Mad River Glen
The Single Chair
Riding solo since 1948
The oldest operating single chairlift in the United States, up General Stark Mountain since 1948.
About The Single Chair
Skiers have ridden solo up General Stark Mountain since 1948. The Single Chair, restored by the co-op after the original’s last run in 2007, is the oldest operating single chairlift in the United States, and in autumn it runs foliage rides.
Our take
- Since 1948
- Restored by the co-op
- Foliage rides in autumn
- Address
- Mad River Glen, the ski resorts
- Website
- madriverglen.com
- Prices
- €€
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Single Chair before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
Lift passes
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