Jay Peak, VT, Report: Solo Spring Laps, Soft Snow, and a Secret Run Report for Friday, April 11, 2026 I closely watched the weather from Brossard all week. Friday morning was shaping up to be the best window for some spring snowboarding. After a season spent entirely on the northern side of the Canada/U.S. border following our passports being stolen, I finally had my new documents in hand. I booked the very last […] Conditions Report Jacqui Davis | April 13, 2026 0 Comments
March Madness Ski Resort Edition, 2026: A Nail-Biting Round 1 to Start Round 1 of SnowBrains’ 2026 March Madness Ski Resort Edition saw 32 matchups featuring some of the best ski resorts from across North America. In Round 1 alone, over 65,000 votes were cast by SnowBrains followers across social media platforms to help decide what the best ski resort in North America is. Related: March Madness Ski Resort Edition 2026: Vote […] Featured Article SnowBrains | March 23, 2026 0 Comments
March Madness Ski Resort Edition 2026: Vote on the Best Ski Resort in North America Just when you thought the ski season was about to wind down, the biggest ski resort showdown begins. In honor of one of the best tournaments ever created, SnowBrains’ March Madness Ski Resort Edition sets out to crown the overall best ski resort in North America, voted by the people. Last year marked the first edition of the tournament, featuring […] Featured Article SnowBrains | March 15, 2026 2 Comments
Understanding The “Jay Cloud Phenomenon” at Jay Peak, VT Located in the far northeastern corner of the United States near the Canadian border, Jay Peak is a prominent summit in northern Vermont. Rising to 3,862 feet, and with a base elevation near 1,750 feet, the mountain boasts a vertical drop of over 2,100 feet. Despite its modest stature, Jay Peak is widely recognized for producing some of the most […] Weather Matthew Oliphant | March 2, 2026 0 Comments
Burlington, VT, Sees Snowiest Winter Since 2004 Vermont has had quite the snow season, from the mountains down to the cities. Burlington just reached a whopping 73 days with snow on the ground, the longest stretch since 2004. Burlington is reporting 71 inches as of February 24, which would be average snowfall for the entire winter, and they still have over a month left of the snow […] Industry News Luke W. Smith | March 2, 2026 0 Comments
Jay Peak, VT, Report: West Coast Snowfall, East Coast Skiing Jay Peak conditions report from Sunday, December 21, 2025 By now, we all know the storyline that has dominated the early-season ski news: the East Coast is having an early-season for the history books, while the West Coast ironically is off to one of the worst starts in the past three decades. This storyline is no better exemplified than by […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | December 23, 2025 0 Comments
Jay Peak, VT, Keeps Getting Dumped On and Surpasses 200 Inches of Snow for the Season Jay Peak Resort in Vermont is having a great season and broke the 200-inch of snow milestone today, two days before Christmas. Jay picked up an additional one to two inches overnight, pushing its season total to 201 inches and counting. This is the fastest the resort has ever reached that milestone. On Saturday, Jay Peak had accumulated 198 inches […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 23, 2025 0 Comments
The 23 North American Resorts That Have Already Received Over 100 Inches of Snowfall This Season The story of this year’s North American snowfall has been a dramatic tale of boom or bust. Areas like the powder highway in British Columbia are enjoying an early-season boom, with several resorts reporting higher-than-average snowfall. On the other hand, regions in the American Pacific Northwest have had a less-than-stellar start. But PNW skiers, do not fret: 3-6 feet of […] Industry News Greg Wedow | December 18, 2025 0 Comments
Top 9 Snowfall Totals of the Season So Far on the East Coast It is no secret that when it comes to skiing, the East Coast has traditionally played the role of overlooked little sibling when compared to the towering mountain ranges from the Rockies westward. At the beginning of this season, however, as mountains in the Rockies and Cascades push back opening days while waiting for snow, parts of the Northeast have […] Industry News Morgan Stierman | December 4, 2025 2 Comments
[PHOTOS] Vermont’s Jay Peak Smashes 25-Year-Old Record Hitting 103 Inches of Snowfall Already this Season Jay Peak, Vermont, is having one of its best starts to a ski season in over 25 years. It already had 99 inches of snow on Tuesday in November, while some ski resorts out West had not even opened for the 2025-26 season. Jay Peak went over 100 inches on Thanksgiving. The total snowfall Jay Peak has received so far […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | November 29, 2025 2 Comments
Pacific Group Resorts Adds SilverStar, BC, to Its Growing Network, Expanding Access for Passholders Across North America Pacific Group Resorts has added another major destination to its portfolio with the acquisition of SilverStar Mountain Resort in British Columbia, a move that strengthens one of North America’s fastest-growing networks of independent ski areas. The addition of SilverStar, one of the 15 largest ski resorts on the continent, expands PGR’s reach and opens new benefits for passholders at its […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | November 25, 2025 0 Comments
East Coast Scores Big Early-Season Snow as Jay Peak, VT, Urges Uphillers to Use Caution: “We Don’t Want to Suspend Uphill Access, But We Will” While the West Coast remains parched of snowfall for the most part, the East Coast has been getting blessed with storms recently, and Jay Peak in Vermont has already seen 92″ of snowfall this season-to-date. 4 feet of natural snow has fallen on the mountain in the past 2 weeks alone, and the resort intends to open for the 2025-26 […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | November 18, 2025 0 Comments
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 […] Brains SnowBrains | November 10, 2025 9 Comments
Jay Peak, VT, Trades Mowers for Goats and Sheep to Help with Fall Trail Maintenance Jay Peak Resort has added some unusual employees to its fall operations team. This September, the mountain isn’t just relying on seasonal workers with gas trimmers—it’s bringing in goats and sheep to chew their way through overgrown trails to prepare for the ski season. Related: Vail Resorts Announces 2025-26 Winter Opening Dates and Sneak Peek at What’s New Across its […] Industry News Brent Glogau | August 21, 2025 0 Comments
The 9 Most Scenic Resorts on the East Coast One of the best parts of skiing is taking in the scenery around you. Ski resorts give you a unique perspective of the region around you, as your elevation allows you to see everything in the area all at once. The ski resort experience can be greatly enhanced by the view of the surrounding area, putting less emphasis on the […] Brains Brett Currie | August 7, 2025 0 Comments
Jay Peak, VT, Hoping to Reopen for Bonus Weekend of Skiing and Riding This Friday, May 9 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 […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | May 6, 2025 0 Comments
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 […] Industry News Press Release | May 1, 2025 0 Comments
Jay Peak Resort, VT, Farms 128,000 Cubic Feet of Snow for June Ski and Ride Event 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 […] SnowBrains | April 28, 2025 0 Comments
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 […] Conditions Report Jacqui Davis | April 14, 2025 0 Comments
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 […] Conditions Report Jacqui Davis | April 5, 2025 0 Comments
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