Founded in 1948 by Roland Palmedo, Mad River Glen in Vermont is famous for its independent spirit and its legendary motto, “Ski It If You Can.” As one of the only skier-owned cooperatives in the United States and one of the rare mountains that strictly bans snowboards, it preserves a classic, raw, and uncrowded alpine experience that relies heavily on natural snowfall.
Mad River Glen offers a 2,000-foot vertical drop with 115 acres of marked trails, but the true draw is its expansive, legendary tree skiing boundary-to-boundary. It is serviced by 5 lifts, highlighted by its iconic, historically preserved Single Chair. The terrain is famously rugged and challenging, featuring legendary expert trails like Paradise, Fall Line, and Chute, which plunge through tight glades and steep cliff bands.
Don’t guess what the mountain looks like—see it for yourself! The live webcams from Mad River Glen provide continuous coverage of the resort’s key areas. From the bustling base lodges to the serene upper peaks, you can watch the action unfold in real-time. Make sure to review the current weather conditions and temperature on this page before heading out.