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Table of Contents 6 FIRST CHAIR You’re an alchemist, now.

Transformation nation

Learning the Jay Way in only 8 weeks.

Inspiration's New Digs

Our new Rec Centre is home to all kinds of ideas.

Out Cold

Brooms of fury for Jay Staff.

The OUTSIDERS

Frozen or tropical: an obvious choice?

TASTE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL

11 FOR ART'S SAKE Personal transformation not lacking inspiration.

12 BUILT FROM SCRATCH Magnanimously construct a monument to yourself.

22 NELSON'S NOTES A taste of Big Jay Tavern’s brand of Cognac.

32 RESTAURANT GUIDE From Ramen to Italian rotolo.

34 GEAR GUIDE The elements of Alchemy, revealed.

37 RAISED JAY OR NOT Some questions answer themselves.

38 CHANGING TASTE Keep your ideas fresh and your vegetables local.

41 CULTURE, CLASH & CUISINE You’ll find that a kitchen is just a state of mind.

44 PHOTOBOOK Moments of golden glory.

55 VACATION PLANNER Turn some pages, next thing you know: you’re outside.

72 PARTING SHOT From zero to out-there in a single page.

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Ever wonder what the trees on the mountain think about you? Not surprisingly, our employees have. See what the trees are saying everywhere you spot this talking tree.

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Hungry for something new? Bring your ‘buds.

9 GO FIGURE Not all recipes are edible.

FirstChair Even if you’ve taken more than a cursory-glance at this year’s Jay Peak Magazine cover, it’s unlikely you’re making the connection between Jay Peak and the power of alchemy. But we that overthink these things, the creating of magazine covers and themes and colors and such, still have a job to do. To tie together disparate pieces of a winter vacation and package them in such a way, creatively, that doesn’t feel templated, or dispassionate or boring as, in reality, we check off exactly none of those boxes here at Jay Peak. But alchemy and the process of change, of transmuting, and ultimately transformation, seems to fit us in a way that, well, fits. And, equally fitting, is that as we sit here almost 10 years from the start of a growth process that would take us from then to now, from not much to just enough in a million different ways, we’re still putting out a magazine that tries to be equal parts vacation planner and contract; something that binds us to you in ways that only the collective understands. If alchemy is always connecting to the mysterious, the unaccounted for, or the inexplicable, then Jay Peak seems to be its perfect forever-home. And that alchemic power may start with turning something into something else, but it continues, and ultimately finishes, with you. The guest. The Jay Peaker. The final arbiter of what sort of change works and what sort of change needs to, still, be changed. Our buildings and waterparks and ice rinks have exactly zero bits of alchemic possibility in their DNA, but the folks that use them, and enjoy them and tell us where we can be better, do. That’s why colors and pictures and themes about alchemy are great and fine but the real power to change and transform isn’t something that we at the mountain have any access to. That power, that responsibility, sits with you, and we hope and expect that you’ll still hold us as accountable as you ever have, for the experience we all hold so close. No one holds that responsibility any tighter than our employees and it’s one of the reasons we put them on display, front and center, in our Hotel Jay. Hit page 12 to see the who and the what. Our employees work hard at delivering uniquely great experiences here at the mountain but they also contribute to our community in meaningful ways as well—check out what makes snowsports instructor Mimi Magyar go on page 11. Our local community takes great pride in who we are and who we continue to become and that’s evident in our story about Nelson and his Big Jay Tavern and how quickly it has transformed the local food and social scene on page 22. And if there’s a birthing point for change, transformation, and alchemy, you’d have to look wide and far for a better example than our Raised Jay 8-Week Program. Take a look at what we’re talking about on page 14. In between you’ll find just enough to pique your curiosity about what’s happening here, who’s responsible for it and, hopefully, how you can get involved. After all, that’s what real alchemy is all about; reaching to be better than we presently are, so that everything around us becomes better in the process. Jay Peak Winter Magazine 2017-18

We look forward to seeing you this season. Steve Wright

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From the ripe age of seven, Mimi Magyar remembers doodling to help define the world around her. As she grew, so did her drawings. Eventually, Magyar graduated from college and worked as a family law attorney for 25 years, in Washington, D.C. All the while, she kept doodling to manage her stress from work and the intense pace of city life.

While visiting her sister, Amy, in Burlington, VT, Magyar and her partner, Bill Davis, discovered snowboarding. The pair became regular vacationers at Jay Peak, as their newfound love for snowboarding grew, and the even two planned to retire there together. “We joked that although we were too old to be Raised Jay, we were just old enough to have ‘Grown Young Jay,’” says Magyar.

Magyar continues to be a part of the mountain community in the summer as a Raised Jay camp counselor and an adventure guide for Lynx Mountain Guides, while substitute teaching at Montgomery Elementary. Even still, she finds time to help at community concerts and events. Her love for art never left, and Magyar displays her work at the MAC Center For The Arts in Newport and at the Big Jay Tavern on Route 242. “I fill little boxes (graph paper) with meaningful pieces. So now if you look closely at my work inspired by Jay, there’s something that represents a tree or a snowflake, the Jay Cloud, the wind,” she explains.

