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o 067 N E L RG E V RI D MA e sinc9 194 2016 MAGAZINE madriverglen.com MAD RIVER GLEN since 1949 Welcome to Mad River Glen I f you’re a skier, you have more likely than not heard of Mad River Glen. It holds a near mythic place in the pantheon of the world’s legendary ski areas. What is it that makes Mad River Glen the “holy grail” for so many skiers? It’s a combination of many things, and for every skier the answer is a little different. The area’s character, the result of a long and proud history, reflects the terrain and natural beauty. There is a special camaraderie among the skiers, with its co-op ownership, non-commercial, family-friendly atmosphere, dedicated staff, and - of course- the Single Chair, America’s favorite ski lift. Mad River Glen offers the most challenging and diverse ski terrain in New England. The trails were cut to follow the mountain’s natural contours. On the one hand skiers can descend the entire 2,037’ of vertical on true expert terrain with absolutely no run-outs. On the other hand, Mad River’s mountain layout with a single base area makes it an ideal family mountain with plenty of blues and greens to satisfy every level of skier. The Single Chair limits uphill capacity thus guaranteeing low skier density on the trails even on the busiest days. Mad River Glen is one of the last bastions of natural snow skiing in New England and is one of only three areas in North America that prohibit snowboarding. Combined, these qualities create a ski experience that stands in stark contrast to the mainstream world of skiing. The various facets of the Mad River ski experience appeal to different skiers in different ways, but together they create a sense of place that is truly unique. The mission of the Mad River Glen Cooperative is to protect and preserve these special qualities. On behalf of the skier-owners of Mad River Glen I’d like to invite you to discover for yourself the experience we are dedicated to preserving. See you on the mountain, Jamey Wimble, President 2 Photo Credit: ??? 2016 MAGAZINE madriverglen.com 3 Contents 6Mad Women Ski It Because They Can 8MRG Goes Against the Grain A Unique Operational Philosophy 6 11Ticket & Pass Rates 12An Extraordinary Experience 14Ski It If You Can 16The Mecca of Telemark Skiing 18The Future Is Bright 8 20MRG and Sugarbush - Combining Efforts to Attract Next Generation of Skiers 22Stark Mountain Foundation 24Trail Building from the Bottom UP 26MRG Owners Look to the Future 12 28Trail Map and Guide 30Adult Ski School 32Kid’s Ski School E A 34Naturalist Programs B C D E 35Snowshoe Trail Map & Guide F 24 Publisher Mad River Glen Cooperative Editor Eric Friedman Marketing Director Art Direction/Graphic Design BTV Creative btvcreative.com Copy Editors Writing: Eric Friedman Kathleen Kingsbury Olivia Nishi Lane Press South Burlington, Vermont 4 Photo Credits: Top: Middle Bottom: 36Triple Crown Determines the Best 37Become a Flyin’ Ryan Contact 38Discover the Mad River Valley Mad River Glen Cooperative madriverglen.com [email protected] (802) 496-3551 39Who Was General Stark? Thanks to our Contributing Photographers 40The Skinny on Snowboarding 34 Brent Harrewyn hoverflyphotography.com Joan Gorman Judith Friedman Justin Chapman B i r d c a g e L i n k Tr a i l Intermediate Brian Mohr and Emily Johnson EmberPhoto.com 41Mad River Glen General Store 423 Great On-mountain Dining Options BIRD CAGE Corey Hendrickson coreyhendrickson.com 43Ski Shop- Rentals and Repairs Michael Riddell michaelriddell.com 46Calendar of Events Jeb Wallace-Brodeur facebook.com/jebwb 47 John Penwarden penwardenphotography.com John Williams 2016 MAGAZINE 52The Valley’s Array of Eateries 53Lodging Options for Every Taste and Budget 54Down in the Valley! Local Business Guide madriverglen.com Photo Credit: Jeb Wallace Brodeur 5 MRG: You Can Ski It‚ Yes You Can By Mara Gorman he red and white stickers are unmistakable and world famous. There’s no slogan quite like “Ski It If You Can.” T So is this a challenge? A warning? A joke? An expression of pride? Yes, yes, yes, and yes. I can say this with authority because I’m one of the fortunate people who learned to ski at Mad River as a child in the early 1980s. I never lived in the Valley, but spent every school vacation and then my college years in Vermont – and never skied anywhere else. I never planned to give up downhill skiing, but between marrying a flatlander who had never skied himself, moving to Delaware and having kids, somehow getting on skis just never made it to the top of the priority list for about 16 years. But when my husband Matt and I decided that our young sons really ought to learn to ski, I knew our first experience as a family had to be at MRG. I'll confess that although I grew up skiing there, I was nervous about returning after a 16-year absence. But it turns out that my family is living proof that the slogan on the stickers is also an invitation: Anyone can ski Mad River Glen. Not only was I able to start skiing there again after my long absence, but both my sons and Matt learned as well. This is no small feat, given that he was in his 40s when he did so. Even now, five years later, he’s not an aggressive skier (sorry honey) but he loves MRG just as much as the rest of us do. Everyone Can Learn at Mad River Glen The instructors who work at Mad River Glen tend to have done so for a long time. In fact, when I started skiing again at 39 I took a private lesson Leigh Clark - who also taught me the first time around when I was 11. Even the younger teachers often have grown up skiing at Mad River and have the knowledge of the mountain and the skills to prove it. The focus of every lesson is on helping you ski to the best of your ability, no matter what the conditions or terrain, and to make sure that you have fun doing it. Kids programs at Mad River Glen are offered on weekends and during holidays and they are at their core all about teaching kids a healthy respect for the terrain while giving them the skills they need to ski all of it. Kids are grouped according to age and ability and there are no more than eight for each instructor. You can sign your child up for half- or full-day programs (choose the latter and lunch is included). It’s not a bad idea to make reservations in advance, especially if the conditions are good. Private lessons are also available for kids and adults, and these are a great place to start if you are a beginning skier or feel intimidated by the terrain. There are also lots of great clinics for adults including women’s-only Saturdays, mogul-skiing lessons, and telemark clinics. And you don’t have to take a lesson to learn at Mad River. The people who ski here regularly are among some of the best skiers you’ll ever see. I’m always watching and learning as I ride the lift or survey the trails. See someone doing something especially impressive? It’s small enough that you can probably find them later in the day and ask them for some tips. Mad River skiers love to talk about skiing, especially if there’s a delicious local beer involved. 6 Photo Credit: ??? 2016 MAGAZINE Mad River is Heaven on a Mountain for Kids There is something about the smaller size of Mad River Glen that seems to make kids feel at home there. On winter weekends when the kids programs are running it can seem like there are more children than adults on the mountain sometimes, and I know my boys love that. And your kids don’t have to be expert skiers to enjoy Mad River Glen. Beginners don’t even have to ride a lift to enjoy the rope tow and gates at Callie’s Corner, where children can take gentle runs until they feel confident enough to try the main mountain. And the Birdland area (serviced by its own mid-mountain chairlift and small base lodge that are open on weekends and holidays) offers gentler, more groomed terrain that still has a few surprises in store. You won’t find a lot of hot-dogging at Mad River or huge crowds, making it a safe place for older, more experienced kids to go off and ski on their own. And the fact that all the trails meet at the bottom give even the younger kids the opportunity to do some exploration before rejoining the family. The lifts also offer their own rites of passage – my boys couldn’t wait to ride the Sunnyside Double with no adults – so much more fun to them than all four of us on a quad. And every Mad River Glen child looks forward to his or her first solo ride on the Single Chair. Let the attendants know both so they can help but also to trumpet to the waiting line that a newbie is headed up the mountain solo for the first time. And if you happen to have a child who isn’t too enthusiastic about skiing or who needs a break from it, be sure to check out the Naturalist programs. You can rent snowshoes for your whole family and take a guided tour to learn about the animals and trees. Got a younger child who is too little to ski? The Cricket Club Daycare is state licensed and has been run by Callie McAllister for four decades. When my younger son was learning to ski as a three-year-old he spent half his time in lessons and half at the daycare – and in all honesty, he preferred the latter. Anyone Can Ski It The terrain and snow at Mad River Glen are admittedly different from what you’ll find at other ski areas. Narrower, less groomed, and of course, natural. But there’s a challenge and simple beauty to the mountain that make it fun for skiers of all levels. It is always fun to ski because it is always different. My older son Tommy, who is now 13 but was 6 when he learned to ski, picked up on this spirit instantly, and before he even had a chance to put on his rented skis that very first day he wanted to know when he would get to ride the Single Chair to the top of the mountain. And after a day and a half of slogging up the rope tow and down the small hill at the bottom under the tutelage of the staff at the ski school, he was able to turn well enough through the gates that the teachers gave him the go-ahead if not to ride the single, at least to go up on the mountain. Whereupon his grandmother, who has covered every inch of the mountain in her thirty-five years of skiing it, swooped in, took him up the Sunnyside Double Chair, and led him down to the bottom, just as she did with me when I was only a little older than he was. He never looked back to see if Matt and I were following. Later as we were riding up the chairlift, we saw the two of them, Tommy linking his turns, my stepmother urging him on, and the two of them cheering and hugging with the sheer pleasure of his success. Sure, "Ski It If You Can" makes for a bit of machismo, even on the part of the kids who are there (as evidenced by the proud display of bumper stickers on their helmets). But the fact of the matter is that anyone can ski Mad River Glen – and if they do, they are sure to have a great time. Mara Gorman is the daughter of Joan and the late Thom Gorman, MRG shareholders and owners of the Millbrook Inn, Waitsfield. She lives in Delaware and blogs about family travel at The Mother of all Trips (motherofalltrips.com) and about Vermont skiing at All Mountain Mamas (allmountainmamas.com) madriverglen.com Photo Credit: ??? 