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Mad River Mountain

Bellefontaine, OH
4.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Ski/ Snowboard Areas
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Carey, Ohio, United States
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

I find Mad River very dangerous. The runs are very short, I made it down in 7 seconds one time, and the fake snow is moist and usually icey. They will lay snow down whenever, even if its 40 degree out. Snow Trails in Mansfield is a much better time. I also am a little biased seeing how I have... More

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Dayton, Ohio
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

It's a small ski area but still fun. There's a terrain park and I think there's also tubing. The upstairs bar area is large and can accommodate quite a few people.

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Ohio
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Highest point in Ohio, where else you going to ski without leaving Ohio. Snow boarding and tubing also.

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Hilliard, Ohio
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

We went tubing, not skiing. It was wonderful. Much faster than I expected. They have people movers to bring you back to the top, staff stationed at the top to get you started and insure safety, and well groomed courses. It was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

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Springfield, Ohio
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

The slopes were awesome and the weather was awesome

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Ohio
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

I learned how to snowboard here, needless to say it didnt take long to cover all the hills. Cost is high but not a lot of alternatives.

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Ohio
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79 reviews 79 reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

This is great place to learn. Great place to to have some fun with friends. Great place for children. The runs are short and fun and the lifts give you time to chat with friends. The ski instructors are amazing. We get private lessons and use Snow Camp for the kiddies. The instructors really teach you excellent technique and help... More

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Ohio
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

It's a hoot and a holler - great fun! I learned to ski here - still not very good at skiing but it is quite an experience. They have added so many other adventures and activities from when I learned to ski - it's a lot of un.

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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I normally go skiing around places in Indiana like Perfect North and Paoli Peaks (and Brown County back when it was open) so getting out to Mad River Mountain was already going to be a treat just doing something new. When we found out it was their 50th Anniversary we definitely knew it was going to be awesome. They had... More

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Lima, Ohio, United States
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

I was born and raised around this area everything about it is excellent.

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