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“I thought it would probably help me heal if I had a sense of purpose up here,” recalls Magyar. She was soon hired as an “If you actually look closer into my art, I have found meaning in instructor for the Ski and Ride School, following in her father’s each one of the boxes. It’s not just repeating designs anymore; footsteps, and has since accepted the lead position of the it’s new inspiration from this community of artists blended children’s snowboard program. with farmers, instructors with other resort workers.” Her art is a representation of her life at Jay and the community she loves.

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Before their dream was realized, Davis became very ill and passed away shortly after. Feeling lost, Magyar left Washington to pursue her and Davis’s plans of buying a slopeside home. She had truly fallen in love with the people at Jay Peak and the surrounding communities and felt drawn there in this difficult time.

“Teaching children gives me joy,” says Magyar. “Going fast is a kid’s first priority. They’re just not afraid, and it makes me feel like a kid again every time I’m with them.”

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“With all the powder, I wonder when she gets her job done. And shouldn’t that kid be in school?”

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t was an experimentation, at best: transforming a two-dimensional mosaic into a real-life installation, using little else than cubes of cedar and Douglas fir.

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less myself,” he clarifies. “Whatever they ask of us, we get it done.” Together, they are literally the foundational support of Jay Peak, hammering out decks, desks, doors, dining tables, cozy shacks for the lifties and any other carpentry project around the premise that requires their functional handy work.

Pat Tetreault and Roger Willey were, truthfully, stumped on what they were building. The 60-something-year-old duo, who make up Jay Peak’s carpentry department, had been tasked with constructing the resort’s employee appreciation wall in the lobby “Most of the time we work together good,” says Roger, but “there of Hotel Jay—an idea that “some designer” (author’s note: a are days we bicker.” coworker and myself) schemed up from a faraway office. “Just like being married,” Pat finishes. “We asked, ‘Where’s this wall located?’” recalls Roger. “Turns out, it don’t exist. It’s just a design. Just a picture. So we scratched our Wives and families notwithstanding, Pat and Roger’s relationship heads and thought about it.” is shaped by the magic of their Jay Peak family—even more so after the resort’s public transfer of ownership. “We’re still as strong, if And like any thought that brews long enough, a solution not stronger, as we were before,” says Pat of his fellow Jay Peak began to bubble. They sketched out corresponding lengths companions. “When someone needs help, everybody drops what and measurements for the wooden cubes; picked the right they’re doing to get it taken care of.” tools and stain treatments for the job; and piqued the curiosity of hotel guests. And it’s that kind of mentality, says Roger, that confirms what everyone already knows: “This mountain isn’t going anywhere.” The resulting employee wall pays homage to the dedicated lot who go above and beyond their Jay duties, and it’s impossible Of course, with the amount of lumber and fasteners at Pat and to discredit Pat and Roger’s fundamental contribution to the Roger’s disposal, they’ll find a way to bolt it down so it never has initiative (both physically and philosophically). a choice in the matter. To see the employee wall in person, head to the Hotel Jay lobby.

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Pat is a self-identified “dry wall-ologist” who ran his own furniture and cabinet shop in New Hampshire before coming to Jay. For Roger, “they classify me up there as a master carpenter,” although he defers to a more humble and autonomous title. “I’m more or

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Good friends will lift you high. Best friends will ride the lift with you.

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If the vehicle for becoming Raised Jay connects to the skiing and riding experience, exploring the mountain, and being comfortable in your own skin (and your skin in elements harsh enough to send others packing for gentler winter climates), then Jay Peakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famed 8-Week Program is the engine room.

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“It’s winter, it’s cold out. That’s okay because that’s what winter is supposed to be.

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On any given weekend throughout the season, Program Coordinator Rob Riedl and his band of coaches set up shop in the historic International Room and get down to the business of raising the next generation of Jay Peakers. Classes are small enough so that instructors, many of them program graduates themselves, add nuances to the typical pizza slice and French fry itinerary. “Mostly, we teach them how to ski and ride, but learning about our culture is important too,” says Grace Miller, a program graduate and current Jay Peak Freeride Team skier and instructor. “Being Raised Jay means a lot more than just skiing and snowboarding and understanding that is important.” On a specific Jay day this past season, where the temperature and conditions ranged broadly from intolerable to brutal, a small band of local kids, who make up most of the Sunday attendees throughout the season, readied themselves for a cold morning. Damian is nine. His Dad is a patroller at Jay. Damian has recently completed his first of what will inevitably be a long line of 360s. He tells me he’s had a breakfast of homemade granola and juice that his mom made him finish. “It’s cold out but I want to go outside anyway.” Damian says. He adds, without any index of irony, “It’s winter, it’s cold out. That’s okay because that’s what winter is supposed to be.”

“Mostly, we teach them how to ski and ride, but learning about our culture is important, too.