7 Twenty of Mad River’s 45 marked trails are groomed on a regular basis. When the snow pack is abundant and the skier traffic warrants, nearly all of these trails are groomed nightly. Another 10 or so will be tilled occasionally when conditions allow. With its narrow, twisting, contoured trails, Mad River Glen is not your typical mountain to groom. The mountain operations crew, management and the ski patrol draw upon years of experience to make good grooming decisions. The crew takes a great deal of pride in providing the best skiing surfaces possible. Ski It The MRG WAY ad River Glen has long been renowned for going against the ski industry’s grain. The fundamental difference between Mad River Glen and most other ski areas is that Mad River relies almost completely upon natural snowfall, something unheard of for a major New England ski area. Modern snowmaking has conditioned today’s skiers to expect a very different experience from what they find at MRG. It is important that skiers understand both what makes the Mad River Glen experience so different and why this skierowned mountain operates the way it does. From an operational perspective, Mad River Glen marches to its own beat in terms of snowmaking, grooming philosophy, snow management and trail maintenance. Here’s how Mad River Glen’s operations differ from the ski industry’s conventional wisdom. M Snow Farming & Trail Maintenance The Mad River Glen operations team has always done a lot of creative “snow farming.” Over the years they have created “inventory areas” for stockpiling snow so it can be moved to problem areas when needed. Every summer the Mad River Glen mountain operations team spends a great deal of time grooming and manicuring the trails, drainage ditches and culverts so that the bare minimum amount of snow is necessary to provide skiing. As you can see, Mad River Glen operates with a very different philosophy and this philosophy has served the mountain well for over 65 years. The fact is that Mad River Glen is not for everyone - but there are plenty of skiers who understand, appreciate and love the experience Mad River Glen does provide. Certainly, challenges lie ahead for America’s only skier-owned mountain. Future changes are inevitable, but these changes will be made judiciously with an eye toward sustainability and adherence to Mad River Glen’s ethos and unique heritage. Snowmaking the Mad River Glen Way Snowmaking is the most obvious example of what separates Mad River Glen from the rest of the industry. The snowmaking system is limited not because Mad River skiers don’t like snowmaking but because there has always been precious little water available to do more. Believe it or not, Mad River was at the forefront of snowmaking back in the 1970’s and would likely have increased output if additional water had been available. Instead, Mad River made do with what it had. As the industry changed over the years and became more reliant on snowmaking, Mad River’s lack of it helped to set the mountain apart. The benefit of this historical happenstance is that today Mad River Glen is one of the last bastions of natural snow skiing in New England. Generations of skiers have grown up without an appreciation for the feel of real snow, that is, until they come to Mad River Glen for the first time and come to understand what Mad River aficionados already know: there’s nothing quite like the real thing! The skierowners appreciate natural snow so much that the Co-op’s bylaws explicitly restrict snowmaking above the elevation of 2,300 feet. Grooming Philosophy Many people think that Mad River limits grooming because Mad River skiers don’t like it— but that simply isn’t true. Many a Mad River skier loves screaming down freshly groomed trails. But Mad River Glen deals predominantly with natural snow and, at times, a limited amount of it. Each time a trail is groomed, the snow becomes denser and more likely to turn to ice. With natural snow, you get much better surface conditions when it is groomed less often. Thus, the trail grooming list is rotated from night to night. Skiers may not be arcing turns on corduroy all the time but the skiing surface generally remains far better than it would be otherwise. 8 Photo Credit: ??? 2016 MAGAZINE madriverglen.com Photo Credit: ??? 9 2016 Rates Full Season Pass Ask about our Payment Plan Day Ticket Rates Before 10/15 After 10/15 $771 $992 Midweek Full Day $65 $60 Shareholder $655 $844 Weekend Full Day $79 $63 Senior (65-69) $421 $484 Holiday Full Day* $82 $68 Shareholder Senior (65-69) $358 $411 Midweek ½ Day* $?? $?? $250 Saturday ½ Day* $?? $?? Holiday Weekend ½ Day* $?? $?? Sunday ½ Day** $?? $?? $200 Shareholder Legend (70-79) $150 $200 Masters Pass (80+) $100 $150 Shareholder Master (80+) FREE FREE *Half-day tickets are available from noon to 4pm. **Sunday ½ Day tickets are not available during holiday periods. Multi-Day Ticket Rates Value Pass Valid every day except Saturday all season with no blackout periods. Before 10/15 After 10/15 Adult $551 $628 Shareholder $468 $535 Senior (65-69) $287 $330 Shareholder Senior (65-69) $243 $281 Midweek Pass Valid Monday through Friday all season. Before 10/15 After 10/15 Adult $308 $356 Shareholder $262 $301 20’s Midweek Pass $199 $299 (age 19 to 29 as of 11/1/15) After 10/15 30 Day $146 $114 Just $1 more! $362 $278 Visit madriverglen.com for a complete list of rates. Pre-Season Specials Operating schedule subject to change. Check the snow report at www.madriverglen.com or call (802) 496-3551 ext. 150 before you come skiing. Mad Card - $159 $5 off any additional regularly priced full day lift ticket purchased throughout the season (Limit: 1 per Mad Card/Day) Full Season Kids (12 & under as of Jan. 1, 2016) FREE* $254 Buy a Midweek Private Adult Clinic and Bring a Friend Free (not available during holiday periods) Full Season Student (High School & College) $220 $254 Mad Cards are sold until December 15. *With the purchase of a Family Mad Card or any Adult Season Pass. Co-op Shareholders are entitled to free kids passes with payment of their annual purchase requirement. Children 12 and under must be signed up for a season pass before October 15 to receive the pass for free. Be sure to include their name and date of birth on your order form. The ‟I Can” Card Threesome College Pass The best way to improve your skiing is to work one on one with one of our ski school professionals. Save 25% by pre-purchasing 3 one-hour, adult private clinics for only $150 (must be used during 20152016 ski season). Unrestricted Access to: Mad River Glen Sugarbush Lincoln Peak Sugarbush Mt. Ellen You’ve always wanted it NOW YOU CAN HAVE IT... 9 Miles of Ridgeline 156 Trails 20 Lifts Together At Last: $380.54 ($486.54 after 11/7/15) 2016 MAGAZINE 3rd Day Junior/Senior 3 transferable day tickets good any time during the 2014-15 ski season Student Pass Before 10/15 2 Days Adult Free Kids Pass Program NO HOLIDAY BLACKOUT DATES! Photo Credit: ??? Junior/Senior Adult Legend Pass (70-79) 10 Adult madriverglen.com Buy Tickets On-line & Save! Save big off our everyday low prices by pre-purchasing your tickets at madriverglen.com Operating Schedule Weekends and Holidays Half-day tickets Monday to Friday (non-holiday) Half-day tickets 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM only 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Not available during midweek periods Operating schedule subject to change. Check the snow report at www.madriverglen.com or call (802) 496-3551 ext. 150 before you come skiing. Kids & Seniors Children 5 and under ski free any day when accompanied by an adult. Seniors 70 and older can purchase a $200 Legend Pass for unrestricted skiing everyday throughout the season Seniors 80 and older who purchase Co-op Shares always ski free Holiday Periods Christmas Weeks December 26 - January 4 MLK Weekend January 17-19 Presidents Week February 14-22 Special Savings Days As you can probably imagine a mountain owned by the skiers is likely to be pretty concerned about making sure that skiing is as affordable as possible. That’s why Mad River Glen has so many great deals to get you on the slopes. Learn More at madriverglen.com Green Mountain Club Weekend - January 10 Green Mountain Club Member ski for 1/2 Price Roll Back The Clock Day - January 27 To celebrate MRG’s anniversary we roll back lift ticket prices to the 1948 rate of $3.50! Town Meeting Day Special - March 3 Vermont high school, middle school and elementary school students Ski FREE! St. Patrick’s Day Special - March 17 Wear green and ski for only $17 April Fool’s Day Special - April 1 Act like a fool in the ticket booth and you ski 2 for 1 on April Fool’s Day. Choose Tickets and Passes Carefully There Are No Refunds Photo Credit: ??? 11 Co-op Looks to Preserve Our Paradise Preserve It If You Can! ore than 65 years ago, Roland Palmedo founded Mad River Glen on the premise that "…a ski area is not just a place of business, a mountain amusement park, as it were. Instead it is a winter community whose members, both skiers and area personnel, are dedicated to the enjoyment of the sport." These words have proven prophetic, as Mad River Glen has achieved wide renown and built a strong community over the years by staying true to Roland’s vision and forging a path uniquely different from the rest of the ski industry. With its pristine, hand-cut trails, family-oriented community and challenging natural terrain, Mad River Glen has inspired extraordinary loyalty and devotion from generations of skiers. Despite the achievements of the cooperative, Mad River Glen faces a number of growing challenges in the coming years. The ski industry is inherently volatile as it is subject to unpredictable weather, climate change, increasing operating costs and uncertain profits. Although the Cooperative has addressed the critical deferred maintenance that it inherited, many capital assets and systems are nearing the end of their life expectancy. Crowded and inadequate facilities are making it increasingly difficult for the mountain to serve its customers properly and carry out its mission in a sustainable manner. In keeping with the mission to preserve a mountain community and values, Mad River cannot rely upon real estate development and other commercial expansion in order to supplement operating revenue. Although the Cooperative has achieved financial stability in its first two decades, the modest annual operating income is not adequate to meet Mad River’s essential capital needs. Today, Mad River has reached an important crossroads. In order to continue its history of success, provide a high level of service and properly meet its mission, in the coming decade the cooperative will need to address a large number of major capital needs. M These urgent needs include: Preserving the mountain by providing funds for essential lift maintenance and improvements, mountain maintenance and trail enhancements and updates to snowmaking infrastructure Enhancing skier safety through a much-needed new ski patrol building Supporting children’s programs by expanding facilities that currently limit growth Preserving the community through improvements to the historic Basebox, a focal point of the mountain and our community Ensuring future financial stability by reducing energy costs, creating opportunities for enhancing operating revenue and establishing an endowment for mountain preservation The Co-op’s experience with the Single Chair Capital Campaign proved to us that another major philanthropic campaign might provide the necessary financial resources to address these key needs and allow Mad River Glen to thrive in the years ahead. With the benefit of in-depth analysis, Mad River Glen has determined that a capital campaign will be a key component in meeting the Co-op’s future needs. The Mad River Glen community will be hearing more about this campaign in the near future. Support the Stark Mountain Foundation Working with Mad River Glen to Fulfill its Mission This charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit was formed to help the Mad River Glen Cooperative preserve and protect the environment and ecosystem of General Stark Mountain, and to support programs that promote and sustain it for present and future generations. Please consider supporting SMF when you place your order. starkmountain.org 12 Photo Credit: ??? 2016 MAGAZINE madriverglen.com Photo Credit: ??? STARK MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION 13 MAD RIVER GLENN ??? AFGANISTAN INDIA CHINA MASS. THE TIBET LAOS THE AFTER LIFE JAPAN AROUND NEPAL ROME ??? MAINE WORLD ??? 14 DUBAI Photo Credit: ??? PARIS ??? 2016 MAGAZINE madriverglen.com ??? Photo Credit: ??? 15 Learn the Turn at MRG Telemark Programs ad River Glen has been at the epicenter of Telemark skiing in New England since the very beginning. In the 1940’s Roland Palmedo, MRG’s founder, skinned up to explore the terrain then laid out the trail network on equipment that was not dissimilar to modern Telemark and backcountry gear. Attracted by uncrowded trails, natural snow, great tree skiing and a down-home community, Mad River Glen has become America’s defacto “Telemark Mecca.” Whether you are a “newbie” who wants to “Learn the Turn” or an experienced Tele-skier trying to break through to the next level, the Mad River Glen Ski School has the coaching and equipment to make your goals a reality. M Introduction to Telemarking Package Specifically designed for the first-time adult telemark skier. This package includes a beginner lift ticket, equipment rental and a two-hour group lesson. Beginner Package $80 2nd Two Hour Lesson (Same Day) $50 The Return Engagement Telemark Demo Center Successfully complete your first ski lesson and we’ll invite you back for a second day of instruction at the Beginner Package price. Mad River Glen is proud to offer one of the most complete Telemark Demo Centers in the nation. No matter your ability level, you’ll appreciate the opportunity to try before you buy in a convenient setting with knowledgeable technicians. They even have Telemark gear for kids as young as five. Telemark Private Lessons There is no better way to improve your skiing than to have a Mad River Glen instructor help you develop your technique. Our coaches will work with you to develop a plan to achieve your goals. Ask about an “I Can” Card and save on a series of: 1 Hour Private Clinic Each Additional Person 2 Hour Private Clinic Each Additional Person 2 for 1 Private Special $65 $35 $100 $45 Co-op Shareholders, season pass holders, or folks with Mad Card can bring a friend to your lesson FREE any midweek (non-holiday) day. Create Your Own Telemark Group Have a group that would like to learn to Telemark together? No matter what the level, our instructors can develop a personalized group lesson plan. To ensure a productive experience we limit each group to 4 adults. 2 Hour Create-Your-Own Group Second 2 Hour Session (Same Day) $160 $130 Kids Private Telemark Lessons Ages 6 to 12* for one hour Additional child for one hour Ages 6 to 12* for 2 hours Additional child for two hour $60 $25 $90 $35 * No additional children permitted in private lessons for kids under the age of 6. 