EVENTS

APRIL 7, 2024 FINAL Showing: Mad River Glen 75th Anniversary Film, A 75-Year Fellowship of Skiers

Rick Moulton Productions and Stark Mountain Foundation present the film, Mad River Glen, A 75-Year Fellowship of Skiers at the Savoy Theater in Montpelier, VT on Saturday, April 7th at 6 pm. If you love skiing at Mad River Glen don't miss the last opportunity to see this on the big screen. This film will make you laugh, cry, and appreciate the rich history and love we all share for this special ski area. Tickets are $10, $7 for seniors, students, members, and veterans, and children 12 and under are free. Tickets: https://savoytheater.com/

MARCH 2, 2024 THIRD Showing: Mad River Glen 75th Anniversary Film, A 75-Year Fellowship of Skiers

Mad River Glen Basebox 3rd floor. Free and open to the public. The film will be shown from 5:30-7:30 pm. Cash bar provided by Stark’s Pub.

February 24, 2024 6TH ANNUAL STARK MOUNTAIN STORYSKI

The Stark Mountain Foundation will be sponsoring the 6th Annual StorySki on Stark Mountain at Mad River Glen Ski Area on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 10:30 to 2:30. A StorySki is an event where printed pages from a children’s book are installed along the sides of a gentle ski trail that meanders through the woods. Participating children will be able to ski, read, and enjoy this year’s book, Ten on the Sled, by Kim Norman, illustrated by Liza Woodruff.

Pre-registration for the event is strongly encouraged.  The event is free, but everyone will need a lift ticket to participate. Check-in begins at 10.30 AM at the Kent Thomas Nature Center at the Snail and the Slalom Hill junction. The StorySki panels will be in place at Mad River Glen the week before and after the event so skiers can enjoy the story even if they can’t make it on the 24th.

Register Here for the 2024 StorySki

View the press release here

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 Second Showing: Mad River Glen 75th Anniversary Film, A 75-Year Fellowship of Skiers

Main Street Landing Film House, Burlington, VT. Free and open to the public. 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.

January 13, 2024, Big Picture THEATER & CAFE, Mad River Glen 75th Anniversary Film Premiere, A 75-Year Fellowship of Skiers

Thanks to our 40+ generous donors, Stark Mountain Foundation will be sponsoring the premiere of the Mad River Glen 75th Anniversary film, by Rick Moulton on January 13, 2024, from 4-6 pm at the Big Picture Cafe & Theater in Waitsfield Vermont. Registration for this event is currently full. There will be a second showing of the film at Main Street Landing Film House in Burlington on February 3rd, and a third at Mad River Glen in March. We hope everyone can enjoy the film during one of these showings even if you cannot make it on the 13th.

September 30, 2023, Wildlife Tales Presentation 10-11 am, Mad River GlEN Basebox 2nd Floor

Please join Stark Mountian Foundation during Green & Gold weekend for an all-ages presentation called, "Wildlife Tales," by the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum. SMF and SVNHM invite you to journey around the world with us. Come and hear tales of animals and magic and learn the natural history of these myths and legends. The museum’s naturalist will bring out a live animal during each story. This presentation is a big hit for both children and adults. This program is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted. Coffee and doughnuts will also be served. Buy a ticket and ride the Single Chair to view the foliage after the presentation. To learn more and register for the event, please go here.

February 25, 2023, 10:30-2:30 5th ANNUAL STORYSKI

The Stark Mountain Foundation will be sponsoring the 5th Annual StorySki at Mad River Glen Ski Area on Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 10:30 to 2:30. A StorySki is an event where printed pages from a children’s book are installed along the sides of a gentle ski trail through the woods. Participating children can ski, read, and enjoy this year’s book, Red Sled by Lita Judge.

This whimsical book depicted in bold, beautiful watercolors is a wintertime story about woodland creatures. The adventure begins when they find a well-loved, red sled outside of a cozy cabin and take a nighttime joy ride. We hope everyone enjoys skiing from page to page and reading this beautiful story.

Pre Registration for the event is strongly encouraged.  The event is free, but everyone will need a lift ticket to participate. Check-in begins at 10:30 AM at the Kent Thomas Nature Center at the junction of the Snail and the Slalom Hill. The StorySki panels will be in place at Mad River Glen the week before and after the event so skiers can enjoy the story even if they can’t make it on the 25th.

October 1, 2022, 1P - The Magnificent Moose

On October 1, SMF will host the Vermont Institute of Natural Science’s The Magnificent Moose program. Attendees will learn about the life history and importance of these amazing mammals through slides, touchable artifacts, and a wealth of information, This 45-minute program is appropriate for all ages and is free to attend. It will take place on the third floor of the Basebox at 1:00 PM.

October 1, 2022, 9A - Hike it if you can

The White Plains Ski Club will lead a hike from the base area to the top of the double and then up the Long Trail to the top of the Single and down with a stop at the Kent Thomas Nature Center. Hikers depart at 9A. Hike Details

MaY 10, 2022 - The bear facts

On May 10, Stark Mountain Foundation supported the Mad River Valley Community Bear Initiative and will cosponsor with Northeast Wilderness Trust a virtual presentation focused on black bear biology and ecology and how to identify bear tracks and bear signs.

Register for this presentation of Bear With Us, by Susan Morse.

March 26, 2022 - The bear facts

On March 26, we host the Vermont Institute of Natural Science’s The Bear Facts virtual program. Learn about the fantastic wildlife of the American Black Bear. Through beautiful slides and a wealth of information, explore and understand the life history and importance of these mammals in our natural world.

NEWS

MaY 2023:

STARK MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION KICKS OFF SUMMER WITH THREE EXCITING, NEW PROJECTS

It thrills Stark Mountain Foundation to unveil its spectacular lineup of new summer projects; an ecological assessment of Stark Mountain, the Vermont Master Naturalist Program, and a campaign to support the production of a new film by Rick Moulton Productions. Stay tuned for more details, updates, and sneak peeks of our summer projects. Follow us on social media, visit our website, and join our mailing list. Let's make this summer the most extraordinary one yet!

View Press Release Here

APRIL 2021:

STARK MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION SPRING VIDEO UPDATE

APRIL 2021:

STARK MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION RECEIVES $46K GIFT FROM COLLABORATION WITH JAMES NIEHUES!

View Press Release Here

NOVEMBER 2020:

THIS YEAR STARK MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION CELEBRATES OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY!

Download our 20th Anniversary Announcement