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Damian’s group is led by Grace and Anthony who are busy managing Sierra, Finn, Alex, Tilman, Cedric, Kenzie and Abbie. And also eight-year-old twins Hank and Grace, who’s parents, who both work and play at Jay, have packed salami sandwiches with mustard on “very good bread” says Hank, who’s underlining of this reality more than suggests its importance. “I ski with my brother,” says Grace, “Not just because I have to, but sometimes I like to, too.” Snowboarders appear to have been relegated to the far corner of the room, not due to any divisive psychology but because, as coach Riedl suggests, “It’s just easier to keep track of them that way.” It’s a small sliver of space next to the Jay Peak Winter Magazine 2017-18

windows where a crew of 8- to 12-year-old snowboard girls are huddling around snacks, bunny ears and a bag of translucent green slime. “We make this stuff all the time,” says Hannah. “It feels weird. I like it.” Aside from prepping bags of slime, these girls ride both park and glades every week together, and those bonds don’t go unnoticed by appreciative parents. Local Christina Suarez understands that more than pure instruction is afoot here. “My five-year-old daughter, Eliza-Louise, she’s the one over there with the bunny ears, rides Valhalla with this posse. I’m glad she’s getting out and enjoying the mountain, but I’m even happier that she’s becoming a part of this community. That means everything to us.”

“I ski with my brother, Not just

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The kids have come back in for lunch. It’s been a challenging day on the hill and they’re ruddy-faced but chipper. Hank pulls out his salami sandwich and is thumbing through The Pocket Guide to Mischief by Bart King and is happily busying himself enjoying his bread and a chapter entitled “International Mischief” when his dad tells him it’s time to go back out for the afternoon. “This is a big book,” he says. “But that’s okay.” He and his sister, carrying their own gear, then head outside toward something even bigger.

Program details What: Eight weekends of supervised ski and snowboard lessons, with weekly topics that help students explore new techniques and terrain. Who: Skiers and snowboarders ages 3 to 17 years old, any ability. When: Saturdays or Sundays, starting in January 2018. Half-day and full-day options. Cost: Half-day, starting at $415; full-day, starting at $540.

More info at jaypeakresort.com/skischool

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“When they come flying past me like that, it lets me do my slalom pole impersonation… except that I just don’t move like a racing gate.”

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ransformation is a staple of human aspiration. The idea that we can somehow change ourselves, whether through thought or physical rigor, gives us the ultimate peace of mind that when life gets a bit gauzy, we can make things brighter.

It can be simple. Have too much fun at the holiday party? A quick sauna promises purification. Have too much fun over the holiday months? An hour a day at the gym will likely help morph your waistline to a number you can live with. The thought aspect of transformation can be a bit stickier. The clutter that builds in our minds over the years can get in the way of us finding our next and better self. Sometimes even envisioning a ‘next’ and ‘better’ can prove to be knotty. There are the books. Dyer, Deepak, Dr. Phil and company have all written reams designed to ignite some fire from within. But as much as words can inspire, it’s pictures that paint dreams. And when pictures move, you have a dream factory. Hollywood is the heart of transformation writ large. While in no way always tethered to reality, its movies have served to shift perspectives and illuminate paths for people to follow that they didn’t even know existed. And when that’s happened, lives have changed.

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Planning also got underway for two outdoor recreation fields to be constructed on land adjacent to the Inglenook Lodge. The synthetic-turf fields, scheduled for play in late summer 2018, open up the possibilities of hosting camps and tournaments for sports like soccer, lacrosse and field hockey. And we brought a bit of Tinseltown and tough to Stateside (though the latter has always been plentiful). Clips and Reels is the new 15,000-square foot recreation center just across from the Stateside Hotel. Along with its state-of-the-art arcade, it has a 142-seat movie theater and a Clip-N-Climb gym. While not quite Grauman’s Chinese Theater, there will be second-run showings of recent movies and you’ll be able to enjoy them with a frothy beverage. There will also be the powder flicks to help push you down that line you’ve always wanted to try, but couldn’t quite get up for. Plus, after a showing of, say, Alive, pulling yourself up one of the 13 self-belaying climbing routes right next to the theater won’t seem daunting at all. And you might even be inspired to try the steak tartare at the Clubhouse Grille.

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We’ve done a bit of transforming up here over the last few years, and while we’ll never stop pushing the thought aspect of things, we’re more than happy to be done with the physical. While the snow was gone, we completed the last of the Timberline Cottages at Stateside. The 60 new units, located right off route 242, have created more options for travelers and allowed us to open some of the new cottages to employees in need of homes. Jay Peak Winter Magazine 2017-18

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NELSON’S NOTES Nelson Cognac is the chef-owner of Big Jay Tavern, located between the town of Jay and the village of Montgomery. He’s from the same hometown as writer-wanderer Jack Kerouac, has owned and operated restaurants all over the country, and is almost never without tamarind in his refrigerator. All that to say: his tastes run both long and wide. We slowed him down long enough to pull a few deep thoughts out of him as they relate to change, transformation and the necessary ingredients in turning hard work into success.

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I come from a combination of Lowell, Massachusetts and Bristol, New Hampshire. The city and the lake. Those two pieces are in my DNA and with me wherever I go.

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I’ve lived in Telluride, Colorado; Mill River, California; Aspen; and Oregon and still never really connected with a community the way I have here at Jay Peak. Maybe it’s the mountain. Maybe it’s the people. Maybe it’s both. It’s definitely something difficult to put words to.