16 Photo Credit: ??? 2016 MAGAZINE madriverglen.com Photo Credit: ??? 17 M F re m ad River Glen tends to attract some pretty accomplished skiers so it stands to reason that when these folks “go forth and multiply,” their progeny tend to ski pretty well themselves. That being said, genetics can only take a young skier so far. If they are going to become the next generation of rippers, young skiers need great coaching, superior terrain, buddies to push each other and the ability to set goals. Mad River Glen’s youth programs have been doing just that for generations. The little ones start out as Rockin’ Robins, Chipmunks and Panthers, then progress to the Devo Team. From there many choose between the MRG Freeskiing Team and the Mad River Ski Club to follow the ski-racing path. Whichever path they choose, the way has been paved for them by some incredibly successful alumni. IVE R G R L D EN MA Breeding Ground of Champions eskiing Tea SKI CLUB Learn more about MRG’s Race and Freeskiing Teams at madriverglen.com 18 Photo Credit: ??? 2016 MAGAZINE madriverglen.com Photo Credit: ??? 19 Mad River Valley - Ski It All he Mad River Valley boasts what no other ski resort area in New England can: three top-shelf ski areas all within a few miles of each other. They are strung like pearls between Lincoln Gap and Appalachian Gap along the spine of the Green Mountains (gaps are a “Vermont thing” meaning a pass over the mountains). Each T mountain offers a distinctive ski experience that can be explored for seasons on end without ever tiring of the terrain or the beauty. Mad River Glen and Sugarbush are working together to encourage more skiers to visit the Mad River Valley and discover why the Mad River Valley is recognized as having New England’s best skiing. SPECIAL DEALS! The “Ski The Valley Plus Passport” Unrestricted access to Mad River Glen and Sugarbush’s Lincoln Peak and Mount Ellen. Receive extra “pluses” at theaters, restaurants and shops throughout the Mad River Valley. “Threesome College Pass” Full-time college students get unrestricted access to Mad River Glen as well as Sugarbush’s Lincoln Peak and Mount Ellen for a mere $359* *(if purchased before November 6 - $459 after). For 20’s The mountains are collectively targeting the key young adult demographic by offering special rates for skiers under the age of 30. Look for the “For 20’s” pass at Sugarbush.com and check out the ADD MAD upgrade for midweek access to Mad River Glen. Skiers under 30 can also consider a Mad River Glen-only Midweek pass for just $199! just a long trail away Not only are Sugarbush and Mad River Glen connected by a hiking trail, but also by the Mad River madrivervalley.com • madriverglen.com • sugarbush.com Valley community. Experience the variety of legendary terrain, fabled history, and authentic Vermont mountain settings. With the Ski the Valley + Passport you can start your morning at Mad River Glen, schuss down Lincoln Peak at noon and finish the day with localvore fare at Timbers Restaurant. Named a “Best Town” by Outside Magazine and a “Top 10 Emerging Ski Town” by National Geographic Sugarbush’s Lincoln Peak (left) and Mt Ellen (middle) along with Mad River Glen (right) offer more variety of ski terrain than any resort area in New England. WARREN, VERMONT SUG_MRGad_9x10_75.indd 1 20 Photo Credit: ??? 2016 MAGAZINE madriverglen.com SUGARBUSH.COM 800.53.SUGAR 7/1/15 8:55 AM 21 STARK MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION Mission “…to preserve and protect the environment and ecosystem of General Stark Mountain, including its recreational access and historic value, and to support programs that promote and sustain that environment for the enjoyment of present and future generations.” Recreational Access Stewardship The Summer Hiking Trail Guide, vista displays, rain barrel and the restoration of the Stark’s Nest all make it easier for folks to enjoy Gen. Stark Mountain. Working tirelessly to be responsible stewards of the mountain. Negotiated the easement to protect the Long Trail section on the mountain forever. The annual funding of erosion control efforts, trail maintenance and the proper implementation of the forestry management plan. Historic Preservation Led the charge in the historic restoration of the Single Chair and has helped to fund projects that preserve historic buildings like the Stark’s Nest, Basebox and other structures on the mountain. They also funded the application and research that made Mad River Glen the only ski area in the nation to be listed on the national Register of Historic Places. Education Grants to enable the creation of and ongoing maintenance for the Kent Thomas Nature Center, educational programs and the weekly Mountain Moments Open Houses that take place in the Nature Center. Learn more about The Stark Mountain Foundation at starkmountain.org 22 Photo Credit: ??? 2016 MAGAZINE Support the Stark Mountain Foundation Working with Mad River Glen to Fulfill its Mission This charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit was formed to help the Mad River Glen Cooperative preserve and protect the environment and ecosystem of General Stark Mountain, and to support programs that promote and sustain it for present and future generations. Please consider supporting SMF when you place your order. starkmountain.org madriverglen.com Photo Credit: ??? 23 Co-op Turns 20 ad River Glen’s famously cantankerous former owner, Betsy Pratt, has often been referred to as a maverick. In 1988 she declared that she would rather shut down the ski area than sell to anyone other than the skiers who loved and appreciated the mountain. In an age when the ski industry was rapidly consolidating, the idea of creating a vehicle for the mountain’s fervent loyalists to purchase their ski area was considered by many to be a fantasy. But twenty years ago that is exactly what happened at Mad River Glen when it became America’s first and only cooperatively owned ski area. M Seven years later, after a couple of fitful attempts to sell the mountain to the skiers, Betsy decided on the concept of cooperative ownership for Mad River Glen. She hired an attorney with legal expertise in co-ops to draw up the by-laws and helped form a board of trustees to negotiate on behalf of the prospective shareholders. A selling price of $2.5 million was determined, a mutually acceptable deal was worked out, a massive volunteer effort began and shares began to be sold in the summer of 1995. By late autumn 1,000 shares had been sold and Betsy agreed to close the deal even though there weren’t enough shares sold to pay the full price. She offered the fledgling skier-owners a five year, interest free note to give them time to sell the balance of the shares and to provide them with start-up capital. The deal was finalized on December 5, 1995 and the mountain opened two days later after an emotional ribbon cutting ceremony interrupted by heavy snow squalls. The rest is history. Over the past two decades the Mad River Glen Cooperative has proved all the nay-sayers (and there were a lot of them) wrong and is an 24 Photo Credit: ??? unqualified success. The litany of milestones the co-op has accomplished is truly remarkable: The co-op found its footing and created the process for managing the very first skier-owned mountain. Years of deferred maintenance were addressed. Mad River Glen re-opened only a week after the devastating 1998 Ice Storm, demonstrating the resiliency and drive of the Mad River Glen community. The Sunnyside Double was refurbished. In 1999 the 1,667th share was sold, enabling the mountain to burn the mortgage early. In 2000 the Co-op reached the original goal of selling 2,000 shares. In 2008 “Old Faithful,” Mad River Glen’s Single Chair, underwent a $1.8 million historic restoration that was funded entirely by donations from the Mad River Glen community. Since its founding, the Mad River Glen Cooperative has plowed over $5 million back into the mountain’s infrastructure. Mad River Glen Cooperative’s 20th Anniversary Grand Soiree Saturday, January 20 Join Us! As the Mad River Glen Cooperative looks to its future it does so in a proactive way and from a position of strength. The mountain’s infrastructure has never looked better; it has negligible debt and has finished “in the black” in 15 of the first 19 seasons. That being said, the challenges for Mad River Glen going forward are very real and will need hard work, dedication and creative thinking from the entire co-op community to ensure the long-term stability of the mountain and enable Mad River Glen to offer future generations the unique ski experience the Co-op is dedicated to protecting and preserving. 2016 MAGAZINE madriverglen.com Photo Credit: ??? 25 Buy It If You Can! “My take is that Co-op members bought MRG shares much as you buy a painting. Your return is in the appreciation of your purchase not a dividend.” hen Mad River Glen was purchased “by the skiers” in 1995, making it America’s first and only cooperatively-owned ski area, the future success of the endeavor was definitely not a forgone conclusion. While the Co-op has certainly been a tremendous success with tremendous ongoing opportunities, we are well aware that we are also facing big challenges. W John Schultz MRG skier since age 5, long-time ski instructor, former Co-op Trustee The Mad River Glen Cooperative is an amazing and unique organization whose strength lies in the power of our 2000 plus shareholders and the passion and loyalty they have for the mountain. As we face these challenges head on, it is vital that all the stakeholders within the Mad River Glen community take the opportunity to get involved in shaping the mountain’s future. The skierowners of the Mad River Glen Cooperative invite you to join the effort to ensure that Mad River Glen will be around for generations to come. Cooperative’s Mission Statement: Mad River Glen’s mission is to protect forever the classic Mad River Glen skiing experience by preserving low skier density, natural terrain and forests, varied trail character and a friendly community atmosphere for the benefit of its shareholders, personnel and patrons. 26 Photo Credit: ??? 2016 MAGAZINE madriverglen.com Photo Credit: ??? 27 MRG Trail Map ad River Glen is like no other ski area in North America. The mountain is famous for its legendary expert terrain, picturesque and varied novice and intermediate trails and of course, the famous Single Chair lift. The extensive trail system follows the natural contours of General Stark Mountain to a single base area, making it easy for skiers of different abilities to ski together. An average of nearly 250 inches of natural snow each year combines with uncrowded slopes and a pristine mountain environment to create the unique Mad River Glen ski experience. M Novices can ski Mad River Glen. In fact, with a great ski school, the Callie’s Corner handle tow and Birdland, there are few better places to learn and improve. To find Birdland, ride the Sunnyside Chair from the base area and follow the “easiest” signs to Fox and then Easy Way over to the “Birdland” novice area. Once in Birdland, explore trails like Duck and Lark, then follow the green circles marking the easiest way down and you will discover what makes Mad River Glen’s natural snow skiing so special. Mad River Glen offers a lifetime of interesting intermediate skiing. You can ski off any of the lifts; just look for the “More Difficult” signs. Quacky, from the top of the Sunnyside Chair, is an all-time Mad River favorite, combining rolling terrain, tree islands, moguls and groomed areas. Enter Quacky II from Fox to avoid the moguls at the top. Quacky leads to Porcupine, a popular cruising trail, Bunny and a number of other enticing runs. Off the Single Chair, Antelope to Catamount is the ultimate intermediate experience offering phenomenal views and an intriguing path down the mountain. Intermediates who want to try out some moguls should check out lower Periwinkle and the ungroomed “jug handles” on Upper Antelope. Expert Skiers Mad River Glen is home to the most challenging skiing in the East, bar none. Natural snow, legendary bumps and narrow gladed trails create a true test of a skier’s ability. If you’re looking for a challenge, you’ll find it off the Single Chair. Mogul skiers love showing off on Chute, while Fall Line, Lift Line, and of course, Paradise, are famous for their steep and technical terrain. The Sunnyside Double Chair will take you to steeper bump trails like Slalom Hill, Canyon and Gazelle. But why limit yourself? Ski the whole mountain; develop your own favorites and don’t miss the best woods skiing you’ll ever find. Woods Skiing Policy No one loves and appreciates woods skiing more than Mad River Glen. Please enjoy this unique aspect of the Mad River Glen ski experience by following our common-sense policies; 28 Photo Credit: ??? Photo credit: Michael Riddell • The Mad River Glen Ski Patrol does not patrol the woods. • Skiers must enter and exit the woods via an open trail. • Always ski with at least 3 people in the woods. (In case of injury: 1 gets help & 1 to stay with injured skier) • Never ski the woods after 3 PM (We don’t want to look for you in the dark!) • Never ski in a designated re-generation zone (The forest and future generations of skiers will love you for it!) • Do not leave the ski area boundary (It’s not our property and it’s not patrolled) 2016 MAGAZINE madriverglen.com Photo Credit: ??? 