Jay Peak Resort

The East’s snowiest peak, plus an indoor waterpark.

By its own count Jay gets more snow than anywhere else in eastern North America, and deep glades and a liberal in-bounds policy make it a powder-hunter’s mountain. The Pump House waterpark, an NHL-size ice arena and slopeside hotels fill the off-slope hours. It’s remote, near the Quebec border, and the summit is often windy and fogged in.

The mountain

Vertical drop

2,122 ft

Summit

3,862 ft

Skiable terrain

385 acres

Trails

81

Lifts

9

Average snowfall

347″ a year

Longest run

3 mi

Snowmaking

80% of terrain

Terrain mix

• Beginner 20%
• Intermediate 40%
• Advanced 40%

What’s here besides skiing

• Terrain park
• Indoor waterpark
• Ice skating
• Cross-country
• Snowshoeing
• Spa
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• New Year’sDec 31, fireworks about 7 pm (annual)Usually

  New Year’s Eve fireworks and concert

  On-mountain fireworks above Tramside, then an all-ages Grateful Dead tribute show in the Foeger Ballroom through the ball drop in recent years.

Where to stay

• ski-in/ski-outTram Haus Lodge

  Boutique hotel at the foot of the tram on Tramside, home of the Tower Bar and Alice’s Table.

  Slopeside
• slopesideHotel Jay

  Big family hotel on Tramside, connected to the Pump House waterpark.

  Slopeside
• slopesideThe Stateside Hotel

  Simpler, lower-cost rooms at the Stateside base, near Clips & Reels.

  Slopeside
• innJay Village Inn

  Casual inn and restaurant on Route 242 in Jay village.

  10 min drive
• b&bPhineas Swann Inn & Spa

  Small B&B with spa treatments in Montgomery Center.

  20 min drive

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Pump House indoor waterpark · Tramside

  Warm indoor waterpark with a river with rapids, a FlowRider surf wave and La Chute, a 65-ft drop slide.

• Ice Haus arena · Tramside

  NHL-size indoor rink with public skate sessions, rentals and a café with a bar.

• Jay Peak Nordic Center · At the resort

  About 12 miles of groomed trails for classic and skate skiing, with rentals at Tramside.

• Taiga Spa · At the resort

  Massage, facials and nail treatments for sore ski legs.

• Clips & Reels · Stateside

  Rec center at Stateside with a movie theater, arcade, climbing gym, ropes course and glow mini-golf.

Après and nightlife

• Tower Bar

  The Tram Haus bar, the classic Tramside après stop.

• Bullwheel Bar

  Top floor of the Stateside lodge, with an old shuttle bus inside and big mountain views.

• The Drink

  Bar overlooking the waterpark, kept at summer temperatures year-round.

• The Belfry

  Longtime local pub on the road to Montgomery Center.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Burlington International (BTV) · about 1 hr 30 min drive
• Montreal · about 1.5 hr
• Boston · about 3.5 hr
• New York City · about 6.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps