Mad River Glen, Vermont

Seasonal Kids' Programs Begin
2024-12-29 09:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Welcome to the Mad River Glen ski school!
Saturday (12.28.24) and Sunday (12.29.24) 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
2024-12-29 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-01-04 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-01-05 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-01-11 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-01-12 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-01-18 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-01-19 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-01-25 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. Click here to Request A Reservation today or click here to learn more about our Naturalist Programs.

Live Music Aprés in Stark's Pub
2025-01-03 14:30 - 17:00, 2025-01-10 14:30 - 17:00, 2025-01-20 14:30 - 17:00, 2025-01-24 14:30 - 17:00
Our live music series continues this season on Fridays, après-ski, from 2:30 to 5:00 PM! A huge thank you to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local musicians. Fridays throughout the ski season, we’ll showcase a rotating lineup of talented local artists. Be sure to check out our event calendar for a full list of performances. Stark’s Pub is open daily during the winter ski season, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Come join us for great music and good times!

Winter Music Schedule:
12.20 The Caleb Garby Trio
01.03 Atom & the Orbits
01.10 Straight Jacket Slumber Party
01.17 Rob Pierce & Bob
01.20 Brett Hughes & Lowell Thompson
01.24 Madigan Linnane
02.07 Fun Dip
02.14 Local 28
02.28 Brett Hughes & Lowell Thompson
03.07 John Lackard Trio
03.14 Clint Bierman & Friends
03.21 Jaded Ravins
04.04 Brett Hughes & Lowell Thompson
04.11 Dave O & Mike Schuster
Thanks to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local artists & good vibes year-round in Stark’s Pub.

Women's Alpine Ski Clinic
2025-01-04 09:30 - 15:00
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 4, February 1 & March 1
Time: 9:30 am until 3:00 pm
Cost: $249/day or $309/day with lift ticket
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Women's Mid-Week Alpine Clinic
2025-01-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-23 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 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 27 & March 6 (No session 02.20.25)
Time: 10:00 am until 12:00 pm
Cost: $349 – 8 week session
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Live Music Aprés in Stark's Pub
2025-01-09 14:30 - 17:00
Our live music series continues this season on Fridays, après-ski, from 2:30 to 5:00 PM! A huge thank you to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local musicians. Fridays throughout the ski season, we’ll showcase a rotating lineup of talented local artists. Be sure to check out our event calendar for a full list of performances. Stark’s Pub is open daily during the winter ski season, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Come join us for great music and good times!

Winter Music Schedule:
12.20 The Caleb Garby Trio
01.03 Atom & the Orbits
01.09 Kolleen & Trey
01.10 Straight Jacket Slumber Party
01.17 Rob Pierce & Bob
01.20 Brett Hughes & Lowell Thompson
01.24 Madigan Linnane
02.07 Fun Dip
02.14 Local 28
02.28 Brett Hughes & Lowell Thompson
03.07 John Lackard Trio
03.14 Clint Bierman & Friends
03.21 Jaded Ravins
04.04 Brett Hughes & Lowell Thompson
04.11 Dave O & Mike Schuster
Thanks to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local artists & good vibes year-round in Stark’s Pub.

Free Cabot Fondue
2025-01-09 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-01-16 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-01-23 15:30 - 17:00
Join us aprés-ski every Thursday throughout the ski season for FREE FONDUE served with toasted bread thanks to our sponsors Cabot Creamery Cooperative!
Aprés in the Pub on fondue Thursdays is historically a very popular event, supplies are limited and may run out at any time, come early, leave happy.

Family Tournament
2025-01-11 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

2025 PRELIMINARY RESULTS
2024 RESULTS HERE

Women's Telemark Clinic
2025-01-11 09:30 - 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 11, February 8, March 8
Time: 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Cost: $249/day ($309/day with lift ticket)

VPA Harwood Union HS "Skilton Classic" Dual Panel Slalom
2025-01-13 08:00 - 16:00
Head to head High School dual panel giant slalom race with a pro jump.

Live Music Aprés in Stark's Pub
2025-01-17 14:30 - 17:00
Our live music series continues this season on Fridays, après-ski, from 2:30 to 5:00 PM! A huge thank you to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local musicians. Fridays throughout the ski season, we’ll showcase a rotating lineup of talented local artists. Be sure to check out our event calendar for a full list of performances. Stark’s Pub is open daily during the winter ski season, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Come join us for great music and good times!

Winter Music Schedule:
12.20 The Caleb Garby Trio
01.03 Adam & the Orbits
01.10 Straight Jacket Slumber Party
01.17 Rob Pierce & Bob
01.24 Madigan Linnane
02.07 Straight Jacket Slumber Party
02.14 Local 28
02.28 Brett Hughes & Lowell Thompson
03.07 John Lackard Trio
03.14 Clint Bierman
03.21 Jaded Ravins
03.28 Erin Cassel-Brown w/Jaded Ravins
04.04 Rob Pierce & Bob
04.11 Dave O & Mike Schuster
Thanks to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local artists & good vibes year-round in Stark’s Pub.

Fat-ypus Skis Demo Day
2025-01-18 09:00 - 15:00
Handmade skis out of Breckenridge, Colorado.

Co-op Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-01-18 17:00 - 18:00
The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly, except July and August. All Co-op Shareholders are encouraged to attend Board meetings. Stay abreast of what is happening at America’s only skier-owned mountain by checking out the latest Board Meeting Minutes. If you have a comment, question or concern for the board you can reach them by emailing coopboard@madriverglen.com
Join via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/jhi-umff-poa

After Dark Winter Music in Stark's Pub
2025-01-18 19:00 - 22:00
Honeywell is another side project of the Grift with a lineup of Clint Bierman, Peter Day and Russ Lawton. They have played a number of venues around Vermont, and their show is one of amazing musicianship and solid, tight grooves!

Fayston Elementary School Ski Program
2025-01-23 12:30 - 14:30
Welcoming 1st through 6th grade students from the Fayston Elementary School for an afternoon of skiing!

Turtles to Toads
2025-01-25 17:00 - 18:00
Discover Vermont’s Reptiles and Amphibians at Mad River Glen
The Stark Mountain Foundation invites nature lovers of all ages to an exciting and educational event on Saturday, January 25th, at 5:00 PM in the Basebox at Mad River Glen. This engaging program will introduce attendees to the fascinating world of Vermont’s reptiles and amphibians—some of the state’s most misunderstood yet captivating creatures.
Led by expert staff from the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum, the evening will feature an interactive slideshow that explores the lives, habitats, and ecological importance of these remarkable animals. Guests will have the rare opportunity to see live reptiles and amphibians up close and engage with touchable artifacts, making this a hands-on experience perfect for families, children, and nature enthusiasts alike.
For those who may feel uneasy around snakes or other creatures, this program is designed to foster understanding and appreciation, offering an opportunity to see these animals in a new light.
The event begins at 5:00 PM and is free to attend. Pre-registration is encouraged at (https://bit.ly/411QxhJ). Don’t miss this chance to embark on an unforgettable journey into Vermont’s wild side!