29 Ski School Specials Adult Skiing Programs The I “Can Card” Card Beginner “You Can” Learn to Ski Package The best way to improve your skiing is to work one on one with one of our ski school professionals. The “I Can” card provides adult skiers with three one-hour private adult clinics for $150, that’s 25% off the regular rate. The clinics must be used during the season that the card is purchased and they are not transferable. 2 for 1 Private Lessons If you are a Co-op Shareholder or have a Mad Card or Season Pass you can bring a friend to your adult lesson FREE any midweek (non-holiday) day. Free Heel Fridays* Every Friday - 2 hour Adult Telemark Clinic $45 ($70 with a lift ticket) * During Holiday Periods the Free Heel Friday Clinic with a Lift Ticket is $100 Mad for Moguls The Mad River Glen Ski School can make mogul skiing easier. The goal is to coach a mogul technique that is easier on your body and allows you to ski moguls for your whole life! It’s a must for any adult who wants to be able to tackle our legendary bumps! Available Thursday through Sunday and during holiday periods by reservation only. Maximum of 4 skiers per group. Clinics run from 10 AM to 12 Noon and from 1 to 3 PM. $80 per person for 2 hours $150 per person for 4 hours Specifically designed for first-time adult skiers, this package includes a beginner lift ticket, equipment rental and a two-hour group lesson. This package is available for Alpine or Telemark skiing. Beginner Package 2nd Two-Hour Lesson (Same Day) $50 The Return Engagement Terry Barbour Ski School Director Successfully complete your “You Can” Package and we’ll invite you back for a second day of instruction at the Beginner Package price. Private Time There is no better way to improve your skiing than to have a Mad River Glen instructor help you develop your technique one on one. We encourage our instructors to work with you to develop a plan to suit your needs. Whether you want to move beyond that intermediate plateau or finally learn to tackle those legendary moguls, our instructors will help you achieve your goals. Buy an “I Can” Card for $150 and save on a series of clinics this season. 1 Hour Private Clinic Each Additional Person 2 Hour Private Clinic Each Additional Person $65 $35 $100 $45 Specifically designed for first-time adult skiers, this package includes a beginner lift ticket, equipment rental and a two-hour group lesson. This package is available for Alpine or Telemark skiing. Beginner Package 2nd Two-Hour Lesson (Same Day) $80 $50 Women’s Alpine Clinic These clinics by and for women use positive attitude, tactics and technique to help you achieve your skiing goals. These clinics include all-day clinics, and lunch. Saturday, January 3 / February 7 / March 7 $115/day or $170 with a lift ticket. 30 Photo Credit: ??? erry Barbour, Mad River’s Ski School Director, has well over 20 years of professional ski instruction experience. In addition to being a member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) Alpine Demonstration Team, an elite group of the 15 most respected ski instructors in the nation, Terry was also recently honored as one of the top 100 ski instructors in North America by Skiing Magazine. Mad River Glen is lucky to have a ski school director of Terry’s caliber, and it also fortunate that the mountain attracts great skiers and fantastic instructors. The teaching staff at Mad River Glen has hundred of years of combine experience. They believe that Mad River Glen is the preeminent place to teach skiing. For them the legendary terrain, the camaraderie and Terry’s leadership keep the staff coming back season after season. This dedication, their experience and the legendary mountain on which they work, are what set the Mad River Glen Ski School apart. T Women’s Telemark Clinics $115 per person or $170 with ticket. Skiing With Efficiency — The Goal of Ski School (2 person maximum in private lessons) Beginner “You Can” Learn to Ski Package Saturday, January 10 / February 14 / March 14 “We help people discover how it feels when it’s done right, so they will know when they are doing it right on their own,” $80 Womens Clinics The special program includes all day clinics, and lunch. Time: 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM Adult Ski School YES YOU CAN! 2016 MAGAZINE Terry’s philosophy for the Mad River Ski School is simple. The overriding goal is to teach people to enjoy skiing to its fullest by skiing more efficiently, and to have fun. Mad River Glen madriverglen.com instructors teach skiers to use the mountain to their advantage to improve their technique and put less stress on their bodies. They are encouraged to listen to the skier’s goals and work with each individual’s strengths and weaknesses. Skiers always come away from their lessons with helpful tips so they can continue improving their skiing long after the lesson. “We help people discover how it feels when it’s done right, so they will know when they are doing it right on their own,” explains Terry. The combination of its legendary terrain, natural snow conditions and low skier density make Mad River Glen the perfect place for skiers to improve their “mountain skiing” skills. A place where you can learn how to enjoy a variety of terrain, pitches and conditions. Because at Mad River Glen we work with what nature gives us, we can teach our skiers how to enjoy all the different forms snow can take: powder, moguls, ice, corn and everything in between. From beginners to experts, toddlers to seniors, the Mad River Glen Ski School will help you get more out of your experience on the mountain. Photo Credit: ??? 31 “The Best Place to Grow Up Skiing” Kids Ski School have grown up in the Mad River Valley and I have grown up at Mad River Glen. I began skiing at MRG when I was around seven years old, so this place has been a part of who I am for nearly two-thirds of my life. I Mad River Glen’s ski school was something I looked forward to every weekend as a student, and then later as an instructor. The mountain’s weekend ski programs are truly unique. The ski school is very welcoming, mirroring the warmth one receives from the rest of the mountain, despite the negative temperatures and vagaries of the conditions. Children ski with the same coach for the whole season, allowing for friendships to be established within ski groups as well as strong connections to be made between the children and their coaches. We were always taught that the goal is for children to develop a passion for skiing, while learning to do so in a safe and adventurous way. You definitely won’t find this at your typical mountain. Mad River Glen provides challenging, but level-appropriate terrain for all skiers. The conditions are natural, and those who learn here, learn to ski on anything mother nature throws their way. Through the ice, slush and (sometimes) powder, ski groups work as a team to find new and creative ways to conquer General Stark Mountain. Growing up in the ski school, I never imagined that I would have the opportunity to see what makes the program so impressive from the other side. Becoming a ski instructor here was definitely one of the more rewarding things I have done in my life. What better place to have my first job than where I grew up and learned to ski myself. In doing so, I learned to fully comprehend the dedication the instructors put into making sure that I always had a positive experience during my years in the program. It’s amazing to say that my time at Mad River Glen seems like nothing in comparison to those who have been teaching here for 20 or more years. These are the people who inspired me to grow, learn, and to continue my skiing career as a coach. I invite you to expose your children to Mad River Glen’s amazing programs and give them the same opportunities I was so fortunate to have. I can’t imagine a better place to grow up skiing than at Mad River Glen. Olivia Nishi Waitsfield, VT Midweek Kids Programs Kid’s Private Lesson $40 $25 $70 $35 Holiday Children’s Program Special Mad River Glen’s Weekend Children’s Programs are offered during holiday periods. Sign your child up for more than 2 days and get 10% off each additional day. 32 Photo Credit: ??? Rockin’ Robin Pre-School Kids Program Committed to Children & Families Our family-friendly atmosphere, variety of programs and fantastic instructors make Mad River Glen the perfect place for kids. With a variety of pricing options, Mad River Glen’s kids programs are a great value too! Children’s Ski School Daily Rates Full Day Rate (Includes supervised lunch) Half Day Rate (10 AM –12 PM & 1-3 PM) (Does not include lunch) With Lift Ticket Without Lift Ticket $125 $90 $90 $50 Kids Privates are available upon request for children ages 3 to 12. No additional children permitted in private lessons for kids under the age of 6. $60 $25 $90 $35 Holiday Children’s Program Special Mad River Glen’s Weekend Children’s Programs are offered during holiday periods. Sign your child up for more than 2 days and get 10% off each additional day. All prices are for the entire season December 27 to March 15 Full Weekend Program Saturday or Sunday Only Freeskiing Team Freeskiing Team - One Day Lunch Option for Full Weekend* Before 10/15 After 10/15 $775 $525 $800 $550 $875 $625 $900 $650 $180 ($100 one day) The Cricket Club is the friendliest and happiest day care center you can imagine. Callie McAllister has been running “The Club” for over 35 years. Children and parents alike are happy to see her familiar, smiling face each year. Because of The Club’s small size, you can be sure your child gets plenty of attention from the caring and dedicated staff. The large, cheerful play area is located right by the lifts, so it’s easy for parents to stop by for a quick visit. The daily schedule includes free play, story time, arts & crafts, lunch & snacks, and nap time for the younger children. Day Care Rates Private Instruction 1 Hour Private Clinic Each Additional Person 2 Hour Private Clinic Each Additional Person Designed as an introduction to skiing, this is the best way to get children started safely. The key to success in the Rockin’ Robin group is our intimate 1-to-3 instructor-to-child ratio. The focus is on fun, while children learn to master the basics of balance, sliding on skis, making a wedge, controlling speed, and turning in both directions. Dates:Tuesdays & Wednesdays Costs: Cricket Club Day Care Programs are Available Weekends & Holidays Only Season-long Ski School Programs Children ages 3 to 12. 1 Hour Private Clinic Each Additional Person 2 Hour Private Clinic Each Additional Person Kids Programs $180 Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM weekends and holidays 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM midweek 1 /2 Day Full Day 2 Day 6 weeks to 6 Years $50 $75 $145 Hourly Rate (infants to 6 yrs) $15/hour (1 hr. minimum) Reservations are available by calling (802) 496-3551 ext. 120 Holiday Kids Program Specials Mad River Glen’s Weekend Kids Programs are offered during holiday periods. Sign your child up for more than 2 days and get 25% off each additional day Junior Program Costs Program costs do not include lift ticket. The Rockin’ Robins, Chipmunk, Panther, and Mountain Adventure programs run from 10 AM to 3 PM with a one hour break for lunch. The programs begin on December 20th and run every weekend through March 21st . The weekend programs rates for the Rockin’ Robins Chipmunk, Panther and Mountain Adventure groups do not include holiday periods including Monday holidays like MLK and President’s Day. Season-long participants can join their programs during holiday periods for 25% off the regular daily rate. (Not Available for Jr. Race) Weekend Kids Programs The Rockin’ Robins – Children ages 4 to 12 learning to ski for the first time. Designed as an introduction to skiing, this is the best way to get children started safely. The key to success in the Rockin’ Robin group is our intimate 1-to-3 instructor-to-child ratio. The focus is on fun, while children learn to master the basics of balance, sliding on skis, making a wedge, controlling speed, and turning in both directions. The Chipmunks – Ages 4 to 7 The Chipmunks are for kids who have already had experience on skis and are able to ride the lifts. The focus at this level is developing the basic skiing skills while enjoying the camaraderie of skiing with friends. The Panthers - Ages 7 and Up The Panthers are for kids who want to have fun skiing with their friends in a supervised and safe environment. The program offers kids an opportunity to explore Mad River’s terrain and improve their skiing as they build lasting friendships. NEW! Development Team – Ages 7 and Up This new program is a collaboration of the Ski School and the Junior Race Program. It is designed for kids who are not quite ready to commit to freestyle or racing and want to explore all their options. It’s for all mountain skiers looking to improve their skiing, carve better, ski the woods, run some gates and bang the bumps. Kids in this program must be able to ride the Single Chair on their own. The Freestyle Team - Ages 7 and Up Mad River Glen’s top-rated moguls make it a perfect place for kids to rip it up! The team skis under the supervision of our expert coaching staff. The focus is on developing skills while attacking ALL of Mad River’s legendary terrain. A key goal of the program is for the kids to compete in freestyle events throughout the season. The Freestyle Team runs from 9:30 to 2:30 each day. Junior Race Program – Ages 7 and up Challenging terrain and top notch coaching make Mad River Glen an ideal place for youngsters to learn racing skills, have fun and become better skiers. The program begins with dryland training in the fall and runs all season long on weekend and holidays from 9 AM to 3 PM. Program Class Size In all of our season-long kids programs our specially trained instructors work with the children in small groups of no more than 6. (The Rockin’ Robins group is always limited to 3 children per instructor.) In this way, we can ensure that your child is developing their skiing in a fun and safe atmosphere. ($100 one day) 2016 MAGAZINE madriverglen.com Photo Credit: ??? 