Thank you all. I personally agree with "forget about Mad River..." I ski mostly in CA but my favorite areas are in UT. I was just trying to help my daughter-in-law in NH -- a beginner skier struggling to overcome problems stemming from her first ski lesson -- pushy instructor, slopes too steep for beginner etc. She is intimidated by heights and speed -- riders and skiers showing off their speed skills? in beginners areas. So a ski hill and a good instructor sans riders and therefore less crowded would be beneficial to her.
Nevils