My first job in the hospitality business was washing dishes at 12 years old. I guess at the time I didn’t know it was hospitality. It was just washing dishes. My boss taught me the connection between what I did and how the rest of the place worked. It made me feel like I was part of something important and something bigger than just my dish station.

Life is kind of what happens when you’re expecting something else to happen. I once bumped into a guy wearing chef pants at a time in my life when I was all but gone and ready to move to Portland, Maine. We ended up connecting, becoming friends and, before you know it, I’m opening a restaurant in Boston’s Back Bay. It was so random meeting this guy somewhere in Cambridge. It taught me the strange power of randomness and how things can turn from nothing to something in a blink.

I toured around the Northeast, skiing with my kids, and when we were done, I asked them where they’d want to settle if they could pick anywhere. They picked Jay Peak. If you’re going to run a successful restaurant near a ski area, you need good food; it has to be affordable so the locals can support you when the tourists are gone; and, at least for me, there needs to be music. We have a ton of it at BJT—it transforms the restaurant from a place to buy food to a place where locals hang out. When I’m not cooking, you’ll find me skiing Cash Money at Jay. You just won’t find me telling you where it is.

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I like islands. Just not in the winter. Seriously, never again. I spent a winter on the Vineyard in Edgartown. You couldn’t pay me enough. Seriously, it isn’t happening. Summers on the Vineyard? Totally different story. But remember what I said about the winters. They’re for mountains not islands.

I started Big Jay Tavern after a great run with a Greek restaurant I owned, Kouzina, in Brookline, Massachusetts. Actually more like a mix of French and Greek food. It was fantastic. I opened up Cognac Bistro after that, working a ton and away from my young family.

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tepping into the Ice Haus, you wouldn’t sense anything out of the ordinary: the familiar smell of a hockey rink, the echo of players’ whoops and hollers. But then, from the corner of your eye, you may notice the hockey players all have an awkward gait, as if they can hardly skate. That’s when you realize it’s because they aren’t skating. They’re scrambling about for grip in their running shoes, hacking at an orange ball with bizarre instruments. This isn’t a hockey game. It’s the Jay Peak employee broomball tournament.

After last winter’s busy holiday season, Jay Peak held a staff appreciation night that featured broomball as the main event. Staff would step onto the ice as equals and emerge as friends, or, at least, that was the plan. Teams were organized by department, as 12 squads of 5 players faced off in a double elimination bracket format. The stakes: Red Sox tickets for the winning team. But, more importantly, departmental bragging rights were on the line. The stage was set for one of the dustiest gongshows the Ice Haus had ever seen.

Broomball is one of those games you probably played in gym class, had a blast, possibly got a bloody nose, and never thought of again. And rightfully so. On the spectrum of team sports, it sits squarely on the fringe, somewhere between field hockey and soccer-baseball. Needless to say, it’s unlikely you’ve come across many professional broomballers. Which makes it a great team-building exercise, as Dennis Himes, who runs the rink put it, “You take away the skates and everyone is on the same slippery playing field.”

Gameplay was as varied as the departments themselves. And, although nothing got out of hand, Himes assured “it was definitely competitive broomball.” As the tournament progressed, losing teams filled the bleachers and cheered on their coworkers in a charming display of esprit de corps. A recurring theme of the evening was validated once again in the final game: good goalies give you a good chance to win. Keepers on both sides delivered standout performances in the big finale, where it was team Ski Patrol that emerged victorious over the Marketing team in a 1-0 shootout triumph.

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You take away the skates and everyone is on the same slippery playing field.

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It’s a good thing the excitement of the final game kept the crowd’s attention on the ice, away from the delicious, hot meal awaiting them in the lobby. Because the moment broomball concluded, food became the unanimous priority. It was in that hotly contested lineup to the chafing dishes, where laughs were hardy, grins sincere and jests lighthearted, that the evening came to life. Maybe there’s something to this game.

Check out all the Ice Haus programs and events at jaypeakresort.com/icehaus

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The Pump House Brings the Heat.

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There are people who love nothing more than the frosty days on snow winter brings. For them, warmth just doesn’t have a place in their frozen world. At Jay Peak, these folks aren’t hard to come by. We decided to catch up with a handful of Jay’s frost-enthusiast staff, to see if a trip to the tropical climate of the Pump House Indoor Waterpark would soften their wintery hearts.

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efore getting into our trunks, we asked Ski Patroller Tony Telesco why he preferred the constant cold of winter, his answer was a point of habit: “Once it’s winter, I pretty much get into winter mode and want to embrace the cold. To go into the waterpark and it be 85 degrees and swimming, it throws me off.”

