Mt Ellen 60th Anniversary Party
2024-01-27 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 05674
It’s a party over at Mt. Ellen for our 60th Anniversary! Join us on January 27th, and enjoy live music, Red Bull DJ truck, and food and drinks at the Green Mountain Lounge. Bring your skis, board, and a helmet to enjoy a Rail Jam Session under the lights at the bottom of Straight Shot presented by the Sugarbush PARKS crew. Participants under the age of 18 will need parent present for waiver signature.

It’s Almost Cocktail Hour
2024-01-27 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Phoenix, 5 Stowe St., Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, United States
Join us on Saturday, January 27 at The Phoenix in Waterbury, Vermont to reflect on our habits and how we choose to celebrate during the holidays season. There will be NA beer, mocktails, and fizzy drinks to taste and purchase, along with raffle baskets with donated items from local businesses. Stick around for live music and to learn more about Mosaic and the work we do.

Beach Party At The Press Room
2024-01-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | The Press Room, 77 DANIEL STREET, PORTSMOUTH, NH, 03801, United States
The Press Room, Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Mega Mango, and Teal Peel present Beach Party! Escape to paradise with Lawson’s Finest Liquids’ latest release, Beach Party! Wear your favorite beach-inspired outfit (there will be giveaways for best dressed) and be ready to party with music from Mega Mango and teal Peel!

Friendly Freeski Competition
2024-01-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Mad River Glen, the birthplace of New England’s competitive freeskiing is proud to be hosting a Friendly Freeski competition. If you have been curious about entering the competitive freeski arena then this event is for you! The freeski friendly is a fun event designed to give everyone a new perspective on competitive freeskiing. This event is open to all age groups. It is a one run competition. The freeski friendly, hosted by the Mad River Glen Freeski Team is a fundraiser for the Mad River Glen Ski Club. There are NO REFUNDS.
Important Registration Information:

Registration Cost – $30 (Lift tickets are required but not included).
Online Registration – Click Here
Day-of-event registration $40 CASH ONLY!
The competition is a one-run event.
U18 helmet & back protector required.
The venue is to be determined and will be revealed in the competitor’s meeting.

Judging Criteria

Line Choice: Each competitor chooses their line down the course. High scores are given for choosing difficult routes. Difficulty is determined by steepness, exposure, air, snow and course conditions.
Control: Competitors must remain in control at all times. Any loss of control will result in a lower score. Skillful recoveries will reduce penalties.
Fluidity: Constant direction towards a goal. This includes continuity, pace, and smooth transitions between sections of the course. Falling or stopping can have a negative impact in this category
Technique: Competitors are judged on style and turn quality relating to big mountain freeriding.
Style & Energy: This encompasses the pace, energy and creativity with which a competitor attacks or descends his/her chosen line or route. Style focuses on freestyle execution of maneuvers.

Age Categories
U10 Male & Female
U12 Male & Female
U14 Male & Female
U18 Male & Female
U40 Male & Female
Over 40 Male & Female

Event Timeline
Competitor Check-in/Bib Pickup
8:00 to 8:30 am
Mandatory Safety Meeting
8:30 am on the deck
Course Inspection
9:00 am – 9:30 am
Event Start
10:00 am
Awards
4:30 pm on the deck of the Single
2023 RESULTS

Friendly Freeski Competition – Postponed to 03.10
2024-01-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)

Naturalist Guided Snowshoe Tours
2024-01-28 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 am Join one of Mad River Glen’s Naturalists for a guided snowshoe trek tailored to your interest in the ecology and wildlife of Stark Mountain! Our outings and content vary each week depending on snow conditions and participants. Learn about the hardwood forests of the Green Mountains as well as our resident moose, bear, deer, fisher, coyote, red fox and more! Easy to moderate difficulty. Learn more about our Naturalist Programs.

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Passage
2024-01-28 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Front, 6 Barre Street, Montpelier, Vermont, 05602, United States
A telling of the major arcana of tarot through the medium of rug hooking and the perspective of someone who has lived over 2 decades with a deep connection to the land and it’s inhabitants

Climate and Ecology Expert Series: Forest Bathing
2024-01-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Moretown Town Forest, School Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, Moretown, United States
Interested in experiencing nature in a mindful and familiar way?
Then join us and Cory Stephenson, a naturalist, and the Moretown Library Director, for a forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) experience.
On this gentle nature walk, we will learn more about the trees that inhabit our forests, and through the practice of forest bathing discover which ones we feel most connected to. Winter offers us a chance to experience a truly quiet forest, and so through our mindfulness practice, we’ll be able to discern the sounds of snow falling off branches, critters running up tree barks, and the wind rustling through branches.
We’ll meet at the entrance of Moretown Town Forest on School Street in Moretown. The parking lot is shared with Moretown Elementary School and the Town office. Please dress comfortably to be outdoors and bring a hot beverage along if you’d like.
This event is free and open to the public. Please register here https://www.friendsofthemadriver.org/news/january-expert-series-forest-bathing if you’d like to attend and contact onome@friendsofthemadriver.org with questions.