33 $ S $ $ L $ $ D F $ H $ Winter Naturalist Program Schedule Special Events Mountain Moments (New!) Every Saturday at 1:30 PM through March 28 Kent Thomas Nature Center Visit our on-mountain nature center by snowshoe or ski! This free program is sponsored by the Stark Mountain Foundation. You can ask the Naturalist your puzzling questions, explore the displays and artwork of our interpretive center and witness the signs black bears have left on the building! Full Moon Snowshoe & Brew January 3, 2015 Join brewer and naturalist Sean Lawson for a one-hour full moon snowshoe ramble and beer tasting. $35 includes snowshoe & a flight of 3 Lawson’s beers. Lawson’s Finest Beer Lover’s Dinner and Full Moon Snowshoe January 31, 2015 Join brewer and naturalist Sean Lawson for a 1-hour full moon snowshoe followed by a buffet local-vore dinner paired with a cash bar of Lawson’s Finest brew. $35 includes snowshoe, dinner and one beer. Advanced registration requested. Mad River Glen Backcountry Challenge Saturday, March 21, 2015 This challenge pits you against the backcountry! This is not a race; there are no winners or losers, only those who finish the course and those who don’t. Choose your gear--Telemark, snowshoe or randonnee-as you adventure over the rugged spine of the Green Mountains. A raffle of awesome prizes follows. Sponsored by Lawson’s Finest Liquids. Entry fee is $20 and all proceeds benefit the Naturalist Program. Holiday Week Programs The Nature of December December 26-28, 2014 10:30 AM each day. To us, December means holidays and sharing early season excitement with friends and family. But what about our wildlife counterparts? Join us this holiday week to discover what animals and trees are doing this time of year, and how they have prepared for the long cold months ahead. Easy to moderate difficulty, all ages welcome. 34 Photo Credit: ??? Explore the Nature of Winter on Stark Mountain! The Nature of February February 14-22, 2015 10:30 AM each day. It is the middle of ski season and a month away from the vernal equinox. During Presidents’ week, join one of our daily naturalist programs and learn how the animals and plants of our northern hardwood forests are surviving at the height of winter. Easy to moderate difficulty, all ages welcome. Additional Naturalist Programs: Weekend Snowshoe Tours Please note: all programs start at 10:30 AM each day, are 1.5 to 2 hours in length, and take place on the Snowshoe Hare Trail with easy to moderate difficulty. Register at the Ski School desk in the base lodge. A Backcountry Bear Excursion Take a moderate to difficult 2.5 mile trek up the mountain to the Kent Thomas Nature Center and witness first-hand the numerous signs of bear activity. (Three to four hours) All about Bears 12/20, 1/11, 1/17, 2/1, 2/7 Have you seen the bear hair on the “Black Bear” snowshoe trail sign, or the bite marks on the Kent Thomas Nature Center? Discover facts and lore about this incredible large mammal of our forests, and see evidence of their presence in our woods. The Wild Side of Stark Mountain 12/21, 1/4, 1/10, 1/25, 1/31, 2/28 Seek out the tracks and signs of year-round birds and forest animals such as snowshoe hare, fisher, red fox, coyote, moose and bear! Discover the adaptations and habitats of our resident wildlife in the Green Mountains. The Northern Forest 1/3, 1/18, 1/24, 2/8, 3/1 Explore the ecology of the hardwood and boreal forests of Stark Mountain. Learn how to recognize the buds and bark of some of our most common trees and hear fascinating stories about both human and animal uses of our trees. Signs of Spring 3/7, 3/8, 3/14, 3/15, 3/22, 3/28, 3/29 The days are getting longer, migratory birds are returning and the maple sap is flowing. Join us on this easy to moderate outing to investigate the latest sightings and share stories of the spring. All programs listed below are available by advanced registration only. Please call 802-496-3551 or email [email protected] to sign up or for more details. For Kids Only Drop your 6-12 year old off to explore the mountain on snowshoes with a group of peers. Mad River Glen and Beyond Join one of our experienced naturalist guides for a memorable day-long adventure exploring the backcountry trails. Lunch and snowshoes are included. Ages 12 and up. $50 per person. (Five to six hours) School/Homeschool Programs Bring your students to the slopes of Mad River Glen to discover the unique ecology of the Alpine environment in winter and spring. We offer custom snowshoe treks for school groups of all ages that align with the Next Generation Science Standards. Mad River Glen’s skier-owners are truly committed to preserving not only the unique ski experience Mad River Glen offers, but also the mountain ecosystem under the Co-op’s stewardship. “Protecting the mountain ecosystem involves maintaining a healthy forest, managing the wildlife habitat, monitoring the watershed, and minimizing the environmental impact of the ski area operations,” says Sean Lawson, Mad River’s Naturalist Program Director. “The real key to our success has been our ability to educate and inform the public about the impact the ski area has on the alpine environment through the Naturalist Programs.” The National Ski Areas Association recently recognized the success of Mad River Glen’s effort with the Silver Eagle Award for Environmental Education. Mad River’s naturalist programs have proven popular with skiers and non-skiers alike. Fun and educational programs are scheduled yearround to give visitors another way to enjoy the outdoors while they learn about Mad River’s mountain ecology. They range from full-moon snowshoe treks to wildlife tracking workshops, from bird watching excursions to a junior naturalist program, and from wilderness crosscountry ski tours to wildflower walks and foliage hikes. Custom programs are also available and can be tailored to the specific needs of any groups. Mad River Glen’s Naturalist Programs have been offered to groups from Elderhostel, Vermont Country Walkers, school groups, and clubs. These programs can also be incorporated with adventure activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking, canoeing, snow shoeing and cross-country skiing. A complete calendar of Mad River Glen’s environmental programs is available on Mad River’s website at madriverglen.com. See Stark Mountain by Snowshoe Stark Mountain can now be explored on snowshoes! Our snowshoe trails can be enjoyed by groups or individuals, or with one of Mad River Glen’s award-winning Naturalist Programs. E A B C D E F B i r d c a g e L i n k Tr a i l Intermediate TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS EASY - SNOWSHOE HARE TRAIL A An easy to moderate loop trail for all ages and beginners! One to two hours depending on your pace. 350 feet elevation gain 1.0 mile total. Program Fees INTERMEDIATE - MOOSEWOOD TRAIL 2 hour programs $25 adult, $15 junior $65 for a family of four Discounted Group rates are available, please call for information. Tubbs Snowshoes are available in the Mad River Glen Rental Shop. Snowshoe Rental with a Naturalist Program – Only $5! Snowshoe Trail Pass - $5 Snowshoe Trail Season Pass - $50 RESERVATIONS and more information: Call - (802) 496-3551 x117 Email – [email protected] Web - www.madriverglen.com Naturalist Program sponsored by Naturalist Programs Carry Out Co-op’s Environmental Commitment B This trail leads to top of the Birdland chairlift, provides a link to the Long Trail, and continues to the Kent Thomas Nature Center. Some sections are steep. Return to base area on same route. Two to three hours total. 1000 feet elevation gain - 2.2 miles round-trip. DIFFICULT - BEARPAW TRAIL C A challenging up-and-back trek for experienced snowshoers! Trail starts at the mid-point of the Snowshoe Hare Trail. One hour. 750 feet elevation gain – 0.8 miles round-trip on the Bearpaw trail. LINK TRAIL D LONG TRAIL E BIRD CAGE A short spur that connects the Moosewood Trail to the Long Trail. 0.1 mile A difficult 1.5 mile 1000’ ascent along the ridgeline of Stark Mountain to the summit. Return to base via same route. Base area to summit via Moosewood and the Long Trail is approx. 5.2 miles. BIRDCAGE LINK TRAIL F A moderate trail linking the Moosewood Trail with the Birdcage Lodge where you can meet your skiing friends and get lunch, snacks, and drinks most winter weekends and holidays. STARK MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION 2016 MAGAZINE SNOWSHOE RATES Snowshoe Trail Pass: $5 • Snowshoe Season Pass: $50 • Snowshoe Rentals: $19 full day or $12 half-day madriverglen.com Photo Credit: ??? Trail Passes Available at Ticket Office 35 MRG Triple Crown Mad River Glen’s BEST Flyin’ Ryan 2016 Triple Crown Sponsors NEW - ALL IN ONE WEEKEND The Flyin’ Ryan Hawks Foundation is a non-profit endeavor inspired by the life of Mad River Glen skier, Ryan Hawks. The foundation was founded soon after Ryan passed away from injuries sustained during a Freeskiing World Tour event in Kirkwood, CA in 2011. To honor his legacy as a person, his family set up a non-profit foundation called the Flyin’ Ryan Hawks Foundation. Unconventional Terrain Competition - Saturday, February 20 Vertical Challenge - Sunday, February 21 Mogul Challenge - Monday, February 22 Ryan’s Core Principals Shortly after Ryan passed away, his family discovered on his computer a document Ryan had written labeled: “Ryan’s Core Principles for Living.” Astonished by the simplicity and the reaction of those that read them, his family decided to share the principles with as many people as possible to inspire people to adopt their own principles for living. Junior Triple Crown Events Jr. Unconventional Terrain Comp January 10 Junior Mogul Challenge February 14 Below are Ryan Principals: Live every day, all day Never stop exploring life Never lose my adventuresome attitude Be the best friend I can be Be the best brother, son, uncle I can Look out for others Look out for myself Look out for our surroundings Play like I’m thirteen Be self-sufficient Don’t be afraid to ask for help Work hard Live easy Live simply Triple Crown Vertical Challenge March 6 36 Photo Credit: ??? 2016 MAGAZINE madriverglen.com Photo Credit: ??? 