Kelly Benner-Campbell, of Ski Patrol, echoed a similarly pragmatic reason, “I feel like winter is work mode. Both play wise, with skiing, and professionally.”But not everyone in our little group was as hard set on keeping winter cold. Derek Bond, who works in events, believed there was time for warmer pastures, but he saw it only in time away from Jay, saying “Life is a mountain, but vacation could definitely be a beach.” The indoor tropics of the Pump House may be just the thing. The moment you step inside, you feel as though you’re in another world. Standing there in just a bathing suit, there’s comfort in everything you need being not much at all, a fact that could destabilize a group of folks accustomed to layering up before breakfast. We started by taking on the Double Barrel surf wave’s powerful wave. From the first attempt and subsequently hilarious wipeout, spirits were high and the smiles were there to stay. Next up was the nerve racking plunge of La Chute. Where we learned that fear and exhilaration sound the same from 48 feet up. Then, all of a sudden, our experiment became a free-for-all, as the winter enthusiasts took to the warm water and endless possibilities of slides, pools, climbing walls, and waves. It was like they were in Beaver Pond on a waist deep powder day, carving their own lines through the park. The simple satisfaction of floating down the Activity River eventually brought the crew back to heel.

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"in the wintertime I don't have to put sunscreen on, so that's helpful." - Tony Telesco, Ski Patrol

"Sand gets in too many places." - Marshall Touron, Ski School

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As the group drifted along, glowing in the warmth of the Pump House, their smiles and laughs betrayed their previously steadfast commitment to the cold. Their game was up! The waterpark had earned a warm place in their hearts.

"The Double Barrel surf wave destroyed me. I need to take a lesson." - Derek Bond, Events

After towelling off and getting reacquainted with dry clothing and socks, stories of our waterpark adventure were told with a chorus of hearty laughs. But, before long, talk relapsed to the universal denominator of Jay Peak. Even after a day spent enjoying a playground that’s worlds away from frozen, the group’s longing for the frosty embrace of winter could hardly be veiled.

"I like when my face is cold." - Kelly Benner-Campbell, Ski School

In the end, our outsiders had a blast. The laughter and good times they shared were sincere and pure. And all agreed they would be back more often in winters to come. Did the Pump House manage to dent their frozen armor? It’s hard to say. Though it surely loosened the hinges.

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ou know what they say: 8,000 taste buds are better than 4,000—the average number of ‘buds on a human tongue. Maybe that’s why Jay Peak Culinary Director Ken Meinke and Executive Chef Trevor Trottier are hyper-perceptive to the quality of good food. Meinke and Trottier had logged cumulative decades in front of a stove before assuming their new lead roles at Jay, bringing their kindred camaraderie to the resort and getting all the white apron players involved. Until now, that hasn’t exactly been the case. “Each restaurant has worked on its own in the past,” says Meinke, explaining how that philosophy has inadvertently, and surprisingly, resulted in a homogenous dining experience from one spot to the next. So Meinke and Trottier are reversing that formula: whip up tighter bonds among Jay’s chefs, cross-pollinate on ideas and resources, and serve up a distinctly different flavor. “The biggest thing for us,” states Meinke, crediting the entire Jay culinary team, “is fresh and delicious food.” To get there, it relies on in-season ingredients, bucking the expectations for ski resort fare and, most importantly, building a great kitchen crew. “We’re training chefs with cuisine that’s outside of their wheelhouse and cooking food that no one else in the area is doing.”

many calories shivering for warmth during any given Vermont cold snap. Don’t mistake energy-dense meals, however, for a gut-bomb in disguise, he clarifies. “We’re keeping an assorted menu with lighter, healthier options.” No longer do veggie burgers and risotto do justice on the vegetarian menu; gone is the expected meat-veggie-starch trifecta that has sustained Sunday night dinners for countless generations. “We want to avoid the cruise ship idea,” says Meinke, “so you won’t feel trapped eating the same food day in, day out.” Instead, you’ll find plates of portobello Wellington or bowls of Thai veggie rice noodles or a Western interpretation of chicken tikka masala. Correction: your taste buds will find them first. It’s not just individual dishes that are spiced up: it’s entire restaurant concepts. The Foundry Pub & Grille, a ubiquitous three-meals-a-day kind of place inside Hotel Jay, has expanded its centerpiece ceramic oven to include a meat smoker. The humble appliance singlehandedly crosses culinary borders to introduce Jay Peakers to the world of American-style smoked meats (and veggies), starring in their own entrée or stacked on sandwiches and flatbread pizzas like a glorified sidekick. “We’re always hearing about smoked meat from Canadian guests,” says Meinke. And thanks to his and Trottier’s equally good hearing, now you and your 4,000 closest ‘buds can taste the difference for yourself.

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Trottier chimes in with another perspective. “Most of our menu planning involves creating hearty meals that put high energy in people,” notably for winter enthusiasts who burn as

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Restaurant Guide Transform everyday food into a functional purpose meant to serve your winter needs with this resort-wide restaurant finder. $ = Under $10

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Energy Boost- Quick hits of caffeine, tie-you-over snacks,

portable sweets and savory morsels will keep you going when the goings are too good to linger at a table. Buddy’s Mug Coffee Shop Get buzzed upon arrival or departure with a coffee fix—and multiple variations of your favorite java libation—in the lobby of Hotel Jay. $ Aroma Coffee Shop On-the-go sweet treats, breakfast burritos and eye-opening espresso drinks next door to the Tram will get you rolling faster than you can claim first chair. $