Trivia Night
2024-01-29 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Emily’s Bar & Bistro, 5081 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 056673
Show off how smart you are and win prizes while dining and imbibing!!

Graybeard’s Clinic
2024-01-29 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
The Graybeard’s Clinic is designed for men who are at least 45 years old and are intermediate to advanced skiers. The clinic will focus on learning to fully enjoy the Mad River Glen skiing experience by deepening fundamental skills and then applying those skills to the varied terrain that makes Mad River special. Participants will learn to ski groomers and the bumps better and with more confidence – making it more fun and joyful. We will also focus on specific mechanics that are a bit easier on your body, thus enhancing your overall ski experience here at Mad River Glen and wherever your skis may take you.
The clinic will be led by Rick Ruback who has been coaching ski racing at Mad River for over twenty years. Rick is excited to bring some racing skills and drills into adult teaching as a way to help the participants improve their skiing. Joining Rick will be a collection of some of the most experienced members of the Mad River Glen Ski School.
Dates: Mondays – January 22 & 29, February 5, 12, 26, March 4, 11 (No session 02.19.24)
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Who: Men 45+ years of age, intermediate and above skiing level
Cost: $239 – 7 Week Session
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Graybeard’s Clinic
2024-01-29 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
The Graybeard’s Clinic is designed for men who are intermediate to advanced skiers. The clinic will focus on learning to fully enjoy the Mad River Glen skiing experience by deepening fundamental skills and then applying those skills to the varied terrain that makes Mad River special. Participants will learn to ski groomers and the bumps better and with more confidence – making it more fun and joyful. We will also focus on specific mechanics that are a bit easier on your body, thus enhancing your overall ski experience here at Mad River Glen and wherever your skis may take you.
The clinic will be led by Rick Ruback who has been coaching ski racing at Mad River for over twenty years. Rick is excited to bring some racing skills and drills into adult teaching as a way to help the participants improve their skiing. Joining Rick will be a collection of some of the most experienced members of the Mad River Glen Ski School.
Dates: Mondays January 22, 29, February 5, 12 & 26, March 4 & 11
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $329 7 week session (valid ticket or pass required)
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Wine Tasting with Master Sommelier David Keck of Stella14 Wines
2024-01-29 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Local: Wine & Beer, 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, 05602, United States
There are only 273 master sommeliers in the world, and one of them is returning to lead a much-anticipated wine tasting at The Local. David Keck, MS, of Stella14 Wines is a truly captivating individual making some spectacular wines here in Vermont, and is as excited as we are to share five wines with our guests. There will be light refreshments to go along with the wines.
Seating is limited. Tickets are required.

Women’s Telemark Tuesday Clinic
2024-01-30 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Telemark ski programs by women, for women using positive attitudes, tactics and techniques to help you achieve your skiing goals. This program is designed for intermediate telemark skiers and above. Eight 2-hour lessons on Tuesday mornings. Space is limited.
Dates: Tuesdays – January 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 27 & March 5
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $229 – 8 Week Session (Valid Pass or Ticket required)
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John Anderson Exhibit at MRV Arts
2024-01-30 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-31 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-01 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-02 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Festival Gallery at Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street,, Waitsfield, 05673
What’s the big idea? As a freshman in college, my first grade on a paper was a D-
minus. When I spoke to the professor about my failure, he told me I knew the
material, the facts, but had no Big Idea. This was a huge lesson then and has
remained so ever since.
Concept, line and space drive the inquiry in my creative practice, both as an architect
and as an artist. In my work, both line and space are constructed to serve an imagined — even
irrational — beginning (The Big Idea). A conceptual narrative takes shape, a backstory
might develop, a fantasy or a metaphor might direct the path of the project. As I
proceed in my design process a kind of acceptance of a new reality starts to inform
me and a dialogue of choices and decisions take off.

