Jay Peak

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Heather Burke
SnowPak Local Insider
Heather Burke
Pros
  • Jay Peak is home to some of the best glade skiing in the East
  • Fewer crowds compared to other Vermont resorts
  • There is a huge indoor water park, climbing gym and ice skating arena
Cons
  • Unfortunately, there’s no nightlife or real town nearby

Jay Peak Ski Packages

Lodging + Lift Tickets Discount Price
Black Lantern Inn
2 x Adult 2-day Lift Ticket
16% off $479
HIGHLAND LODGE
2 x Adult 2-day Lift Ticket
13% off $582
The 1906 House
2 x Adult 2-day Lift Ticket
11% off $730

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Overall

3.9

We hadn’t skied Jay Peak in over a decade so we decided to make a detour to check out the northern Vermont snow stash of Jay. Arriving at the resort, we were blown away by the dominant Hotel Jay all light up like a luxe alpine hotel, with the gigantic glass water park attached. From the lobby to the 5th-floor suites, Hotel Jay is posh, playful and perfectly poised to Jay's legendary tram and lifts.

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Jay Peak Reviews

Fabulous 4.3 / 5
based on 30 reviews

How well the resort caters for beginner skiers / boarders

Beginners

How well the resort caters for intermediate skiers / boarders?

Intermediates

How well the resort caters for advanced skiers / boarders

Advanced

How accessible and convenient it is to get to this resort from a major destination

Accessibility

Quality of the off-piste terrain

Side/Backcountry

Overall value for money of the resort

Value for money

Quality of lifts, lift speed and lift layout in the resort

Lifts

Quantity and quality of the snow

Snow

How uncrowded is the resort

Uncrowded

Après ski and dining options

Town

Services and facilities e.g. child care, tubing, health care, equipment hire

Facilities

How family friendly is this resort?

Family Friendliness
Superb!5 / 5Sep 15, 2013
EEric
Kids enjoyed ski school and were even able to take a private lesson. by the end of the day he had the kids skiing in the woods
Superb!5 / 5Sep 12, 2013
BBetsy
Constantly overlooked by the major ski publications, Jay is by far the best in the east.
Very Good!4 / 5Jul 02, 2013
RRich
In addition to great snow, it is extremely customer friendly. The employees all go out of their way to make you feel welcome and to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
Superb!5 / 5Jun 01, 2012
JJoe
Jay is approx 2 hrs from me but the snow volume and terrain variety make it attractive and worth the trip.
Superb!5 / 5Sep 01, 2011
JJoann
They usually have plenty of snow when others are lacking on the east coast.
Superb!5 / 5Jul 31, 2011
BBill
It's like vermont was in the 70s. But with great snow, and no crowds
Very Good!4 / 5Nov 23, 2010
JJane
Jay Peak is in a micro climate that results in more snow consistently falling at Jay than elsewhere in New England. From the top of Jay Peak, you can see into Canada in one direction and the view in all directions is nothing short of spectacular. I also love the fact that two languages are spoken at Jay - English and French. Jay has a new chairlift... More
Superb!5 / 5Sep 13, 2009
RRobert
I am 73 years old, and while I love skiing in the West, the lower altitudes in Vermont, and also Austria and Switzerland are a bit easier for me to handle as my age. Jay Peak lodging was adjacent to chair lifts -- very simple. Resort well-run, including good lessons from patient older instructors for those of us who may have been skiing more than... More
Very Good!4 / 5May 25, 2006
RRobert
Jay has variable terrain and the best glad skiing you'll find in the Northeast. Snow fall is extrodinarily high for New England.
Superb!5 / 5Jan 19, 2004
TTara
Jay Peak is a great place to go to right after a big snow. Or even a little snow. The terrain at Jay Peak is amazing and the tram takes you to places you've never been before. Jay Peak is a great place for any intermediate or advanced skier or rider.