A winter getaway to the Mad River Valley doesn’t have to mean slopeside lodging. Our family recently discovered the perfect home base just over the Appalachian Gap in Bristol — the Vermont Bed and Breakfast at Russell Young Farm. Only about 18 minutes from Mad River Glen, 27 minutes from Sugarbush Resort’s Mount Ellen base, and a … Read More
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Fall may be the best time to take a hike in Vermont, and Mad River Glen delivers with colorful foliage and sweeping views. Our family carved out a perfect fall day recently: a morning hike at Mad River Glen, lunch at General Stark’s Pub, and a stop at Warren Falls to cap things off. Hiking at Mad River Glen … Read More
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I’ve been to (almost) every ski area in Vermont, but my kids only rock sweatshirts from one of them. You guessed it. It’s Magic Mountain in Londonderry, Vermont. Magic might be the most humble and yet rad ski area in Vermont. It’s got fun rugged terrain, a no-nonsense vibe, and one of my favorite places … Read More
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The Green Mountain state is opening its arms to visitors this summer, and while we love winter and the snow it brings, summer in Vermont is equally majestic. We implore you to come check it out, visit your favorite resort, and breathe in the fresh mountain air with us. To help you decide what to … Read More
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Next stop on Vermont Mountain Eats: The Mad River Valley, home to Sugarbush Resort and Mad River Glen. Enjoy these tips from the Mamas about where to find the best on-mountain bites, cozy après spots, and best local food and drink in the Valley. The Skinny Pancake The Skinny Pancake is a local crepe … Read More
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My first memory of downhill skiing at Mad River Glen involves a lot of snow. I ended up with clumps of it sticking to my Kelly green pom-pom hat (because in 1981 pretty much only racers wore helmets to ski), up inside my mittens and the bottom of my ski pants, scattered across my jacket and sadly, … Read More
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What a season in Vermont! The Mamas enjoyed some of the best ski and ride conditions that Vermont resorts have seen in years. We also enjoyed trying new activities and reaching new milestones as a family. Here are our top ten family moments in Vermont from the 2014-15 ski and snowboard season: 1. Discovering Magic … Read More
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I love convenience as much as the next person, especially on a ski vacation. Staying slope side means parking and unpacking the car and then thinking only of what time you want to get up and catch the lift in the morning. Please note, this post–among many other posts by All Mountain Mamas–was created and … Read More
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If you’ve driven to or through Vermont or skied there, then you’ve probably seen the red and white stickers decorating everything from car bumpers and Thule boxes to helmets, boots, even road signs. “Mad River Glen: Ski It If You Can,” they proclaim. Are these stickers a challenge? A warning? A joke? An expression of … Read More
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