Mad River Glen, Vermont

Co-op Board of Trustees Off-Season Meeting
2027-06-19 08:00 - 10:00, 2027-05-15 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-11-14 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly, except July and August. All Co-op Shareholders are encouraged to attend Board meetings. Board meetings are open in person or via the Google Meet link below. 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 us on Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/jhi-umff-poa

MRG Cooperative Monthly Finance Committee Meeting
2027-06-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2027-05-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2027-04-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2027-03-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2027-02-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2027-01-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-12-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-11-18 10:00 - 11:00 and 1 more date
The Finance Committee generally meets the Wednesday before each monthly Board Meeting at 10:00 AM via a conference call. For more information about Finance Committee meetings contact the Treasurer.
The mission of the Finance Committee is to support Co-Op management and the Board in their fiduciary role of ensuring the financial integrity and the long-term economic viability of the Co-Op. The full mission statement can be found here.

MRG Cooperative Monthly Facilities Committee Meeting
2027-06-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2027-04-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2027-03-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2027-02-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2027-01-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-09 14:00 - 15:00
The Facilities Committee generally meets the Monday before each monthly Board Meeting at 2:00pm via a conference call. For more information on Facilities Committee meetings contact the chair via email.

Co-op Annual Shareholder's Meeting
2027-04-03 17:00 - 18:00
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 Google Meet.
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.
Shareholders, please gather in front of the Basebox beginning at 4:45 for a new group photo.

Co-op Board of Trustees In-Season Meeting
2027-03-21 17:00 - 18:00, 2027-02-21 17:00 - 18:00, 2027-01-17 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-12-20 17:00 - 18:00
The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly during the winter ski season on the 3rd Floor of the Basebox at 5pm. 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 us on Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/jhi-umff-poa

John Kearns Memorial Town Meeting Day
2027-03-02
Vermont high school, middle school and elementary school students ski for FREE!
A Town Meeting Day tradition, U12 and U14 racers descend on MRG for the annual John Kearns Memorial Town Meeting Day Slalom Race.
This is the first slalom event of the season for U12s.

Christmas Day: Closed
2026-12-25
In celebration of the festive season, we would like to let you know that we will be closed on Christmas Day. This special time of year allows us to embrace the joy of being with loved ones, and as our team prepares for the exciting ski season ahead, we truly value these moments of togetherness.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen on December 26th.
Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas filled with warmth, joy, and happiness!

Opening Day of the 2026/2027 Ski Season
2026-12-12 09:00 - 15:30
December 11, 1948 Mad River Glen opened to the public for the first time, whisking skiers 2000 vertical feet to the summit of Stark Mountain on the Single. The American Steel & Wire Company had installed nearly 600 of these state-of-the-art aerial tramway systems across the country and together with Roland Palmedo brought lift-served skiing to the Mad River Valley.

MRVBC Primer
2026-11-07 09:00 - 17:00
The Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition (MRVBC) has partnered again with Kel Rossiter of Adventure Spirit to offer a 1-day workshop on backcountry fundamentals. The BC Primer will be an all-day workshop held at the Mad River Glen @ the Cricket Club and on the mountain on Saturday, November 7th. The course topics will help those who are newer to backcountry skiing/riding feel more comfortable going out into the deep woods of our region in search of untracked snow. More experienced skiers/riders will gain useful insights, information, tools, and techniques for exploring mountains further afield. And all will certainly enjoy meeting and connecting with other BC enthusiasts in our community!
Registration is required, check out mrvbc.org for more information.