Raclette Night
2024-01-31 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Alps-inspired Aprés at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, every Wednesday from 4:00pm-7:00pm. A traditional Raclette dinner, paired with specialty wines by the glass or bottle. Raclette plate: $20
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Winter Flood Resilience Series: Lessons from the 2023 Floods
2024-01-31 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Warren Elementary School, 293 School Road, Warren, 05674
Flooding has been at the forefront of our minds in the past year, from the summer floods that mostly spared the Mad River Valley, to the December floods that reminded us that even in the winter, the river will do what the river does. But flooding can also be a learning opportunity. It reminds us of our strength as a community and provides an opportunity for us to look ahead and build resiliency in our communities to maintain the safety and well-being of the land and water and all their inhabitants.
In this panel, we’ll hear from individuals from Montpelier and Hardwick who are at the forefront of response and recovery in their communities. We’ll also hear from representatives from Vermont Fish and Wildlife about the impact of floods on aquatic life and from representatives of Friends of the Winooski who have been involved in different floodplain reconnection projects before and after these recent floods.
We hope that hearing from community leaders and experts on what has worked for other Vermont communities will inspire us in the Mad River Valley to take action that ensures preparedness for future climate change.
Light dinner and childcare will be provided. Please RSVP here https://www.friendsofthemadriver.org/news/community-resilience-series-learnings-from-the-2023-floods if you plan to attend and contact onome@friendsofthemadriver.org with any questions, concerns, or suggestions.

MRB Pub Music Series: John Lackard Blues Band
2024-01-31 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Mad River Barn
Join us for live music, food & drinks from 5:00-9:00pm. Music featuring John Lackard Blues Band

Women’s Mid-Week Alpine Clinic
2024-02-01 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
The Women’s Mid-Week clinics are for women and taught by women using positive attitude, tactics and techniques to help you achieve your skiing goals. This eight-week program meets for 2-hour sessions on Thursday mornings.
Dates: Thursdays – January 11, 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15 & 29 March 7 (No session 02.22.24)
Time: 10:00 am until 12:00 pm
Cost: $229 – 8 week session
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Playwriting workshop
2024-02-01 13:30 - 2024-02-22 14:30 (America/New_York) | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Playwright, Jeanne Beckwith will share her expertise on what it takes to write a play, whether it’s 10 minutes or 60 minutes in length. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in character development and write short plays during the four week session. No previous experience required.

Live Après Music
2024-02-01 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 05674
Enjoy live music and a hoppin’ après scene throughout the resort. Live music will take place at the locations listed below:3:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Green Mountain Lounge with Al’s Pals

Free Live Music & Cabot Fondue Aprés-ski
2024-02-01 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
Our live music series rolls on this season every Thursday, aprés-ski from 3:30 until 5:30 along with FREE fondue from Cabot! Thanks to our good friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for helping support local musicians. Each and every Thursday throughout the ski season will feature a rotation of local musical talents. Check out our event calendar for a complete list of live music. Stark’s Pub is open daily during the winter ski season from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

January 4 John Lackard
January 11 Rob Pierce and friends
January 18 Al’s Pals
January 25 Running in Circles
February 1 Ragged Company
February 8 Al’s Pals
February 15 Phineas Gage
February 22 TBD
March 7 TBD
March 14 Medicine Tribe Trio
March 21 Al’s Pals
March 28 Rob Pierce and Friends
April 4 TBD

Pub Trivia
2024-02-01 19:00 (America/New_York) | Hostel Tevere, 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
Bring a eam and compete for prizes with four rounds of “Love is in the Air”-themed trivia hosted by the Mad River Valley Libraries. Contact the restaurant in advance at 802-496-9222 to reserve a table for a team.
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Free Heel Fridays
2024-02-02 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
This telemark clinic meets every Friday throughout the season and is offered in two different time slots. Participants can choose from one of two sessions, available from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm OR 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Dates: Fridays – January 12, 19 & 26 February 2, 9 & 16 (No session available on February 23, 2024) March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Time: Choose from either the morning session from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm OR 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm.
Cost: $79/session OR $105/session with lift ticket
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Beach Party At The Taproom
2024-02-02 11:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join us at the Lawson’s Finest Liquids Taproom for a Beach Party seaside soiree! Escape to paradise with our limited-release Beach Party IPA! Enjoy special food items from the Paprika Catering pop-up and house-made Cuban dishes.

75th Anniversary Film, “A 75-Year Fellowship of Skiers”
2024-02-02 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Main Street Landing, Burlington, 60 Lake Street, Burlington, 05401, United States
Where: 60 Lake Street, Main Street Landing Film House, Burlington, VT.
Cost: Free and open to the public.
When: Doors at 6:00 pm, first come first served. The film will be shown from 6:30-7:30 pm, with a possible second showing at 8:00 pm.
Cash bar.

Parlor Skis Demo Day
2024-02-03 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Parlor was founded on a shared passion for skiing in New England, with a focus on designing and building great products. Our goal is to share this passion with as many people as we can. Look for the Parlor tent at the end of the boardwalk as you enter the base area and take advantage of a free demo!

Women’s Alpine Ski Clinic
2024-02-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Alpine ski clinics by women, and for women using positive attitudes, tactics and techniques to help you achieve your skiing goals. The price per day includes the clinic and lunch.
Dates: Saturdays – January 6, February 3 & March 2
Time: 10:00 am until 12:00 pm
Cost: $189/day or $244/day with lift ticket
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