Mad River Glen, Vermont

Volunteer Mountain Work Day
2023-10-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-19 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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 by clicking this link.
Registration/Contact information will ensure that we can communicate with participants in the event that covid precautions may be needed or in case severe weather is likely (this will reduce the risk of needing to take shelter in on-mountain facilities where social distancing is unable to be maintained). Events will be confirmed by 6:00 pm the day prior via the contact email provided. A wait list will be maintained with open slots filled by 6:00 pm the day prior.
Any minors that register must be at least 12 years of age, accompanied by their legal guardian/parent throughout the day, no dogs 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.
Registration Required – Summer/Fall 2023 Schedule (all Saturdays)

August 19th
September 23rd
September 30th
October 7th
October 28th

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 prepared to hike.
Only in cases of highly probable severe weather will a work day be canceled (registered participants will be notified via email by 6:00 pm the night prior). 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

Endurance Society's Sky Run
2023-10-07 09:00 - 13:00
Mad River Glen is hosting The Endurance Society’s Sky Run.
The 5K will climb and descend and the 10K will do two ascents and two descents. This means the finish line will be at the BASE of the mountain where there will be food, drinks, music, etc. The Sky Run will feature a series of climbs that will eventually take you to the summit of the mountain and then back to the base. The ~5k has over 2,000 feet of vertical climbing. The ~10k has over 4000 feet of vertical climbing.
Once the race is over you’ll descend to base camp for a post-race party. The finish line will close at 1:00 PM and course sweepers will pull course markings. Any racers still on course after 1:00 PM will not finish. You are 100% responsible for getting yourself down the mountain. Vehicle support can only be provided in an emergency if you are injured.
Finishers will receive a custom Endurance Society medal and other Endurance Society Swag.
Top 3 males and females of each race will receive a unique award.
The Endurance Society is an organization that is dedicated to providing extraordinary physical and psychological adventures to the endurance community. The mission of the Endurance Society is twofold: To create unique, life-changing, and mind-blowing experiences for adventure enthusiasts, and to utilize our members for community involvement.

Summer Live Music Series
2023-10-04 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-08-30 18:00 - 20:30 | Stark’s Pub, 57 Schuss Pass Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Stark’s Pub offers an unparalleled family dining atmosphere you can’t find anywhere else in the Mad River Valley. The Pub is open during the summer months from Memorial Day through Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Dinner is served on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 4:30 to 8:30 PM with brunch offered on Sundays from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Thanks to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local artists & good vibes year-round in Stark’s Pub.

7/12 Medicine Tribe Trio
7/19 Evan Jennison
7/26 Running In Circles
8/2 Phineas Gage
8/9 Brission Boss and Pelletier
8/16 Ragged Company
8/23 Atom and the Orbits
8/30 Danielle Keegan and friends
9/6 Jaded Ravins
9/13 Alex Budney and Friends
9/20 Easy Street Duo
9/27 She Was Right
10/4 Brett Hughes & the Paradise Posse

Green & Gold Weekend
2023-10-01 10:00 - 14:30
Foliage lift rides are available on America’s favorite Single Chair both Saturday and Sunday, 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: Brunch 10:00 AM – 12pm, Lunch & Chicken BBQ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Lift Operation Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
General Store: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Ticket Office: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 1st events:
Allen Clark Memorial Hill Climb at 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Allen Clark Hill Climb
2023-10-01 10:00 - 11:30
The Allen Clark Memorial Hill Climb — the annual grunt-fest that has fast become a rite of cycling passage in the Mad River Valley — is a grueling time trial that rises 1,600 vertical feet in 6.2 miles, from the intersection of Routes 100 and 17 to the top of Appalachian Gap.
The event is named in honor of long-time Mad River Valley resident, Allen Clark. An avid cyclist who took up biking late in life, he rode 2,500-3,000 annually in Vermont. Allen especially loved the challenge of the Appalachian Gap. This event is a tribute to Allen’s life and a fundraiser for Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports, an organization that meant a great deal to him.
Awards will be held on the 3rd floor of the Basebox (or on the deck if the weather is nice) at approximately 11:30 – 12:00 PM.
Learn more about Allen Clark
Register for the race

Green & Gold Weekend
2023-09-30 10:00 - 14:30
Foliage lift rides are available on America’s favorite Single Chair both Saturday and Sunday, 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: Lunch & Dinner 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM (Dinner service begins at 4:30)
Lift Operation Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
General Store: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Ticket Office: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday, September 30th events:
SMF Presents “Wildlife Tails” 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (3rd floor)
MRG Homeowner’s Meeting 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (3rd floor)
Co-op Shareholder’s Town Meeting 5:00 – 6:00 PM (3rd floor and via Zoom)
*September 30th also marks the fiscal year for the Co-op, APR is due and Mad Money from the previous season expires. 2023 Mad Money will not be valid on Sunday, October 1st 2023.

SMF Presents: Wildlife Tales
2023-09-30 10:00 - 11:00
Wildlife Tales ​with the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum presents: Meet the Mammals
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, WILDLIFE TALES PRESENTATION 10-11 AM, MAD RIVER GLEN BASEBOX 3RD FLOOR
Please join Stark Mountain Foundation during Green & Gold weekend for an all-ages presentation called, “Wildlife Tales,” by the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum. SMF and SVNHM invite you to journey around the world with us. Come and hear tales of animals and magic and learn the natural history of these myths and legends. The museum’s naturalist will bring out a live animal during each story. This presentation is a big hit for both children and adults. This program is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted. Coffee and doughnuts will also be served. Buy a ticket and ride the Single Chair to view the foliage after the presentation. To learn more and register for the event, please go here.

