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Mad River Valley, Vermont Appreciation Thread
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castlerock
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Uhhh guys, this is the MRV appreciation thread, not the MRG appreciation thread.....
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I don't think you can discuss the MRV without talking about MRG.
castlerock
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I was just referring to the previous post that inferred there were only 2 snow guns.
What's wrong with appreciating MRG and it's lack of snow-making, they are part of the MRV, correct?
noski
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Clearly, I can't talk about terrain in the MRV vs other areas. But I can bring notice to the one post (Greg's) that spoke about the people of the MRV. Part of the lure and love is the package in which it comes. The sense of community, warm welcome, historic architecture, covered bridges, no stop lights, chains, etc. It's about our respect for our community and its natural resources like the Mad River, the open farm meadows, shopping and eating locally, helping a neighbor in need. It's balancing economy with ecology. The "vibe". Oh, and I hear the winter recreation is pretty darned good!
I think they have 2 snow guns if that gives you any indication...
Yup, MRG has 2 fan guns, 500 gallon/minute in snowmaking "firepower". We cover about 10-15% of our terrain. Mostly the low elevation, high traffic areas.
In honor of Eric's willingness to allow snowboarding at MRG on April !st this year, we are lending him all five of our compressors and 1,900 hydrants and snow guns next April 1st to be a good neighbor. However, he will have to assess the members for the GMP bill. If anyone wants to kick in NOSKI is setting up a special 4/1 fund!
noski
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Aye- Aye, Cap'n! (ya'll can make checks payable to me....);-)
MRV raw.
(que any song by Godsmack)
Watch Win Smith and Eric Friedman go at it in the MRV snowmaking throw down.
And put it on Pay per View.
(que any song by Godsmack)
Watch Win Smith and Eric Friedman go at it in the MRV snowmaking throw down.
And put it on Pay per View.
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We first hit the MRV 2 years ago. Sugarbush is the perfect resort for my wife and me. It's the one place we both really love. The area is so big and spread out like no other resort we've been to. We hit MRG one day that year, but only for a half a day. Didn't get the full experience of it, but could tell it is a special place.
This year we got to return to SB on the last day of our trip. It was like returning home, even though we had only skied there 5 other days.
We hit Stowe the day before the Bush and I can see why people rave about it. One thing I did notice is that some people are stuck on one resort. People tend to find a place they like and that's where they go. We try to check out new places every year. Our to do list includes Smuggs, Pico, maybe Jay and Bolton. Other mountains have their special feel, (Burke, Sugarloaf, Cannon, Whiteface, Wildcat). But for our money the Bush is the most enjoyable place we've been to so far.
This year we got to return to SB on the last day of our trip. It was like returning home, even though we had only skied there 5 other days.
We hit Stowe the day before the Bush and I can see why people rave about it. One thing I did notice is that some people are stuck on one resort. People tend to find a place they like and that's where they go. We try to check out new places every year. Our to do list includes Smuggs, Pico, maybe Jay and Bolton. Other mountains have their special feel, (Burke, Sugarloaf, Cannon, Whiteface, Wildcat). But for our money the Bush is the most enjoyable place we've been to so far.
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This was a fun thread to re-read... :lol:
Yes I agree it is a good thread. My wife and I own a condo at Mount Snow but we will be selling within the next 5-10 years and getting a house in the MRV. That is our favorite part of Vermont and we want to retire in that area. Right now we like the short drives to Mount Snow.
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Stowe is definitely on par with Sugarbush (or better). I actually haven't skied MRG yet. As much as I absolutely love the place, Sugarloaf just doesn't get enough freekin' snow. If that place got as much snow as northern Vermont it would be the best place in the east hands down.
HOLY CRAP! Can someone confirm this for me? A 119$ Mad Card gives my two children FREE season passes?
THE MAD CARD:
Only $119!!
The Best Value in Ski Country - 3 Days of Skiing for Under $119!
* 3 transferable day tickets good any time during the 2007-2008 ski season
* $30 Midweek/Non-holiday tickets (Limit: 1 per Mad Card/Day)
* $5 off additional Weekend/Holiday regularly priced tickets (Limit: 1 per Mad Card/Day)
* Free Season Passes for all your kids who are ages 12 and under (as of 1/1/08) when you purchase your Mad Card and sign up your children before the October 15 deadline
* 10% off Regularly Priced Adult Private Ski School Clinics
* Buy a Midweek Private Adult Clinic and Bring a Friend Free (not available during holiday periods)
* 10% off Alpine & Telemark Rentals & Demos
* Mad Cards are only sold until December 15th.
* Order online or call the office at (802)496-3551
THE MAD CARD:
Only $119!!
The Best Value in Ski Country - 3 Days of Skiing for Under $119!
* 3 transferable day tickets good any time during the 2007-2008 ski season
* $30 Midweek/Non-holiday tickets (Limit: 1 per Mad Card/Day)
* $5 off additional Weekend/Holiday regularly priced tickets (Limit: 1 per Mad Card/Day)
* Free Season Passes for all your kids who are ages 12 and under (as of 1/1/08) when you purchase your Mad Card and sign up your children before the October 15 deadline
* 10% off Regularly Priced Adult Private Ski School Clinics
* Buy a Midweek Private Adult Clinic and Bring a Friend Free (not available during holiday periods)
* 10% off Alpine & Telemark Rentals & Demos
* Mad Cards are only sold until December 15th.
* Order online or call the office at (802)496-3551
castlerock
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correctamundo
Yes, that is correct.
Yes, that is correct.
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Next to Stowe and Jay Peak..the Mad River Valley is the best in Vermont..
Yes it is true, but you have to buy your Mad Card and sign your kiddies up by October 15th!!!
Do it online at www.madriverglen.com
Sorry for the overt marketing, but they don't give me too much of a bidget to work with here.
That's how we keep the prices within the realm of reality! Looks like snow this weekend. Yippppeeee!!!
MRG will open any time after Thanksgiving weekend as soon as mother nature allows. The Single Chair project is coming along nicely and should be completed before the end of October. Check out construction pics on the website. The wire rope is going up today!.
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