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Warming Shelter Snack Bar Water sliding works up an appetite. The kid-friendly cuisine and cool drinks at the Pump House work it back down. $ Ice Haus Snack Bar and Cafe A rink-side snack shack serving popcorn, burgers and beer means a quick nip of energy for players, spectators and coaches at the Ice Haus. $ Provisions General Store From sundries to sundaes, pimentos to pinot noir, or BLTs to a pack of bacon, the convenience store inside the Austria Haus has all the essentials to make a meal of any size. $-$$ Miso Hungry Authentic ramen noodles and broth are ladled into bowls brimming with ingredients. For best results, slurp your soup directly outside the resort’s Tram car-turned-food cart. $$

Rehydration - Gulp, chug, sip, swig, slurp, toast or wet

your whistle. There’s a hot, cold, room temperature and/or refreshing beverage waiting for you, no matter how “of age” you are. The Drink Cocktails, mocktails and optional tiki umbrellas ward off the dehydrating effects of pruney fingers after a few hours in the Pump House. $-$$

Bullwheel Bar The premier watering hole at Stateside might be the only watering hole, but that doesn’t make the beverages and food any less important for the après activists. $-$$ Tower Bar Beers, beverages, our famous foie gras burger and live music inside the Tram Haus Lodge are key for a post-skiing refreshment. $-$$

Everyday Nutrition - By virtue of universal vacation rules, you’re allowed to indulge in more than your daily 2,500-calorie intake. Like, way more.

The Foundry Pub & Grille You know it for its marquee ceramic oven (Vermonter flatbread for the win), but the go-to spot in Hotel Jay now also doubles as an American-style smokehouse for tender meats and veggies. $$ Alice’s Table Contemporary home cookin’ and fresh-from-the-farm ingredients melt together in a savory spread of regional favorites. Look for New England-style buffets during the busiest weeks of winter. $$$ Howie’s The Stateside spot overhauled its menu this year, taking the creative flair of food truck culture and deliciously hipsterizing the stick-to-your-ribs grub that you love about diners. $-$$

Muscle Fuel - Leg-burning ski runs and lung-shivering winter temps are reasons enough to keep up your body fueled and functioning at top-tip shape. Sky Haus Deli Eating your emotions by means of made-to-order salads, big-ass sandwiches and specialty hot dogs at the top of the Tram is perfectly acceptable when you’re about to face the Face Chute. $ Stateside Cafeteria The popular Stateside pitstop is now cranking out more food and more elevated lunch specials to keep your taste buds and wallet as loaded as your ski legs. $-$$ Tram Haus Cafeteria Fewer lines, more choices. That’s the mantra at the low-key Transide cafeteria, with its DIY salad bar, made-to-order stir fry bar and easy in-n-out access to the ski trails. $-$$ Clips & Reels Snack Bar Opening this winter, follow up your climbing sesh at the new Rec Center with the right ratio of calories to flavor with quick bites like noodle bowls, tacos, and salads. $$

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Clubhouse Grille If you never had an Italian nonna to make you veal rotolo from scratch, the Clubhouse Grille’s own chefs will make you nostalgic for old world flavors you never knew you loved. $$$

Mountain Dick’s Pizza Subs, slices and piled-high pizzas from the hallways of Hotel Jay check all the food group requirements for a balanced meal. $-$$

Alchemists play by their own rules. But just like any other science, their work is limited by a table of elements. These are the tools of the trade for Jay Peak’s alchemists, young and old.

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C H A N G I N G TA S T E and planting new seeds

Things like “locally sourced,” “organic” and “fair trade” have become buzzwords in the last few years. People, it seems, have started to care about more than just the taste of their food: they want to know its journey. In the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, one organization has made it their mission to teach the region’s youth about food’s journey from farm to table and bring them along for the ride. Jay Peak Winter Magazine 2017-18

“If he falls in the forest, and no one is around to hear it, would anyone really care?”

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or the last nine years, Jay Peak has hosted the Taste of the Kingdom event to raise money for the Green Mountain Farm to School Organization (GMFTS). Last winter, hungry Vermonters gathered at Jay Peak for an evening of food, drink and socializing, with 24 farmers, brewers, restaurants and food suppliers on hand to supply delicious, locally sourced goodies. Shane Rogers, of GMFTS, described the event as “a chance for people to get a taste of what the Kingdom is cooking up.”

Despite being more black denim than black tie, Taste of the Kingdom is consistently the biggest annual fundraiser for GMFTS, who work to restore and strengthen local food systems in the Northeast Kingdom by promoting positive economic and educational relationships among schools, farms and communities. Their work helps kids develop an understanding of healthy food that lasts a lifetime. Thanks to their programs, 51 percent of students in the Northeast Kingdom are getting schooled on food and all the work that goes into it, regularly getting their hands dirty in the garden. The benefits of healthy eating are becoming obvious, as previously normal students now happily proclaim their love for parsnips. Eating well helps their bodies and minds

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develop; there’s much evidence to support the link between vegetables and A-students. But GMFTS is about more than creating excitement for veggies and gardens. Kids also learn the importance of composting, recycling and clean water and bring those ideas home. Healthy eating programs even get the kids more connected to Jay Peak, a focal point for so many youngsters, year-round. In summer, there is a massive garden on the mountain that supplies vegetables to the resort’s restaurants. Kids enrolled in day camps use the garden and continue to learn about healthy eats. Luke Sussdorf, who’s responsible for bringing Taste of the Kingdom to life at Jay Peak, pointed out that this farm-to-table movement isn’t limited to kids. “Our staff who have moved here awaken to the local community and the awareness of food,” he said. The community of the Northeast Kingdom is strong, and the importance local food brings people together in more ways than just events like the Taste of the Kingdom. Thanks to its hard working people, everyone is connected, from farm to table.

