Mad River Glen, Vermont

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, 2024-01-30 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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, 2024-01-29 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.
Race Announcement

Naturalist Guided Snowshoe Tours
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, 2024-01-28 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-01-27 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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NVC U10 Giant Slalom Race
2024-02-11 08:00 - 15:00
Vermont Alpine Racing Association U10 Giant Slalom
Race Announcement
https://vara.org/

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!

Free Heel Fridays
2024-02-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-02 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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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

EVENT SPONSORS:

Free Live Music & Cabot Fondue Aprés-ski
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
2024-02-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-01 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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VARA NVC U14 Slalom Race
2024-02-04 08:00 - 15:00
Vermont Alpine Racing Association U14 Slalom Race.
https://www.vara.org/

Women's Alpine Ski Clinic
2024-02-03 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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Parlor Skis Demo Day
2024-02-03 09:00 - 15:00
Parlor was founded on a shared passion for skiing in New England, with a focus on designing and building great products. Our goal is to share this passion with as many people as we can. Look for the Parlor tent at the end of the boardwalk as you enter the base area and take advantage of a free demo!

75th Anniversary Film, "A 75-Year Fellowship of Skiers"
2024-02-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Main Street Landing, Burlington, 60 Lake Street, Burlington, 05401, United States
Where: 60 Lake Street, Main Street Landing Film House, Burlington, VT.
Cost: Free and open to the public.
When: Doors at 6:00 pm, first come first served. The film will be shown from 6:30-7:30 pm, with a possible second showing at 8:00 pm.
Cash bar.

Free Live Music & Cabot Fondue Aprés-ski
2024-02-01 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 TBD
March 7 TBD
March 14 Medicine Tribe Trio
March 21 Al’s Pals
March 28 Rob Pierce and Friends
April 4 TBD

Friendly Freeski Competition - Postponed to 03.10
2024-01-28 08:00 - 17:00
Mad River Glen, the birthplace of New England’s competitive freeskiing is proud to be hosting a Friendly Freeski competition. If you have been curious about entering the competitive freeski arena then this event is for you! The freeski friendly is a fun event designed to give everyone a new perspective on competitive freeskiing. This event is open to all age groups. It is a one run competition. The freeski friendly, hosted by the Mad River Glen Freeski Team is a fundraiser for the Mad River Glen Ski Club. There are NO REFUNDS.
Important Registration Information:

Registration Cost – $30 (Lift tickets are required but not included).
Online Registration – Click Here
Day-of-event registration $40 CASH ONLY!
The competition is a one-run event.
U18 helmet & back protector required.
The venue is to be determined and will be revealed in the competitor’s meeting.

Judging Criteria

Line Choice: Each competitor chooses their line down the course. High scores are given for choosing difficult routes. Difficulty is determined by steepness, exposure, air, snow and course conditions.
Control: Competitors must remain in control at all times. Any loss of control will result in a lower score. Skillful recoveries will reduce penalties.
Fluidity: Constant direction towards a goal. This includes continuity, pace, and smooth transitions between sections of the course. Falling or stopping can have a negative impact in this category
Technique: Competitors are judged on style and turn quality relating to big mountain freeriding.
Style & Energy: This encompasses the pace, energy and creativity with which a competitor attacks or descends his/her chosen line or route. Style focuses on freestyle execution of maneuvers.

Age Categories
U10 Male & Female
U12 Male & Female
U14 Male & Female
U18 Male & Female
U40 Male & Female
Over 40 Male & Female

Event Timeline
Competitor Check-in/Bib Pickup
8:00 to 8:30 am
Mandatory Safety Meeting
8:30 am on the deck
Course Inspection
9:00 am – 9:30 am
Event Start
10:00 am
Awards
4:30 pm on the deck of the Single
2023 RESULTS