37 Discover The Mad River Valley Original Lodges Continue to Thrive The Perkins - Millbrook Inn Ulla Lodge – Hyde Away Inn After hearing about plans for a new ski area in Vermont, newlyweds Ginny and Henry Perkins, a 10th Mountain Division ski trooper, packed up their wood-paneled station wagon and left Boston for the Mad River Valley. They began the arduous task of converting a farmhouse into a ski lodge, which they opened in 1948. Ginny took many photos and kept detailed notes leaving behind an amazing record of the reconstruction of the inn and the development up at Mad River Glen. In 1979 Joan and Thom Gorman purchased the inn with a goal of creating a lifestyle that allowed them to fulfill their dream of running a seasonal business and enabled them to satisfy their passion for travel. In 1948 a 10th Mountain Division veteran recovering from polio decided to purchase a dilapidated old farmhouse and barn, envisioning turning it into a popular place for young skiers to stay when skiing at the nascent ski area up the road. Sewall Williams placed ads in Ivy League magazines saying, “Snow or no snow, Ulla’s the place to go, House Party atmosphere.” He charged $6 a night with 2 meals for a dorm room and $12 for one of the 2 private rooms. Due to a dearth of snow in the first few years, Sewall was forced to sell the inn, in 1952, to Damon Gadd, who was in the midst of building a new ski area, Sugarbush. The Ulla Lodge went through a few incarnations over the decades before being purchased by Bruce Hyde in the late 1980’s who re-christened it as The Hyde Away. The Clark’s - Mountain View Lodge The inn was built as a farmhouse circa 1826. In 1946 Allen and Nancy Clark bought it - without electricity, running water or central heat- and converted it to The Clark’s Ski Lodge, one of the original lodging options for skiers flocking to the slopes of the new ski area in town, Mad River. Fred and Suzy Spencer met in college at the University of Denver and moved east to manage The Bagatelle (now the Waitsfield Inn) and after only a year, in 1978 decided to purchase what is now known as The Mountain View Inn. Over the ensuing decades they have raised two boys at the inn and have hosted countless Mad River skiers. Tucker Hill Inn Mad River Barn The Mad River Barn has been a fixture in the Mad River Valley for many years. It began its commercial operation as a bunkhouse for the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s when what is now Route 17 was being roughed in. When Mad River Glen opened, Les and Alice Billings converted it to an inn. During the 1970’s, the owners of the Mad River Glen Corporation acquired “The Barn.” Betsy Pratt, Mad River’s principal shareholder, took over operations of the Barn following her husband’s passing, and ran it until 2012, when she sold it to Andrew and Heather Lynds. Since taking over ownership the Lynds have embarked on a transformational restoration of the entire property, which has reinvigorated the popular ski lodge. When Mad River Glen was opened, Ann and Frances Martin decided to move up from Boston and build the first purpose-built ski lodge in town. They constructed a cozy, rustic lodge with large fieldstone fireplaces, but that wasn’t all. They also installed a rope tow on the slope behind the inn. The 1949 Mad River Glen Housing List described it as, “Supplementing the Mad River Glen Aerial Chair Lift is the new Tucker Hill Lodge and Ski Tow… located 3 miles below Mad River Glen. A northeast slope for beginners and intermediates is served by a gasoline-operated rope tow 77 feet in length with a vertical descent of 150 feet… The slope is interspersed with trees for windbreaks and has a variety of choice runs with grades from 10 to 25 degrees.” 38 Photo Credit: ??? 2016 MAGAZINE madriverglen.com Photo Credit: ??? 39 The Skinny on Snowboarding Mad River Glen ‑ General Store Despite Mad River Glen’s ban on snowboards you will occasionally see a few “poaching” the legendary terrain. New Photography needed‚ New poaching session will be necessary in 2016 Available at The General Store espite the fact that snowboarders now account for 25-30% of all lift tickets sold in the Unites States, don’t bet that Mad River Glen will lift its ban on snowboards anytime soon. While the percentage of tickets purchased by snowboarders is steadily growing, many question how a ski area can exclude this growing market. Mad River Glen’s skier-owners (it is America’s only cooperatively owned mountain) believe there are enough skiing purists to carve out a viable market niche. Recent results confirmed the theory. “Since the co-op took over ownership of the mountain in 1995 we have shown steady growth across the board,” said Marketing Director, Eric Friedman. “We are fortunate that there is a growing number of skiers seeking the kind of experience that we offer. Sure, we might see a spike in revenues if we allowed snowboards, but money is not our overriding concern; D 40 Photo Credit: ??? protecting and preserving our unique ski experience is what our owners clearly want.” Many people don’t realize that Mad River actually did allow snowboards early in the history of snowboarding. Betsy Pratt, Mad River’s previous owner, was friendly to snowboards, but ran into safety issues on Mad River Glen’s main lift, a 1948 Single Chair. They were restricted from the Single and then, after a now legendary confrontation between Betsy and some local riders, she decided to ban snowboards completely. When the Co-op took over the mountain the shareholders voted on the issue with more than 75% voting to maintain the snowboarding ban. “We want to make clear that there is no animosity towards snowboarders. The ski industry is very competitive and our ownership believes that the snowboarding policy is the best course for Mad River Glen,” explains Friedman. The reasons for the snowboarding ban vary depending on who you talk to. Some say it would ruin Mad River’s unique character. “Our Single Chair, the cooperative ownership, the natural snow skiing, the non-commercial atmosphere, and the skiers-only policy are what make Mad River Glen special. We don’t want to end up being like every other ski area,” said Mad River shareholder Mary Gallicano. Others believe that snowboarder would ruin the legendary moguls, while still others feel that they would scrape the natural snow off Mad River Glen’s sinewy trails. Whatever the reason, it is unlikely that there will be snowboarding at Mad River Glen any time soon. The only way the policy can change is if a two-thirds majority of the shareholders vote to change it. Alta and Deer Valley in Utah, and Taos in New Mexico are the only other areas in North America that do not allow snowboards. 2016 MAGAZINE Shop It If You Can! madriverglen.com Photo Credit: ??? 41 EAT IT NAME Name YOU NAME NAME Name Name Gen’ Stark’s Pub Where else can you go for a beautiful hike in the Green Mountains and return to the base for a cold beer, awesome food and a gorgeous setting topped off with that famous Mad River Glen conviviality? The Pub is open weekends from mid-June through the foliage season. Now you don’t have to wait for winter to enjoy America’s best ski area fare. IF NAME OPEN IN THE SUMMER TOO! The Basebox Cafeteria The Basebox’s Cafeteria has long been famous for serving up some of the best ski area food you’ll find anywhere. Hearty breakfasts, always popular, are highlighted by omelets, yogurt parfait bar, egg sandwiches, pancakes and lots of real Vermont maple syrup. While you may be tempted by the legendary, always fresh/never frozen, cooked-to-order Mad River Glen cheeseburger and fries don’t forget to check out the daily specials, homemade soups, salad bar and handmade sandwiches. And it wouldn’t be a trip to Mad River Glen without a treat from our bakery; cookies, pastries, pies, marshmallow squares and oh those brownies! NAME Name 42 Photo Credit: ??? NAME Name 2016 MAGAZINE Name The Birdcage NAME Name madriverglen.com Corin and Kristin, the irrepressible divas of the Birdcage, simply cannot be “caged”! Stop on by The Birdcage and see what they’re cookin’ up. “Little Ripper” Hot Dogs, soups, chili, sandwiches, hot chocolate and always a heaping helping of fun. If you haven’t experienced “The Cage” you owe yourself a visit. Open weekends and holidays 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. CAN Photo Credit: ??? 43 The Shop Boys RENTAL AND REPAIR RATES With over 100 years of combined experience, the “shop boys” can help with all your equipment needs. From finding the perfect pair of rentals to sharpening your edges and from demoing the latest telemark gear to mounting the bindings on your newest pair of skis, these guys can do it all! 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day Add. Days 1/2 Days High Performance Skis $50 $90 $125 $25 $40 Complete Package $30 $55 $70 $15 $25 Skis / Poles $25 $40 $52 $12 $20 Boots* $20 $30 $40 $5 NA ADULT While they may not be pretty “The Shop Boys”may be the most experienced ski shop staff anywhere with literally hundreds of years of combined experience. These guys have seen it all and can fix most anything. JUNIORS (6 ‑15) Open 8:30-6 7 days a week Later on Fridays & Saturdays 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day Add. Days 1/2 Days Complete Package $25 $40 $50 $10 $20 Skis / Poles $20 $30 $40 $10 $15 Boots* $15 $25 $35 $5 NA 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day Add. Days 1/2 Days Skis/Boots/Poles $17 $28 $38 $10 $14 Skis Only $12 $22 $30 $10 $10 Boots* $10 $20 $30 $5 NA TODDLERS (6 & under) *Binding check required with alpine boot rental - $18 SNOWSHOE RENTALS Vermont North New Ad? Stop in and check out the new Chams and our other premier brands. Sales/Demos/Rentals/ Accessories & Apparel Pro Ski & Snowboard Tuning $19 per day or $12 for 1/2 Day SEASON TUNE UP VALUE PASS‑SAVE UP TO $150! 5 Tunes for $130 ($120 for Co-op Shareholders) Tune Up Passes must be purchased in the Rental Repair Shop Alpine Options at Mad River Glen Photo Credit: ??? Quick Edge Quick Edge & Buff Wax Sharpen & Wax Hot Iron Wax Full Tune *Binding check required with alpine boot rental - $18 2016 MAGAZINE $15 $10 Mad River Glen is proud to offer Telemark skiers a vast array of demo options. The Mad River Glen Telemark Demo Center showcases the current fleet of Black Diamond skis, boots and bindings. Whether you are considering a cross-over to Telemarking or if you’re an experienced Telemarker, you’ll appreciate the opportunity to try before you buy in a convenient setting with knowledgeable technicians. The Telemark Demo center is also home to a complete line of Telemark equipment for children as young as five. $28 (Stonegrind, Sharpen & Bevel, Flatten Bases) $10 $35-45 Depending on condition of ski. (Stonegrind, P Tex, Sharpen, Flatten Base, Bevel Edges, Hand Iron Hot Wax)t Binding Release Check Alpine Binding Mount Telemark Binding Mount Pole Baskets Minimum Labor Charge Hourly Labor Rate 802-583-2511 | VermontNorth.com 48 Sugarbush Access Rd | Warren, VT 05674 44 REPAIR SHOP RATES Telemark Demo Center madriverglen.com $20 ($18 when renting boots) $35 (Includes Release Check) $35 $5 $10 $45 E UP TUN PASS UE VAL 30 FOR $1 NES 5 TU Photo Credit: ??? 45 Reach Your Peak The Insider’s Guide to The Mad River Valley Getting to MAD RIVER GLEN Mad River Glen is conveniently located in central Vermont’s Mad River Valley with driving times of: 3 hours from Boston 5½ hours from New York 2½ hours from Montreal 45 min. from Burlington Back to Action New Ad? Montreal 10 Ottawa 89 100 Burlington VT Mad M a dRiver R i v e r GGlen len Ole’s CrOss COuntry Center Warren, Vermont 802-496-3430 | olesxc.com LONG TRAIL. KEEPING OUR BEERS CHILL SINCE 1989. ME 93 4 Glens Falls FRESHIES NH 100 89 149 7 Syracuse 90 2 89 87 NY 91 Albany 91 Concord MA 88 RI 87 84 Scranton Boston Springfield 7 95 Hartford CT 95 NJ New York Serving Mad River Glen on weekends and holidays. Get the schedule at www.gmtaride.org LONGTRAIL.COM WWW. LONG TRAIL BREWING CO. Photo credit: Jeb Wallace-Brodeur B R I D G E W AT E R C O R N E R S , V T at Mad River Glen 46 Photo Credit: ??? 2016 MAGAZINE madriverglen.com UT ABO GING K S A D & LO S LIFT PECIAL S Photo Credit: ??? 47 After a hard day of skiing on the mountain The Valley’s Array of Eateries AKES’ DEN After skiing Mad River Glen head to Akes’ Den! Featuring Chef Jamie Nelson’s rustic Euro-American food in a comfortable tavern atmosphere. 10 Ice cold drafts and full service bar. The place to watch the game, the match, and the races on multiple large screen Hi-Def TVs. Open daily - serving from 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM Route 100 and Route 17 (802) 496-9000 www.akesden.com AMERICAN FLATBREAD Localfolk BREWERY Hickory Smoked Barbeque New Ad? Tex-Mex & Munchies Lots o’ Drafts Jct Rt 100 & 17, Waitsfield 802-496-5623 MAY “THE PITCHER INN BE VERMONT’S BEST RESTAURANT” THE NEW YORK TIMES Elegant dining upstairs at 275 Main while Tracks serves a casual lounge-style menu on the lower level. A Relais & Châteaux property and a Condé Nast Top 100 Hotel. The Pitcher Inn Warren, Vermont Warren, Vermont 05674 802-496-6350 w w w. p itc h er inn. c o m Enjoy seasonal salads, wood-fired pizzas, & classic desserts prepared with an emphasis on sustainable agriculture. Guests dine around the earthen oven in a casual setting. (802) 496-8856 www.americanflatbread.com BIG PICTURE THEATER & CAFÉE Amazing homecooked food with a sophisticated twist. Retro Cafe and Lounge provide a fun and eclectic atmosphere for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Sunday Brunch - Open 7 days a week, 7 AM - 10 PM- New home of The Very Small Donut Co. (802) 496-8994 www.bigpicture.info BRIDGE STREET BUTCHERY Bridge Street Butchery sells only the finest meats, seafood, sushi and cheeses. Plus a full service deli that offers Boar’s Head meats and gourmet sandwiches. Our seafood is delivered fresh from the docks by Wood Mountain Fish as their premier retailer. Consider us for your catering and entertaining needs - clambakes, deli and cheese platters and bbq essentials. 