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Jay Peak, VT, Hoping to Reopen for Bonus Weekend of Skiing and Riding This Friday, May 9

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Jay Peak’s location near the northern tip of Vermont’s Green Mountains benefits from its proximity to large bodies of water. Moisture captured from Lake Champlain, Lake Memphremagog, and other waterways cools and condenses as it rises over the mountains, leading to impressive snowfalls from the famous “Jay Cloud.” On average, Jay receives 306 inches of snow annually, with approximately 70 […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | May 6, 2025
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These are the Last 4 Indy Pass Resorts Still Standing for the 2024-25 Season

The East Coast and the Rockies have both experienced a true comeback year, offering skiers and boarders one of the best seasons in recent memory. At this point in the season, four Indy resorts in North America remain open, with a commitment to skiing into May. Let’s be real for a moment…staying open this late is nothing short of a […]

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Avatar photo Press Release | May 1, 2025
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Jay Peak Resort, VT, Farms 128,000 Cubic Feet of Snow for June Ski and Ride Event

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Jay Peak Resort, Vermont, is set to blur the lines between winter and summer again, announcing that its Solstice Sessions event will return June 21 with a record-breaking mound of farmed snow. One of North America’s snowiest this winter, the resort has sealed away 128,000 cubic feet of snow–about 40% more than last year’s stash–ensuring that skiing and snowboarding will […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 28, 2025
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Jay Peak, VT, Report: April POW and New Friends for Life

Report from Wednesday, April 9, 2025 My friend Veronique and I headed down to Jay Peak, Vermont, on a snowy Saturday and ended up meeting some ladies on the mountain who are now friends for life. Norma, who was snowboarding with her fiancé and didn’t join our girl gang that day, messaged me early in the week to ask if […]

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Jacqui Davis | April 14, 2025
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Jay Peak, VT, Report: Power, Packed Powder, and a New Girls’ Crew

Report from Saturday, March 29, 2025 I’ve been Jay-dreaming all winter. Jay Peak is the closest resort to me in the U.S. on the Indy Pass, and it holds a special place in my heart. My girls’ grandparents had a chalet here throughout their childhood, and it’s where I honed my skills and fell in love with snowboarding. There is […]

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Jacqui Davis | April 5, 2025
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March Madness Ski Resort Edition: Down to the Elite 8

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What started as 32 ski resorts has been whittled down to 8, and SnowBrains followers are that much closer to selecting who will be crowned the winner of our inaugural SnowBrains March Madness tournament. Thank you to everyone who has participated and voted in the matchups so far. The Sweet 16 saw continued domination from heavyweight opponents such as Jay Peak, […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 4, 2025
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Jay Peak, VT, Report: A Message to All Who Say The East Coast Ski Season is Complete

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Jay Peak conditions report from Friday, March 28, to Saturday, March 29, 2025 As I sat in my 450 square-foot apartment in Hoboken, NJ, last Monday, I wondered, like many, if my ski season had finally come to an end. Sure, I’ll always have Big Snow down the road, but I wasn’t quite ready to call it quits on my […]

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Liam Abbott | April 2, 2025
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March Madness Ski Resort Edition: Vote on Who Will Be Crowned Champion in the Sweet 16

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Last week saw the launch of the SnowBrains March Madness Ski Resort Tournament where we asked our followers to vote on what they deem to be the best ski resort in North America. Over 30,000 votes were cast in the first round, and as of today, we move on to the Sweet 16. Out of 32 of North America’s most well-known […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 31, 2025
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March Madness Ski Resort Edition: Vote on Who Will Be Crowned Champion as Best Ski Resort in North America

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While March may be the most exciting time of year for basketball fans, the month typically sees skiing wind down to a close—until now. To honor the most intense sports tournament on the continent, SnowBrains decided to host a March Madness of its own to find out which ski resort its following would crown champion as the Best Ski Resort […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 25, 2025
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Jay Peak, VT, Hits 400-Inch Milestone, Surpasses Utah’s Alta Ski Area for Total Season Snowfall

