Jay Peak

4850 VT Route 242, North Troy, VT

617.629.5383 | website

Neighborhood: Out of town

Less than seven miles from the Canadian border, Jay Peak offers more than 100 acres of off-piste terrain, the most in New England. An average annual snowfall of 379 inches makes a true backcountry riding experience possible, and it will only take one run bombing through the trees to understand why it's far superior to carving S's among the masses on any trail. Another defining feature: Jay Peak has Vermont's only aerial tramway. Absolutely worth the drive, and easy to roll into a road trip to Montreal. The projected opening date is Nov 26.

Downhill Details

Vertical Drop: 2153 feet
Trails: 77 trails, glades, and chutes; 20 percent novice, 40 percent intermediate, 40 percent expert
Trail Map: View Trail Map
Snowboarding: four terrain parks and a half-pipe
Snowmaking: 80 percent
Lifts: one 60-passenger tram, three quad chairs, one triple chair, one double chair, one T-bar, one moving carpet for beginners
Hours: weekdays 9 am to 4 pm, weekends 8:30 am to 4 pm
Rates: adults $75, juniors $55, senior $35, toddler $16
Rentals: ski or snowboard packages $50 for adults, $40 for juniors
Instruction: TBD for 2012-2013