Fall Sales Deadline Day
2023-09-30
Today is the deadline for the best deals on Season Passes, Stark Mountain Cards and Kids’ Seasonal Programs.

September 30th also marks the fiscal year for the Co-op, APR is due and Mad Money from the previous season expires.

*Please note that Stark Mountain Cards are NOT available to purchase following the September 30th deadline.

Summer Live Music Series
2023-09-27 18:00 - 20:30 | Stark’s Pub, 57 Schuss Pass Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Stark’s Pub offers an unparalleled family dining atmosphere you can’t find anywhere else in the Mad River Valley. The Pub is open during the summer months from Memorial Day through Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Dinner is served on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 4:30 to 8:30 PM with brunch offered on Sundays from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Thanks to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local artists & good vibes year-round in Stark’s Pub.

7/12 Medicine Tribe Trio
7/19 Evan Jennison
7/26 Polvo de Oro
8/2 Phineas Gage
8/9 Brission Boss and Pelletier
8/16 Ragged Company
8/23 Atom and the Orbits
8/30 Danielle Keegan and friends
9/6 Jaded Ravins
9/13 Alex Budney and Friends
9/20 Easy Street Duo
9/27 She Was Right
10/4 Brett Hughes & the Paradise Posse

Sunday Brunch & Live Music
2023-09-24 11:30 - 14:00, 2023-09-10 11:30 - 14:00, 2023-08-27 11:30 - 14:00, 2023-08-13 11:30 - 14:00, 2023-07-30 11:30 - 14:00 | Stark’s Pub, 57 Schuss Pass Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
This summer we’ll be hosting live music every other Sunday during brunch service. This selection of local artists features toned-down tunes to help you keep those Sunday scaries at bay. Thanks to Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local artists & good vibes by sponsoring year-round music in Stark’s Pub.

7/16 Ragged Trio

7/30 Alex Budney and Friends

8/13 Dave O

8/27 Evan Jennison

9/10 Music by Cooper

9/24 Rob Pierce and Friends

10/8 Ragged Trio

Foliage Weekend
2023-09-24 10:00 - 14:30
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: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Lift Operation Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
General Store: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tickets: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Foliage Weekend
2023-09-23 10:00 - 14:30
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: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Lift Operation Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
General Store: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tickets: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Summer Live Music Series
2023-09-20 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-09-06 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-08-23 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-08-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Stark’s Pub, 57 Schuss Pass Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Stark’s Pub offers an unparalleled family dining atmosphere you can’t find anywhere else in the Mad River Valley. The Pub is open during the summer months from Memorial Day through Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Dinner is served on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 4:30 to 8:30 PM with brunch offered on Sundays from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Thanks to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local artists & good vibes year-round in Stark’s Pub.

7/12 Medicine Tribe Trio
7/19 Evan Jennison
7/26 Polvo de Oro
8/2 Phineas Gage
8/9 Brission Boss and Pelletier
8/16 Ragged Company
8/23 Atom and the Orbits
8/30 Danielle Keegan and friends
9/6 Jaded Ravins
9/13 Alex Budney and Friends
9/20 Easy Street Duo
9/27 She Was Right
10/4 TBD

Sunday Brunch & Live Music
2023-09-17 11:30 - 14:00 | Stark’s Pub, 57 Schuss Pass Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
This summer we’ll be hosting live music every other Sunday during brunch service. This selection of local artists features toned-down tunes to help you keep those Sunday scaries at bay. Thanks to Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local artists & good vibes by sponsoring year-round music in Stark’s Pub.

7/16 Ragged Trio

7/30 Alex Budney and Friends

8/13 Dave O

8/27 Evan Jennison

9/10 Music by Cooper

9/17 Rob Pierce and Friend

10/8 Ragged Trio

Siptemberfest
2023-09-16 12:00 - 16:00
STARK’S PUB WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH FOR SIPTEMBERFEST. THE PUB WILL RE-OPEN ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH FOR BRUNCH BETWEEN 10am – 2pm.
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!
Although Siptemberfest has grown over the years it is still the greatest little beer festival in the state of Vermont. There are still only around 24 brewers and roughly 800 tickets for sale, making it the Best Little Beer Fest in Vermont. For more information check out the official SIPtemberfest website.

Summer Live Music Series
2023-09-13 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-08-09 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-08-02 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-07-26 18:00 - 20:30 | Stark’s Pub, 57 Schuss Pass Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Stark’s Pub offers an unparalleled family dining atmosphere you can’t find anywhere else in the Mad River Valley. The Pub is open during the summer months from Memorial Day through Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Dinner is served on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 4:30 to 8:30 PM with brunch offered on Sundays from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Thanks to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local artists & good vibes year-round in Stark’s Pub.

7/12 Medicine Tribe Trio
7/19 Evan Jennison
7/26 Running In Circles
8/2 Phineas Gage
8/9 Brission Boss and Pelletier
8/16 Ragged Company
8/23 Atom and the Orbits
8/30 Danielle Keegan and friends
9/6 Jaded Ravins
9/13 Alex Budney and Friends
9/20 Easy Street Duo
9/27 She Was Right
10/4 TBD
