Bolton Valley vs Mad River Glen

Bolton Valley (Vermont) and Mad River Glen (Vermont) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBolton ValleyMad River Glen
Vertical drop1,555 ft (474 m)1,982 ft (604 m)
Summit elevation3,117 ft3,629 ft
Base elevation1,558 ft1,647 ft
Lifts65
Runs8077
Beginner terrain39%23%
Intermediate terrain34%39%
Expert terrain27%38%
Night skiingYesNo

Mad River Glen has the bigger vertical (1,982 ft vs 1,555 ft); Bolton Valley has more runs (80 vs 77); Mad River Glen skews more expert (38% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Bolton ValleyIndy Pass: 2 days
Mad River GlenNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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