Mad River Glen, Vermont

Naturalist Guided Snowshoe Tours
2024-02-25 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-02-24 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-02-18 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-02-17 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-02-11 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-02-10 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-02-04 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-02-03 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
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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StorySki
2024-02-24 10:30 - 14:30
The Stark Mountain Foundation will be sponsoring the 6th Annual StorySki on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 10:30 to 2:30. The StorySki is based on the idea of the StoryWalk, a project that originated in Montpelier at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library and has spread throughout the world. Laminated pages from a children’s book are installed along an outdoor path. As you stroll down the trail, you’re directed to the next page in the story. It was created as a way for children to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Participating children will be able to ski, read, and enjoy this year’s book, Ten on the Sled, by Kim Norman, illustrated by Liza Woodruff.
Pre-registration for the event is strongly encouraged. The event is free, but everyone will need a lift ticket to participate. Saturday’s StorySki has been moved to Eaton’s Run due to the weather forecast. The Stark Mountain Foundation will set up at the entrance to Eaton’s Run, StorySki panels will be displayed along the edge of Eaton’s Run all the way down to the entrance to the Moosewood Snowshoe Trail. Hot chocolate and stuffed animals will be given away from the deck of the Basebox. Check-in begins at 10.30 AM at the to of Eaton’s Run off of the Practice Slope. The event will run as scheduled from 10:30 until 2:30.
The Stark Mountain Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in Waitsfield, VT The mission of the Stark Mountain Foundation is to preserve and protect the environment and ecosystem of General Stark Mountain, including its recreational access and historic value, and to support programs that promote and sustain that environment for the enjoyment of present and future generations.
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Free Live Music & Cabot Fondue Aprés-ski
2024-02-22 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 Jaded Ravins
March 7 TBD
March 14 Medicine Tribe Trio
March 21 Al’s Pals
March 28 Rob Pierce and Friends
April 4 TBD

Amateur & Montclair Ski Club Races
2024-02-18 10:00 - 15:00
Ski Club racing has always been a fixture on the slopes of General Stark Mountain. Mad River Glen’s founder Roland Palmedo also founded the Amateur Ski Club of New York and provided the land for an on-mountain house. A big supporter of amateur ski racing he instituted club races that endure to this day. Look out for the ASCNY yellow race bibs! Montclair or Amateur – who you got?

Fat-ypus Skis Demo Day
2024-02-17 09:00 - 15:00
Handmade skis out of Breckenridge, Colorado.
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Free Heel Fridays
2024-02-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-09 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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Free Live Music & Cabot Fondue Aprés-ski
2024-02-15 15:30 - 17:30, 2024-02-08 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

Women's Mid-Week Alpine Clinic
2024-02-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-08 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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Specialty Foods Day
2024-02-14
Ski Vermont and Vermont Specialty Foods team up to offer up samples of their fine products. Participating specialty food producers include Cabot Cheese, Vermont Maple Syrup, Cold Hollow Cider and others.

Women's Telemark Tuesday Clinic
2024-02-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-06 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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Graybeard's Clinic
2024-02-12 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-02-05 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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VPA Harwood Union HS "Skilton Classic" Dual Panel Slalom
2024-02-12 08:00 - 16:00
Head to head racing with a pro jump.
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NVC U10 Giant Slalom Race
2024-02-11 08:00 - 15:00
Vermont Alpine Racing Association U10 Giant Slalom
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Women's Telemark Clinic
2024-02-10 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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Kandahar Mountain Race
2024-02-10 07:30 - 10:00
A race of a bygone era, the Kandahar channels the spirit of full mountain races that were once commonplace on the racing circuit and at MRG. The last version held in the 1980s began on Creamery, descended onto Moody’s, before taking on (Grand) Canyon. At the bottom of Canyon, racers went straight across Easy Way, over the cliff on One Way, and over S-Turn Cliff onto Lower Periwinkle and finished by the base of the Double. Whew! Our modern version is a bit more modest but will still reward those who can ski gates as well as terrain on the trail. The trail combination and exact set to get from the start to the finish are dependent on snow depth and conditions. Please see the race flyer (when available) for additional course details.
Details:
Field Limit: 75 racers
Age requirement: 10 years old or older as of January 1st, 2024
Athlete Lift: Tentatively 7:30 am
Race Begins: Tentatively 8:00 am
Awards: by age group and gender
Disclaimer: Weather and conditions dependent, no refunds on entry fee in the event of cancellation. We reserve the right to change or modify any of the perimeters of the race including but not limited to start time, location, course, finish and awards in the interest of event security.
2024 Kandahar Overall Results
2024 Kandahar Women’s Results
2024 Kandahar Men’s Results
Proceeds from this event go to benefit the Mad River Glen Race Club and are non-refundable.
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.

Free Live Music Aprés
2024-02-09 14:30 - 17:30
Local musicians Brett Hughes and Lowell Thompson take the Stark’s Pub stage aprés-ski!

IFSA Junior 2*
2024-02-09 07:30 - 17:00
Mad River Glen, the fertile crescent of big mountain skiing in New England is proud to be hosting an IFSA sanctioned Junior Regional 2* competition. Come test your mettle on the east coast’s most challenging terrain.
Important Registration Information:

Registration Cost – $70 (Lift ticket or season pass required)
Competitors MUST have an active 2024 IFSA Membership to register for this event.
This event is limited to 100 competitors.
The competition is a one-run event.
Helmets and back protectors are mandatory.

Age Categories
U12 Female & Male Ski
U15 Female & Male Ski
U19 Female & Male Ski
Event Timeline
Competitor Check-in/Bib Pickup Friday, February 9th from 8:00 to 9:00 am on the 3rd floor of the Basebox
Mandatory Safety Meeting 9:00 am on the 3rd floor of the Basebox
Course Inspection 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Event Start 11:00 am
Awards ASAP following the completion of the event on the 3rd floor

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VARA NVC U14 Slalom Race
2024-02-04 08:00 - 15:00
Vermont Alpine Racing Association U14 Slalom Race.
https://www.vara.org/