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easons mix as we mix seasons at Jay Peak’s Annual Tailgate Party, where soft turns, bean bag tosses and an early taste of summer are just a few reasons to gather in the dirt parking lot. The event’s unique blend of culture and cuisine will surely have you coming back for seconds. From pork bánh mì burgers and barrel-barbecued ribs to lamb souvlaki wraps and cauldron-cooked French onion soup, to slow-cooked beef braciole and homemade pappardelle, the variety of dishes and drinks continues to evolve each year. Less Iron Chef parking lot parody and more creative cook-off, the competition is friendly but fierce, and creates a mouthful for the panel of judges to manage. Prizes like “Best Plate” and “Best Presentation” are all part of the fun, but cooks and casual tasters alike can agree that sharing the fruits of each other’s labor, especially such delicious labor, is something everyone can enjoy together.

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This event is an annual reminder that collective cuisine is best enjoyed in eclectic clothing, as Tailgate partiers deliver a bright and bold gambit of garments on and off the slopes. It’s a neon, print-patterned circus of authentic 80s gear and Hawaiian luau fused with thrift shop gems, jorts and wind jammers. It’s also time to test the waters and warmer air with shorter sleeves and toe thongs, without the hassle of frostbite. As the final rays cast down on the remaining circle of lawn chairs, we reflect. Every recipe needs individual ingredients, but it’s how they come together that sets the flavor apart.

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The motivation to get the whole family out of bed at 7:00 am on the weekend, knowing first chair isn’t until 8. You could easily stay warm and enjoy at least three more hours of rest. But, some irreverent power guided your thumb, last night, to start your day before dawn. To roll out of bed on too little sleep. Knowing the caffeine won’t come soon enough, that removing a child from their pillows will be like pulling teeth, and that there’s always an option for a later start. But the black sky’s icy breath is invigorating, though you dream of a remote starter. As your team heads to the mountain, the eastern sky changes from black to a dark blue and you know it’s all been worth it: First light. All time. Living proof.

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VACATION PLANNER The ultimate reference for Jay Peak Resort

DON’T GET LOST IN THE MIX. Have your vacation and eat it too. Whether you’re new to our resort or coming back for your sixth rodeo, planning a Jay Peak vacation that packs the right blend of activities can be tricky: like making a cake without ever having tasted one. And because Jay vacations come in more flavors than everyone’s favorite dessert, a little help can go a long way towards making your trip amazing. That’s why our vacation planner has a ton of valuable tips and information inside. From lodging and skiing to surfing, sandwiches and everything in between, get a taste of what your vacation could be like. It’s a real page turner. Call (800)

451-4449 or visit jaypeakresort.com to book your stay.

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LODGING From opening day through the end of the season

All vacation packages of 2 days or more include a

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VACATION PACKAGE PERKS Lodging Lift tickets and/or Pump House Indoor Waterpark access Daycare for kids ages 2-7* Access to the Ice Haus Indoor Arena during Public Skate hours* *

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Based on availability

SKI / RIDE + WATERPARK VACATION from just

299

per night for a family of 4

PACKAGES INCLUDE:

1-night lodging 1-day lift tickets 1-day access to the Pump House Indoor Waterpark Daycare for kids ages 2-7

SKI / RIDE VACATION from just

229

per night for a family of 4

PACKAGES INCLUDE: 1-night lodging 1-day lift tickets Daycare for kids ages 2-7

WATERPARK VACATION from just

199

per night for a family of 4

PACKAGES INCLUDE: 1-night lodging 1-day access to the Pump House Indoor Waterpark Daycare for kids ages 2-7

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LODGING OPTIONS We have all kinds of pillows

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HOTEL JAY AND CONFERENCE CENTER

TRAM HAUS LODGE

Choose from 176 accommodations ranging from 2-person king rooms to a wide selection of suites. Located at the base of Tramside with direct access to the Pump House Indoor Waterpark.

A mix of 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom, fully-appointed suites with locally made fixtures. Located just steps from Tramside lifts and Taiga Spa.

CLUBHOUSE SUITES

TIMBERLINE CONDOMINIUMS

Clubhouse Suites include luxury 1- and 2-bedroom suites with beautiful views of the golf course and surrounding ranges.

The Timberline Condominiums are among the newest lodging options on property. Suites range from 1- to 3- bedrooms and bathrooms, and all include a full kitchen.

SLOPESIDE CONDOMINIUMS The majority of the privatelyowned Slopeside condominiums are located on the Queen’s Highway Trail. All units feature 2 bedrooms and one full bathroom. Rates are subject to change without notice.