Jay Peak Resort in Vermont has just crossed a massive seasonal benchmark, hitting 406 inches of snowfall after picking up 10 more inches over the last 48 hours. That’s a huge total for any mountain in the East—and it currently puts Jay ahead of Utah’s snow-heavy Alta Ski Area, which is sitting at 402 inches for the same date. This […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 11, 2025
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Top 9 Snowiest Resorts in the Eastern United States

While Western ski resorts may dominate the headlines, some of the snowiest slopes in the East are legendary in their own right, offering reliable powder and winter experiences that draw enthusiasts season after season. These high-snowfall resorts, nestled in states like Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire, deliver heavy snow totals despite the East Coast’s unpredictable weather. Here’s a look […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 7, 2024
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[PHOTOS] Jay Peak Resort, VT, Sees Another Big Early Season Snow Dump

It is mid-October, but you could be forgiven for thinking it’s mid-December judging by the pictures reaching us from Jay Peak Resort, Vermont. A solid 12 inches of snow fell at this New England resort in the last three days, flipping the switch from leaf-peeping season straight to ski season for a few days. While the snow won’t be here […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 17, 2024
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Jay Peak Resort, VT, Sees First Snowfall of the Season

It is mid-September, which means that winter is not that far away, and some of us will be hitting the slopes in roughly 60 days. Snow has already fallen in parts of the United States and Canada this season, and the Northeast has joined the club this week. Whiteface Mountain in New York saw snow flurries early this week, and […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | September 11, 2024
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The Most Challenging Ski Runs on the East Coast According to Locals

Mostly known for extremely variable and icy conditions, the East Coast is not exactly famous for its challenging runs. Nevertheless, there are definitely some very steep and technical runs located at various ski areas throughout the region. We hope that this list will help out the select skiers and riders who seek out more of a challenge on the East […]

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Jake Benton | July 24, 2024
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Jay Peak, VT, Announces Price Freezes and Reductions to Help Keep Skiing Affordable

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Over the last few years, inflation in the U.S. has been a hot topic. In 2022, it reached a 40-year high due to post-pandemic demand, supply chain disruptions, and increased energy prices. While the inflation rate has slowed to more moderate levels today, many consumers are still feeling the financial strain of increased prices over the last handful of years. […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | June 17, 2024
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Jay Peak Resort, VT, is Saving Snow for Summer Solstice Festival

Jay Peak Resort in Vermont has experimented with snow farming this year. The resort has stockpiled tons of leftover snow and covered it with hay but this move is not to preserve snow for the next season but rather to put on a fun Summer Solstice Festival with a small park in the middle of summer. Summer Solstice this year […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 14, 2024
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Jay Peak Resort, VT, Report: Sunshine and Soft Snow for the Best Day of the Season

Report from Monday, March 25, 2024 When I’m not chasing snow to mountain destinations with my snowboard, I’m a book publicist at McGill University. I’ve worked with many talented writers for the past eighteen years, and many have become my good friends. Writers are similar-natured. We’re often adventurers, gypsies, and truth-seekers. We tend to gravitate towards one another. Recently, I […]

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Jacqui Davis | April 1, 2024
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Pairing Gloves with Ski Areas: What Glove to Wear at Which Resort

We have all heard of wine pairing where the perfect wine is matched to your meal, but have you heard of glove pairing? Our experts have paired five North American resorts with the perfectly paired Hestra gloves or mitts to perfectly round out your skiing experience, taking into account conditions, terrain, and local vibe. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY – […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 29, 2024
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Jay Peak, VT, Report: Pushing Myself Over the Edge on the Face Chute

Report from Sunday, February 25th, 2024 Out of all of the East Coast resorts, Jay Peak is the one where I end up most. It’s diverse and challenging terrain, from steep groomers off the Jet Triple to tight glades like Timbuktu and Beaver Pond to its extreme Face Chutes directly under the tram; whenever I show up to Jay, I […]

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Liam Abbott | February 28, 2024
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Jay Peak, VT, Conditions Report: Snowboarding The Jay Way

Report from February 5-6, 2024. Jay Peak, Vermont, is the pinnacle of East Coast skiing and snowboarding. I was fortunate enough to spend two days cruising around Jay, poking into trees, mashing around bump runs, and enjoying the sunshine. This pilgrimage north has become somewhat of a tradition for friends and me, escaping our respective day jobs and college classes […]

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Will Hart | February 8, 2024
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