitar, ukulele and piano and is best known for her velvety, tender vocal style and original songwriting. Madigan took first place in Padavano’s Place 2018 Singer-Songwriter contest by performing 3 original songs including her Christmas song, Snow Falls. Victor Infante of the Worcester Telegram wrote that she “…has a way of focusing on the joy her persona finds in other people’s delight, a perspective that skirts the consumerism of the season.”
Madigan began writing music when she was 10 years old and released her first EP entitled Beautiful Me in 2019, containing 6 original songs chronicling the touching moments she experienced in her formative years.
Madigan is currently attending Berklee College of Music to pursue her passion for music.

Green Mountain Club Member Appreciation Weekend
2024-01-20 08:30 - 15:30, 2024-01-21 08:30 - 15:30
Green Mountain Club Members ski HALF PRICE!
Not a GMC member yet? Find out more at https://www.greenmountainclub.org/members/overview-and-benefits/

Graybeard's Clinic
2024-01-22 09:30 - 12:00
The Graybeard’s Clinic is designed for men who are intermediate to advanced skiers. The clinic will focus on learning to fully enjoy the Mad River Glen skiing experience by deepening fundamental skills and then applying those skills to the varied terrain that makes Mad River special. Participants will learn to ski groomers and the bumps better and with more confidence – making it more fun and joyful. We will also focus on specific mechanics that are a bit easier on your body, thus enhancing your overall ski experience here at Mad River Glen and wherever your skis may take you.
The clinic will be led by Rick Ruback who has been coaching ski racing at Mad River for over twenty years. Rick is excited to bring some racing skills and drills into adult teaching as a way to help the participants improve their skiing. Joining Rick will be a collection of some of the most experienced members of the Mad River Glen Ski School.
Dates: Mondays January 22, 29, February 5, 12 & 26, March 4 & 11
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $329 7 week session (valid ticket or pass required)
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South Burlington High School Alpine Ski Race
2024-01-24 08:00 - 15:00
The parking lot at the top of the Practice Slope will be closed to the public and reserved for school buses.
