Elevation 4000 - Westfield

The good: The water park was fun and the miso hungry ramen was delicious. We also enjoyed shopping at the cash commissions store. The bad: Unfortunately, everyt... read more The good: The water park was fun and the miso hungry ramen was delicious. We also enjoyed shopping at the cash commissions store. The bad: Unfortunately, everything closed earlier than expected, including the places that were advertised to be open.

Jay Peak is one of the showcases for New England. The 400 annual snowfalls compare in depth to western resorts. It has challenging terrain and steeps. Superb gl... read more Jay Peak is one of the showcases for New England. The 400 annual snowfalls compare in depth to western resorts. It has challenging terrain and steeps. Superb glades. Its waterpark is an ideal draw for a destination resort. And despite its recent legal challenges, it has emerged with a new owner that acquired an amazing infrastructure, superb staff, and an assiduous two-country clientele that is passionate about the resort. Not to say that it is a year-round family place. We've been to Jay numerous times including a multi day stay. Each time, we've enjoyed ourselves immensely as a family. The variety of terrain allows building confidence among newer skiers and riders and keeps everyone happy. With PGR having bought the resort, it has nowhere to go but up to

My school does a ski trip here every year and I finally went this year despite not being a skier. We stayed in the Timberline cottages. They were very nice and... read more My school does a ski trip here every year and I finally went this year despite not being a skier. We stayed in the Timberline cottages. They were very nice and very clean. I got locked out on the balcony and security came as soon as I called to come rescue me. The shuttle was easy to use to get around the resort. The tram super cool and the viewing area at the top was a must see. Only complaint is how much they pack the tram but the line to get on is still so long. Everyone that went skiing or snowboarding had a great time. Everyone that worked there was super friendly and answered all of my question. Handful of good restaurants around the resort.

We LOVED our stay at Jay Peak Resort! We stayed at the main hotel (Jay Hotel). The rooms were very modern and included a mini kitchenette and fireplace. There w... read more We LOVED our stay at Jay Peak Resort! We stayed at the main hotel (Jay Hotel). The rooms were very modern and included a mini kitchenette and fireplace. There was a massive tub for our standard room and the beds were unbelievably comfy. The best part about Jay Peak Resort though are the amenities. This resort truly is a destination worth visiting year round. In the winter, it's a popular spot for all the snow sports, but there's plenty to do in the summer (when we visited) too! They have a golf course, an arcade, several pools (including a hot tub), and the most impressive amenity of all AN INDOOR WATERPARK. The kid in me was ecstatic. We were at Jay Peak for a wedding, so we had minimal time to explore, but I made sure we prioritized the indoor waterpark. You have to put a deposit down to use the lockers, but if you return your key within the specified timeframe, you'll get your deposit back! We only had about an hour, but it was plenty of time to go up and down the water slides several times. I was bummed that the lazy river was closed. There were kid friendly areas, a surfing station and pool basketball too. We also took advantage of the sky tram to get to the Peak. It was misty and dreary the day we went, but I can imagine the views would be nice on a clear day! In August, it was green as far as the eye can see. The drive was beautiful on the way up and on the way down.

Whoever built the Tram and Flyer did not calculate average wind vs what the infrastructure can take. It was a huge flaw in the trail design that mean the Tram a... read more Whoever built the Tram and Flyer did not calculate average wind vs what the infrastructure can take. It was a huge flaw in the trail design that mean the Tram and Flyer rarely run do to even the slightest wind. Due to the largest fraud in Vermont history (by people from Miami ironically) they haven't invested in ride infrastructure since the 90s. This all means that the Tram rarely runs and the Flyer is often down the only two ways to the top. Mountain ops doesn't release an update until 10am so you can get to a place with huge lines and no access to the top more often than not. I'll check the NOAA for winds of more than 15mph at the top. If they have gusts it's all down. If you like skiing this might be the worst place for it in the North East.