Jay Peak Resort: Vermont’s Best Golf and Ski Vacation Destination
Finding the perfect Vermont ski vacation or golfing getaway is easy when you couple Phineas Swann’s deluxe accommodations with the distinctive terrain and awesome ski conditions of Jay Peak Resort. Only 7 miles from The Phineas Swann Inn, Jay Peak Resort is easy to get to, and offers an unparalleled vacation experience for skiers and golfers alike.
Jay Peak Snow Skiing and Snowboarding
Located in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, Jay Peak is an alpine ski mountain unlike any other in Vermont and the Northeast. With an average annual snowfall of 355 inches, Jay Peak Resort is the snowiest mountain in the eastern United States and has one of the longest ski seasons – 5 months on average! The resort is made up of two mountain peaks with over 50 miles of skiable terrain and over 385 skiable acres. An additional 100 acres are available for off-piste skiing. Jay Peak’s base elevation is 1,815 feet and provides 2,153 vertical feet for your snow skiing and riding enjoyment.
You’ll spend less time waiting in line and more time skiing when you ski Jay Peak. Jay Peak has 8 lifts which transport approximately 12,175 skiers per hour up its slopes. Unique among Vermont ski mountains, Jay Peak Resort is the only resort in Vermont to give skiers an Aerial tramway as a lift choice. The panoramic views from the 60 skier capacity Aerial Tramway are some of the most scenic and breath-taking views in Vermont state.
Jay Peak Resort is well-known for its extensive Glade system and its broadminded attitude towards skiing and snowboarding.
Jay Peak Resort policy allows skiers and riders to explore anywhere within their boundaries, opening up incredible back-country terrain to the advanced sportsman.
If you need equipment for your Vermont ski vacation, Jay Peak Resort has everything you need. Jay Peak has top of the line Rossignol and Burton learning equipment for beginners and demo skis and snowboards for advanced skier and riders.
Jay Peak Golfing
For those who prefer warm weather fun, Jay Peak Resort now offers a new 18-Hole golf course. The first nine holes were introduced in 2006, while the second nine debuted in 2007. Designed by Graham Cooke, the Jay Peak Resort Golf and Country Club offers 5 tees at each hole to adjust for all levels of play. You’ll find plenty of challenge and spectacular views as you golf Jay Peak, especially during fall foliage.