40 Bridge St. Waitsfield (802) 496-3474 www.bridgestreetbutchery.com THE ELUSIVE MOOSE Great American comfort food with attitude. Always great & reasonably priced. Join us for Breakfast & Lunch in the Cafe and Dinner and Beverages in Pub Nightly. White table cloth food at paper napkin prices! Closed Mondays.6163 Main St. (Route 100) Waitsfield (802) 496-6444 HOSTEL TEVERE Globally inspired comfort food in fun casual setting, ranging from fresh house made pasta dishes and ramen soup to pulled pork with rice and beans! Come check us out! Open to the Public as well as our guests Tuesday to Saturday night! Bar opens at 5 pm, dinner from 6 pm - 10 pm. Brunch Sunday only from 8 am 1 pm. Route 100 south of SB Access Rd. (802) 496-9222 www.hosteltevere.com LOCALFOLK SMOKEHOUSE & BREWERY Hickory smoked BBQ, Tex-Mex, and more in a casual atmosphere. Great kid’s menu, fun game room, and live music. Full bar including 18 beers on tap & our own Nightly Dinner Specials served 5:00-9:00 pm BREAKFAST & LUNCH: 8AM – 2:30PM DAILY DINNER: 5 – 9PM WED–SUN SODA FOUNTAIN MINT Unique food wine and tea from around the world. Dinner: Wednesday - Sunday 5 PM till 8:30p.m. 82 Bridge Street Waitsfield (802) 496-5514 www.mintvermont.com PEASANT A Simple Feast with a European flare! Specializing in rustic Italian food. Located in a newly restored building on Bridge Street in Waitsfield Village. Open for dinner Thursday - Monday starting at 5:30 PM. (802) 496-6856 www.peasantvt.com PITCHER INN Dine at 275 Main, or Tracks, our bistro. Both feature dished prepared with fresh local ingredients. An award-winning wine PIZZA IN THE VALLEY Classsic New York style pizza. Awesome specialty pizzas, sub, calzones and stromboli, pasta and salads. The Mad River Valley’s best pizza. Dine in or take out. Open 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM - Closed Tuesdays 4752. Main St. Waitsfield (802) 496-6111 www.pizzainthevalley.com SLIDE BROOK TAVERN The Tavern is open Thursday through Monday. There are 6 beers on tap, full selection of wine and liquor, and Tavern fare available. Local and touring bands play Friday and Saturday nights. Local bands, musicians, and DJ’s play on the other nights. Open 11 AM to 1 AM Friday - Sunday! Full Menu until 10 PM and then Pub Menu from 10 PM-12 AM (802) 583-2202 www.slidebrooklodge.com SWEET SPOT Located in the back of the blue building in Historic Waitsfield, home of 2 businesses. Sweet Simone’s, a full scale bakery specializing in finely crafted pastries, desserts, custom cakes of all sizes. Scout’s Honor, a small batch creamery, specializing in unique seasonal ice cream flavors, hand-made novelties and full-size ice cream cakes. You’ll also find espresso and perfectly mixed cocktails and beer. Thursday-Sunday 8 AM - 6 PM (802)496-9199 www.sweetspotvt.com ZACH’S TAVERN AT THE HYDE AWAY At the Hyde Away. Farm To Table Cuisine. Relaxed Setting. Vermont Craft Beer. The American Wine List. Mason Jar Cocktails. Local’s Favorite. Families Welcome. Open 7 Nights. Food 4-10 pm. Route 17, Waitslfield. (802) 496-2322. www.hydeawayinn.com Lunch, Dinner: Wed-Sun; Brunch: Sun FULL BAR After skiing Mad River Glen, head down to the Mad River Barn for dinner or drinks! Service is available upstairs in the pub on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are required for our Saturday night family-style dinner in the dining room.2849 Millbrook Road (Route 17) (802) 496-3310 www.madriverbarn.com Casual & rustic atmosphere. Featuring authentic Italian fare and a wood fired pizza oven for the perfect thin crust pizza . Open for dinner Thursday - Sunday. from 5:30 PM, Sunday Brunch 9 to 2. Sugarbush Access Road, Warren (802) 583-7676 www.terrarossavermont.net Big Picture New Ad? CAFÉ MAD RIVER BARN cellar, local beers from Lawson’s Finest Liquids and creative cocktails. Warren Village. Dinner served Wednesday Monday. Reservations suggested. (802) 496-6350 www.pitcherinn.com TERRA ROSA RISTORANTE Daily Beer Specials!! Regular & Children’s Menu Available! THEATER brews. Junction Route 17 & Route 100. 496-5623 (802) 496-6329 www.localfolksmokehouse.com No reservations required. 6163 Main St, Waitsfield 802.496.6444 Chow Down in the Valley! 48 Photo Credit: ??? 2016 MAGAZINE madriverglen.com Photo Credit: ??? 49 ??? BISBEE’S BISBEE’S More than e athrdanware Store! justMaorH tore! a Hardware&SPAINT justHARDWARE HARDWARE & PAINT HARDWARE & PAINT California ¨ Paints California ¨ Paints Built in 1839, this spirited country store combines an eclectic deli and bakery, an award winning wine shop, Vermont artisanal beer and plenty of local color. From penny candy to contemporary clothing and gifts...” • • Open 363 1/2 days a year! Find Us If You Can! “Best One Stop Shopping in Vermont” – Yankee Magazine warrenstore.com 802-496-3864 HOME & APPLIANCES designedÊtoÊmakeÊyourÊhomeÊworkÊforÊyou! BEDDING & MORE HOME & APPLIANCES Appliances • Electronics designedÊtoÊmakeÊyourÊhomeÊworkÊforÊyou! Kitchen Cabinets • Lighting 496-3114 Appliances • Electronics Furniture • Serta Mattresses Mattresses KitchenFurniture, Cabinets •Serta Lighting Furniture • Serta Mattresses HOMEDECOR DECOR HOME Distinctive Finishes for the Home & APPLIANCES HOME DECOR Carpet • Wood • Tile • Stone Carpet • Wood• Tile • Stone • Appliances Distinctive Finishes the Home Free Estimates • Qualityfor Installation • 496-3999 Electronics • Kitchen Cabinets • Lighting Carpet • Wood • Tile • Stone Free Estimates • Quality Installation • 496-3999 Open 7 Days 496-3635 www.bisbeesvt.com Lodging Guide ‑ Down in the Valley! ATTRACTIONS BIG PICTURE THEATER & CAFE First Run & Independent Movie House (food & drink allowed in theaters!) Après Ski w Games, Movies, Draft Specials, live Music Disco Dancing, Special Events, Film Festivals, Open 7 days a week, 7am10pm Waitsfield Village (802) 496-8994 www.bigpicturetheater.info BLUEBERRY LAKE CROSS COUNTRY CENTER Blueberry Lake x-c, the snowbowl of the Valley. 33K of trails, rentals, grooming daily, dogs welcome. Plunkton Road, Warren, VT (802) 496-6687 www.blueberrylakeskivt.com OLE’S CROSS COUNTRY CENTER 30 Miles of gentle to rolling groomed ski trails across pastures and through woods. Plus 12 miles of snowshoe trails. Ski Shop, Ski & Snowshoe Rentals, Lessons & Lunch. REAL ESTATE MAD RIVER VALLEY REAL ESTATE Owned and operated by Mad River Glen Shareholders! Buyer & Seller representation for the brokerage of Homes, Land, Condominiums, and Commercial Property. Your “Single” solution to real estate services. (802) 496-5000 www.mrvre.com MAPLE SWEET REAL ESTATE New Ad? Mad River Valley Real Estate (802) 496-5000 www.mrvre.com 5513 Main St., Waitsfield Avant-garde residential, condominium, land & commercial real estate services for sellers & purchasers of luxury and fine Mad River Glen, Mad River Valley & VT Properties (800) 525- 7965 [email protected] RETAIL SHOPS ARTISAN’S GALLERY 150+ Vermont artisans and artist; a “goto” mainstay for gifts and cards for every occasion. A unique blend of contemporary and traditional work spanning many mediums. Free Gift wrapping. We can ship! (802) 496-6256 www.vtartisansgallery.com BISBEES HARDWARE & HOME CENTER Your local source for all things for the home. A full service hardware store including paint and major appliances and a comprehensive flooring department. MAD RIVER GREEN SHOPPING CENTER ??? 50 Photo Credit: ??? (802) 496-3635 www.bisbeesvt.com 2016 MAGAZINE BRIDGE STREET BUTCHERY SMALL DOG ELECTRONICS MAD SERVICES Selling only the finest meats, seafood, sushi and cheeses. Plus a full service deli that offers Boar’s Head meats and gourmet sandwiches. Our seafood is delivered fresh from the docks. Consider us for your catering and entertaining needs. 40 Bridge St. Waitsfield (802) 496-3474 www.bridgestreetbutchery.com For all of your home, office & condo cleaning needs. (802) 793-5493 THE COLLECTION Fine gifts, furniture, home décor, interior design and the Valley’s best selection of toys and games for all ages. Mad River Green, Waitsfield. (802) 496-6055 www.vtcollection.com GREEN CLOSET Clean, current & fashionable resale clothing for the entire family. Specializing in up-cycled, local & fair-trade gifts & products. New items displayed daily. Bridge Street, Historic Waitsfield Village (802) 496-4333 www.thegreenclosetvt.com IRASVILLE COUNTRY STORE Serving the Valley for 28 years. Family owned and operated. Mobil gas/diesel; convenience, deli, pizza, ATM, wi-fi, seating area,beer, wine, local syrup & the best breakfast sandwich in town. (802) 496-5400 MAD RIVER GARDEN CENTER Greenhouse nursery, supplies, houseplants & florist. Property Management: landscaping, installation & maintenance, lawn care, plowing, house checks & contractor management. Route 100, Waitsfield (802) 496-5555 www.madrivergardencenter.com MAD RIVER GLASS GALLERY Exciting original designs in blown and cast glass. Come watch us blowing glass. 4237 Main Street, Waitsfield (802) 496-9380 www.madriverglass.com MEHURON’S MARKET Fresh meats, produce, seafood, largest wine selection in Central Vt., beer and deli. VT maple syrup and products. MRG Shareholder-owned! State liquor agency. Village Square, Waitsfield (802) 496-3700 www.mehurons.com PLUSH QUARTZ ART GLASS Come and watch age-old traditional glassblowing in Michael Egan’s Glassblowing Studio & Gallery and see how beautiful glass art is made from start to finish. Watch it come to life as if by magic. Located in Granville (802) 767-4547 www.eganglass.com madriverglen.com As a premier Apple Specialist, Small Dog Electronics carries over 3000 products in stock, including both new and refurbished Apple products as well as a huge selection of iPods and accessories. Visit us at our showroom in Waitsfield (right off of Route 100) 1673 Main St. about 1 mile north of Waitsfield Village (802) 496-7171 www.smalldog.com SOLHEM SAUNA New England’s only full service Sauna builder providing traditional and modern Sauna solutions. Custom & stock designs, HELO equipment, accessories & design consulting. (802) 244-6460 www.saunavermont.com SWEET PEA NATURAL FOOD & SPIRIT CAFE THREE MOONS WELLNESS Sweet Pea also offers the best selection of natural groceries; local meats; organic produce; eco-friendly household necessities; natural body care; bulk spices, grains & flours; vitamins & supplements & selected organic wines. Village Square. 496-7763 Open daily We are an acupuncture & Chinese Medicine clinic specializing in acute & chronic pain, digestive disorders, dermatology, women’s health, insomnia, pediatrics, allergies, asthma, colds & flues & depression. (802) 272-3690 www.threemoonswellness.com WARREN STORE Delicious coffee, breakfast on the deck, mouth-watering pastries, incredible sandwiches. From local produce, cheese & beer to boutique wines, come down to the store for local buzz around the potbellied stove. 802-496-3864 warrenstore.com SERVICES SKI SHOPS ALPINE OPTIONS Alpine, AT, snowboard equipment & apparel. Rentals, demos, tuning. America’s Best Bootfitters®, Junior ski leasing starting at $99. Sugarbush Access Rd. (Warren). (802) 583-1763 www.alpineoptions.com CLEARWATER SPORTS BACK TO ACTION PHYSICAL THERAPY Specializing in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation. Two locations: Route 100, Waitsfield & Sugarbush Sports Center, Warren. Call for appointment. Route 100, Waitsfield (802) 496-4292 www.backtoactionpt.com BALANCED LIFE CHIROPRACTIC Telemark Demo Center Telemark & Alpine Touring, Skis, Boots & Gear Sales, Rentals, Tuning, Ski Packs, Snowshoes, Sleds, PATAGONIA Clothing and Outerwear. Hestra, Giro. Guided day trips. Open daily. Route 100, Waitsfield Village 802-496-2708 www.clearwatersports.com INFINITE SPORTS Serving the Valley with full spine and upper cervical chiropractic health care. Chiropractic empowers extraordinary health through a full functioning nervous system. Be well, Naturally. (802) 496-9355 ELEVATION PHYSICAL THERAPY Located in the new Performance Training Center at the Green Mountain Valley School. Locally owned & operated. Services include sports and orthopedic rehabilitation, pool therapy, personal training, (802) 496-6344 www.elevationpt.com HAPS SERVICE STATION INC. Foreign & Domestic repairs. Towing & road service, rental cars. (802) 496-3948 1 mile south of Jct. of 100 & 17 (802) 496-5033 MAD RIVER MASSAGE Therapeutic Massage for rehab or relaxation by established professionals. We’ll come to you! Or enjoy the warmth of our tranquil location… Just 5 minutes from the mountain. Open daily. 2/10’s of a mile south of Jct. 17 & 100 (802) 496-5638 www.madrivermassage.com A full service 4 season ski shop, offering the largest selection of clothing and accessories for the whole family. Open 7days a week till 6pm. Just north of the Jct. Rt. 17 & 100. 802-496-3343 infinitesportsvt.com MOUNTAINSIDE SKI SERVICE Ski/Board Tuning, Boot Fitting, Foot Beds, New/Used Equipment. Kids Leasing Program, Demos/Rentals. Sugarbush Village, Warren 802-583-WAXX www.mountainsideski.com SLOPESTYLE SKI & RIDE Ski and snowboard equipment and apparel, demo center, adult & kid season leases starting at $99, custom boot fitting. 92 River Street - Montpelier (802) 225-6320 www.slopestylevt.com VERMONT NORTH SKI SHOP Located on the Sugarbush Access Rd. Featuring Kids & Adult Obermeyer, Helly Hansen, Scott, Dynastar, K2, Kastle, Marker & Look. Pro Tuning & seasonal rentals. Demo & Rental Center Sugarbush Access Rd. at Rt. 100, Warren 802-583-2511 Photo Credit: ??? 51 Build Your Own Ski & Stay Vacation Lodging Options for Every Taste and Budget. Name West Hill House B&B Rice Range # of Miles Per room/night Rooms From MRG double occup. www.westhillbb.com Bridges New Ad? Great Ski packages 9 unique guest rooms: ensuite bathrooms with steam shower and/or Jacuzzi, gas fireplaces, HDTVs, free phone calls & WiFi. Delicious breakfasts 3 large common areas with fireplaces, bar, large HDTV and pool table. 