Volunteer Mountain Work Day 2026
2026-10-24 09:00 - 16:00
Volunteer Mountain Work Days will once again utilize pre-registration and limit the total group size. Space is extremely limited, don’t wait, register online!
Any minors that register must be at least 12 years of age, accompanied by their legal guardian/parent throughout the day, no dogs or swinging tools (hatchet, axe, maul) are allowed.
General information: The purpose of Volunteer Mountain Work Days is the maintenance of MRG’s legendary tree skiing and regeneration zones in our mountain forest. This involves cutting lines as well as setting aside areas for new trees to grow. Everything is done with hand tools. Work days are organized and led by Lars Bruns in consultation with ski area management. Volunteer Mountain Work Days are a great chance to get out on the mountain, care for your favorite terrain, and learn about how northeastern mountain forests grow. It is hard work, but also fun and satisfying to see a ski line take shape, and how trees will grow in response to care.
We welcome both experienced veterans and newcomers to the mountain work days. Each person who works a full day receives a complimentary day pass voucher for each day she or he works.
Summer/Fall 2026 Schedule

August 8th
September 26th
October 10th
October 24th

Logistics

Report at 9:00 am at the Cricket Club picnic table. We’re back down at 3:30 – 4:00 pm.
Most of the time we hike from the base, so be physically fit and prepared to hike the mountain top to bottom.
Most days are held rain or shine – Working in the rain is fun!
Bring work gloves, hiking boots, drinks & lunch.
Loppers are the most useful tool to bring. Make sure they are in good working order.
Work days navigate our gnarly terrain; no dogs or kids under 12 please. Minors under the age of 18 must register and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

The incidence of Lyme Disease is increasing rapidly in Vermont. This disease is debilitating and hard to get rid of. More Info on how to protect yourself while thrashing around the woods of Stark Mountain.
The following tools are not allowed: All power tools such as chain saws, and swinging tools such as hatchets or axes.
Outfitting for Rain Events:

Outer layer – The primary function is to hold in heat, as well as keep water out for as long as possible.

Goretex shell or other rainwear
Waterproof pant shell – old ski pants work well
Waterproof gaiters (Goretex)
Waterproof boots beforehand
Brimmed synthetic hat and fleece hat
If the weather is warm, then staying warm is not a problem. Fast-drying shorts, gaiters, and a rain shell may be sufficient.

Inner layers – No cotton – must keep one warm when wet.

Wool or synthetic shirt and long underwear
Fleece
Wool socks
Thin windbreaker underneath the shell to hold even more heat in

Other Tips

Put dry (synthetic) clothing in a garbage bag
Bring a second synthetic inner layer shirt (in the garbage bag) to change into at lunch
Put first aid kit in a waterproof bag
A thermos of hot tea or soup. Caffeine constricts capillaries and should be avoided
Bring backup gloves. Cold hands will not warm up in wet gloves

Stark Mountain Foundation Naturalist Hikes
2026-10-17 14:00 - 17:00
Stark Mountain Foundation is thrilled to welcome back Vermont Master Naturalist Gene O. Desideraggio for our seasonal series of free, family-friendly guided hikes. More than just a walk in the woods—it’s an invitation to step into the hidden world of the Green Mountains. This season’s hikes will take place:
May 16th: 2pm-4pm – Snowshoe Trail (~2 hours)
June 20th: 5-7:30pm – Solstice Hike to the Kent Thomas Nature Center. Join us as we explore the flora and fauna that thrives in the diverse landscape of Mad River Glen, ranging from the pollinators of common flowers along the ski trails to ephemeral plants of the moist forest. Expect to learn about wildlife and how you can contribute your day-to-day natural observations to benefit conservation. Medium/ High intensity (>800ft elevation gain)
July 18th: 2pm-3:30pm – Waterfall Hike (~1.5 hours)
August 15th: 2pm-4pm – up the Snowshoe Trail & down the 19th hole (~2 hours)
September 19th: 2pm-4pm – Snowshoe Trail (~2 hours)
October 3rd (Green and Gold Weekend): 1p-4pm (~3hrs) High Intensity (take lift up and hike down the mountain)
October 17th: Kent Thomas Nature Center – 2pm-5pm (~2.5-3hrs)
Hikes are open to ages 5+ (a supervising adult must accompany children), pre-registration is required to attend, and registration is limited. Hikes will meet at the flagpole in front of the Mad River Glen Basebox.
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