1824 House Inn 802-496-7555 8 8 120-175 Beaver Pond Inn 800-685-8285 4 7 159-204 Inn at Round Barn Farm 802-496-2276 12 7 175-330 Featherbed Inn 802-496-7151 6 5 130-249 Lareau Farm Inn 802-496-4949 13 5 90-135 Mad River Inn 800-832-8278 9 6 110-160 Mountain View Inn 802-496-2426 7 2 120-145 Perry Family Farm Stay 802-485-5567 3 20 110-150 Waitsfield Inn 800-758-3801 12 5 95-160 West Hill House B&B 802-496-7162 9 7 140-275 Wilder Farm Inn 800-496-8878 8 7 120-167 Windy Dog Hill 802-453-5431 1 9 119-139 Yellow Farmhouse Inn 877-257-5767 8 6 119-239 A Select Registry B&B 8 guest rooms w/ private baths, featherbeds, WiFi. Includes a hearty breakfast, cookies coffee & tea. Cozy fireplace, TV room, and sledding hill Rejuvenate your spirit at our distinctive and intimate B&B. Glorious mountain views, gourmet breakfasts & treats and soothing hot tub. 245 Acre Romantic ski getaway. Luxurious and friendly, in room fireplaces & whirlpool tubs. Snow shoe trails on property. Call for great ski packages! Circa 1806 farmhouse offers elegant, spacious guest rooms, cozy featherbeds, comfortable common areas. Full specialty breakfasts. Free WiFi. Our Farmhouse B&B offers fabulous breakfast & family hospitality – Home of American Flatbread, get on our waiting list early. Relaxed & comfortable B&B; gourmet breakfast, featherbeds & private bath, living room with fireplace, hot tub, BYOB lounge with TV, pool table, guest fridge. Cozy inn with comfortable, private rooms. Delicious family-style breakfast. Great mountain views, free WI-FI. Like going to Grandma’s - only better. Picturesque Vermont Hill Farm. Our rooms are comfortable and cozy with wonderful mountain views. Note that AWD or 4X4 vehicles are recommended. Comfortable, traditional & warm B&B in Waitsfield Village, walk to shops, dining, movies. Full breakfst included. Free WiFi Beautiful en-suite guest rooms, all with steam shower or Jacuzzi. Free movies, phones & WiFi. Great breakfasts. Minutes from skiing, shops & restaurants. Where Farm-Fresh Meets Fashion Forward: stylish rooms, foodies’ food, relaxed vibe, two real wood fireplaces. On-site classes @ The Naked Potter Studio/Gallery. Pet-friendly suite, private entry, living room, bedroom, mini-kitchen and bathroom. Cozy rooms are OK - but your lodging should be as unique as skiing MRG! Romantic & secluded, stylish rooms. Feature King & Queen beds, private baths with Jacuzzi tubs & gas stoves & hot homemade soups on Saturdays. www.1824house.com www.beaverpondfarminn.com www.theroundbarn.com www.featherbedinn.com www.lareaufarminn.com www.madriverinn.com www.vtmountainviewinn.com www.perryfamilyfarmstay.com www.waitsfieldinn.com www.westhillbb.com www.wilderfarminn.com www.windydoghill.com www.yellowfarmhouseinn.com Golden Lion Riverside Inn 888-867-4491 16 6 95-318 Hostel Tevere 802-496-9222 5 7 30-38 pp/pn Sugar Lodge at Sugarbush 800-982-3465 22 6 89-159 Spacious rooms, cable, phones, hearty breakfast, hot tub, pets in some rooms. A special place to stay. New, exciting and energetic hostel with 24 beds, just minutes from everything. In house bar and restaurant open to guests and public. Eat :: Drink :: Stay. Modern hotel accommodations. Cable TV, phone, free WIFI, hot tub, Bar, Great Room with fireplace, Continental Breakfast. www.goldenlionriversideinn.com www.hosteltevere.com www.sugarlodge.com Inns Stay . Eat . Play Open 7 Nights . Food ‘til 10 You Ski a Classic... Après at One Camel’s Hump View Inn 802-496-3614 10 8 90-100 Lovely country Bed & Breakfast with beautiful mountain views. Wilma’s Old School No Website - Give Her a Call Hyde Away Inn & Restaurant 800-777-HYDE 10 2 89-169 www.hydeawayinn.com Mad River Barn 800-631-0466 15 2 49-175 Millbrook Inn 800-477-2809 7 3 120-210 Quittner’s Stark View Lodge 877-237-3171 8 4 90-200 Pitcher Inn 802-496-6350 11 8 350-800 Slide Brook Lodge & Tavern 802-583-2202 10 5 80-200 Tucker Hill Inn 800-543-7841 15 3 119-299 Weathertop Mountain Inn 800-800-3625 8 3 119-179 Whitehorse Inn 802-496-9448 23 3 109-260 Comfortable, casual lodge with on site restaurant (open nightly) and Tavern. Children welcome. Breakfast. Free WiFi & computer access. Nearest to mountain. Fireplace, pub, game room, children welcome. 16 guest rooms with private baths. 2 bunk rooms that can be rented by-the-bed. Restaurant. Owned for 36 years by MRG Shareholder-Skier. Full, cooked-to-order breakfast. Handstencilled rooms, private baths. Guest dining by the fireplace. Free WiFi. 45 years of unbeatable hospitality on 40 acre winter wonderland. Guest Rooms for 2-5 & 2 Bdrm. Apts. Common areas, breakfast, fireplace, WI-FI - Call for specials. A unique and special inn that combines Vermont charm with the comforts of a Relais & Chateux property. Includes breakfast & afternoon tea. Located in historic Warren village Offering affordable lodging, a Tavern with live music and pub fare & a hot tub. Within 1 1/2 miles of Sugarbush, Mt. Ellen and MRG & on the Mad Bus route. Beautiful country inn close to the Mountain. Delicious full breakfast, warm welcoming rooms and family suites with TV & Wi-Fi. Some with fireplaces and Jacuzzis. Not your typical Inn; Asian antiques & art, eclectic evening meals, Private baths, full breakfasts, Great Room with fireplace, hot tub, sauna, Wi-Fi. Our 26 room Inn serves a full breakfast. 5 minutes from MRG. Private baths, cable TV, wireless internet. Vermont beers & wines. Reasonable rates. Fireplace room. Game room. Battleground Condos 800-248-2102 20 1 190-550 Bridges Family Resort 800-453-2922 100 7 175-670 Buffalo Bill’s Retreat 866-434-3292 10 8 148-898 Eagles Resort 802-496-5700 16 5 175-300 Quittners Stark View Lodge 877-237-3171 2 4 160-300 Moose Meadow Lodge 802 244-5378 4 10 189-229 Old Stagecoach Inn 800 262-2206 11 15 90-150 www.madriverbarn.com www.millbrookinn.com www.starkviewlodge.com www.pitcherinn.com www.slidebrooklodge.com www.tuckerhill.com www.weathertopmountaininn.com Condos Since 1949 ~ 1428 Millbrook Rd (Rt 17) ~ Waitsfield, VT [email protected] ~ hydeawayinn.com 802.496.2322 for Amazing On-line Lift Ticket Deals Photo Credit: ??? Website Hotels‚ Motel s & Hostel s Shareholder owned 52 DESCRIPTION Bed & Breakfast (802) 496-7162 Close to Mad River Glen & Sugarbush Telephone 2016 MAGAZINE The closest lodging to Mad River Glen. Two, three, & four bedroom townhouses located in a private wooded setting. Nicely appointed, fully equipped condominiums. Full Health Club, indoor pool, indoor tennis, outdoor hot tub, acupuncture and massage and fireside lounge. Fully furnished, comfortable multilevel Country Homes and accommodations. Hot tubs, wood stoves, wireless, cable and dish. Award-winning family resort. Single homes fully equipped with linens, cable TV, VCR, DVD/CD, sauna, fireplace and garage. Fully furnished 2 bdrm. units (850s.f.) with all the amenities/linens, living room, full kitchen, deck (views) and private entrance. 40 acres www.battlegroundcondos.com www.bridgesresort.com www.buffalobillsretreat.com www.eaglesresortvt.com www.starkviewlodge.com Waterbury madriverglen.com Adirondack style log home lodge on 86 acres offering luxury in a rustic B&B experience. Private baths, hot tub, steam rooms, hiking trails and snowshoes Historic, beautiful rooms, full breakfast. Stroll to 6 restaurants and shops. Central location for skiers to sample Mad River Glen, Sugarbush, Bolton & Stowe. Photo Credit: ??? www.moosemeadowlodge.com www.oldstagecoach.com 53 Unpack & Relax... Calendar of Events DECEMBER 13 Co-op Board of Trustees Meeting 15 Last Day to Buy a Mad Card 8 AM 26-1/4 Christmas Week Holiday Period 27 27 First Day of Season-Long Kids’ Programs 31 MRG New Year’s Family Celebration 5 to 6 PM 9 AM 6:30 to 10:30 PM JANUARY Clay Brook Hotel & residenCes Modern luxury meets slopeside convenience with studio to five-bedroom suites, concierge services, heated outdoor pool and hot tubs, and onsite dining. For a more casual stay, explore the classic country charm of Sugarbush Inn or one of our privately-owned, resort-managed condos. sugarbush.com | 800.53.SUGAR Co-op Shareholders Informational Town Meeting 3 Full Moon Snowshoe & Brew 7 PM 3 Women’s’ Only Alpine Clinic 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM 10 Co-op Board of Trustees Meeting 10 Junior Unconventional Terrain Comp 5 PM 11 AM 10-11 Green Mountain Club Weekend 10 Women’s’ Only Telemark Ski Clinics 11 AM to 3 PM 17-19 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Period 23 20 Bridge St, Waitsfield, VT 05673 (802) 496-6256 vtartisansgallery.com Ski with The Point 27 Vermont Specialty Food Day at Mad River Glen 27 PHAT Event - Protect Your Head at All Times 27 Roll Back The Clock Day 31 Lawson’s Beer Lovers Dinner and Full Moon Snowshoe FEBRUARY RESIDENTIAL SALES VACATION SALES New Ad? Live Vermont ... REPRESENTING BUYERS AND SELLERS Live Mad River The Classic Mad River Ski Experience Cooked-to-Order Country Breakfast Guest Dining by the Fireplace Charter MRG Shareholder Host Joan Gorman is welcoming guests for the 38th year On Route 17 (800) 477-2809 www.millbrookinn.com 802-583-4566 1 Mad River Valley Ski Mountaineering Race 7 Co-op Board of Trustees Meeting 9 AM 5 PM 7 Women’s’ Only Alpine Ski Clinics 9:45 AM to 3 PM 14 Women’s’ Only Telemark Clinic 14 MRG Freeskiing Team Lasagna Dinner & Movie Night 9:45 AM to 3:30PM 14 Junior Mogul Challenge 5PM 11 AM 14-22 President’s Week Holiday Period 21 Triple Crown Unconventional Competition 11 AM MARCH 3 Town Meeting Day Special 6 Triple Crown Vertical Challenge 7-8 40th Annual North American Telemark Festival 9 AM 7 Women’s’ Only Alpine Ski Clinics 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM 14 Women’s’ Only Telemark Clinic 9:45 AM to 3:30 PM 14 Triple Crown Mogul Challenge 14 Co-op Board of Trustees Meeting 11 AM 5 PM 15 Last Weekend of MRG Seasonal Kids Programs 17 St. Patrick’s Day Special (above Bisbees) 21 Backcountry Challenge 10 AM www. LiveMadRiver.com 21 68th Annual Mad River Glen Family Tournament 10 AM 1 April Fool’s Day Special 4 Co-op Shareholders Annual Meeting 5 Easter Festivities at MRG [email protected] 105 Mad River Green, #9 APRIL Visit madriverglen.com 54 Photo Credit: ??? 2016 MAGAZINE madriverglen.com 5 PM Photo Credit: ??? 55 Help Preserve the Experience ‑ Buy Your Share Today ??? The Battleground Condominiums Whitehorse New Ad? Eagles New Ad? 4604 Battleground Road #3 (off Route 17), Waitsfield, VT 05673 http://www.battlegroundcondos.com Join Us! About the Co-op Have an Impact on Mad River’s Future Mad River Glen became one of Vermont’s first major ski areas when the Single Chair began carrying skiers to the top of General Stark Mountain in 1949. From the very beginning, Mad River Glen has been unique, a place where skiing is a sport not an industry, working with nature not against it. Mad River Glen began a new era in 1995 when its skiers came together to form the Mad River Glen Cooperative. The Cooperative works to fulfill a simple mission: As part of the Cooperative, you have a voice in decisions through your vote on major issues and by electing representatives to the Board of Trustees. “… to forever protect the classic Mad River Glen skiing experience by preserving low skier density, natural terrain and forests, varied trail character, and friendly community atmosphere for the benefit of shareholders, area personnel and patrons.” Why Join the Mad River Glen Cooperative? Preserving the Legacy for Future Generations The Collection New Ad? Mountainside New Ad? Phantom New Ad? Each shareholder brings the Cooperative one step closer to the goal of preserving and protecting Mad River Glen forever. Purchasing a share of the Mad River Glen Cooperative for yourself, your children, and your grandchildren means leaving a special legacy for future generations. Enjoy Special Rate Help make important capital projects possible. To maintain the ski area’s infrastructure and ensure its long-term viability share sales are critical. Funding for these projects comes from share sales and operating income, so every new share sold helps make these projects possible. Most importantly, Cooperative ownership gives you the feeling that you are a part of something specialMad River Glen. What does it cost? A share in the Mad River Cooperative costs $2,000. Shares may be purchased through a single payment or in monthly installments of $50 with a $150 down payment. The installment option enables anyone who loves and appreciates Mad River to become an owner. The only other cost is the annual advance purchase requirement (APR) of $200. Since advance purchases may be applied to nearly every product and service on the mountain it does not represent an additional expense for most shareholders. Shareholders receive 15% discounts on season passes and day tickets. madriverglen.com 802‑496‑3551 ??? 56 Photo Credit: ??? 2016 MAGAZINE madriverglen.com Photo Credit: ??? 57 MAD RIVER GLEN since 1949 58 Photo Credit: ??? 2016 MAGAZINE madriverglen.com Photo Credit: ??? 59 Photo Credit: ??? madriverglen.com