STATESIDE HOTEL The 85-room Stateside Hotel & Baselodge offers skiers and riders ski-in, ski-out access to Stateside and the most affordable on-mountain lodging at the resort. Your stay includes unlimited shuttle service to and from the Pump House, Ice Haus Arena and other resort attractions.

GOLF & MOUNTAIN AND TIMBERLINE COTTAGES

VILLAGE CONDOMINIUMS AND TOWNHOMES

The Golf & Mountain cottages are located just a short shuttle ride from the lifts.

These units range from 2-bedroom to 5-bedroom condominiums and townhouses, perfect for multiple family vacationing.

STONEY PATH CONDOMINIUMS

MOUNTAINSIDE CONDOMINIUMS

TRAILSIDE CONDOMINIUMS

This 2-bedroom unit is one of our more popular options for budget conscious travellers.

Within walking distance to the first tee, Ice Haus, Hotel Jay and the Pump House Indoor Waterpark, centrally located near all Tramside amenities.

Multi-level units with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a fireplace. Multiple bedding configurations sleep up to 6 people. Well-appointed for family vacationing.

PEACEFUL SLUMBER When it’s time to shut er’ down. Big days require big rest, especially when there are more big days on the horizon. The choice of accommodations here at Jay Peak is as vast as the list of activities you’ll conquer in between sleeps. With ski-in, ski-out options that range from comfortable, affordable lodging at the Stateside Hotel to the private luxury of our Village Condominiums and Townhomes, there’s a pillow with your name on it. Tour all of Jay Peak’s properties at

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THE PUMP HOUSE Indoor Waterpark

GET PUMPED AT THE PUMP HOUSE Off-hill entertainment, Jay style

PUMP HOUSE RATES Day Pass Rates

The Pump House Indoor Waterpark is 60,000 glorious square feet of watery heaven, with thrills like the 65’ drop of La Chute and the Double Barrel FlowRider, both of which were listed among the top ten coolest waterpark rides ever by The Travel Channel. Or if you prefer your liquid in a glass, head to the The Drink poolside bar or the Warming Shelter Snack Bar for the best views in the house. Be sure to drop a few tokens in the Elevation 1851’ Family Arcade before calling it a day.

GET A $6 CREDIT at the Elevation 1851’ Family Arcade & $10 OFF an Adult or Junior day pass to the Pump House Indoor Waterpark with a lodging package.

SURF’S UP Catch a lesson on the Double Barrel FlowRider

35/hr

SAVE $15 get 1 hr of surf instruction for $20 with the purchase of any lodging package.

To reserve: call (802) 988-2710 or email

pumphouse@jaypeakresort.com

Adult (15+)

$39

Junior (4–14)

$29

3 & under

Free

Supervision

$10

(access to the park but not the features)

Standard locker

Family locker

Cabanas (3-hr rentals) Monday – Friday & non-holidays

$100

Saturday – Sunday & holidays

$150

Please call (802) 988-2710 for more information

PUMP UP THE (BIRTHDAY) PARTY Kids ain’t easy. But planning their birthday party is when you’ve got the Pump House Indoor Waterpark.

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More information: email groups@jaypeakresort.com or call (802) 988-2765 Rates are subject to change without notice.

EVENT CALENDAR You’ll always have something planned More than just a mountain, Jay has a chock-full calendar all year: music, ski events and waterpark contests. Be sure to check jaypeakresort.com/events for exact dates, times and details.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

Weekly après music starts Saturday, December 2nd and runs weekly until April 14th; both Fridays & Saturdays in February. Bullwheel Bar is the venue. Weekly Activities Schedule (Welcome Party, Trivia, Brew Tours, etc.) start December 18th and run until week of April 7th. Welcome Party in IR, Trivia at Tower Bar, Brew Tours are off-site.

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Green Mountain Farm To School Taste of the Kingdom Fundraiser

March 2018

3 MARCH

Annual Skimo East Challenge (Randonee)

3-4 MARCH

December 2017

Hope on the Slopes Fundraiser for American Cancer Society, held in the International Room and on-mountain

9 DECEMBER

10 MARCH

Annual Season Passholders’ Party in the International Room

31 DECEMBER

Annual NYE Party, featuring live music at the Foeger Ballroom and fireworks at Tramside

January 2018

6 JANUARY

Annual Ride & Ski New England Après Party with Hoopla in the International Room

17-18 MARCH

Ski The East Extreme Comp Finals

April 2018

1 APRIL

Ski The East Junior Qualifier

Easter Sunrise Service and Kid’s Easter Egg Hunt

21 JANUARY

6-8 APRIL

USASA Rail Jam

26 JANUARY

Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge Finals at Tramside

7 APRIL

VT Specialty Food Day at Tramside Cafeteria

14 APRIL

38th Annual Beach Party in the Pump House Indoor Waterpark Pond Skimming at Tramside

21 APRIL February 2018

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USASA Skier/Boarder Cross

MUSIC SERIES at the Foeger Ballroom Running October – May with a rotating list of artists: 18 November – Amy Helm 31 December (NYE) – Josh Panda 27 January – Pink Talking Fish 24 February – Lotus Land, a tribute to Rush 10 March – Assembly of Dust

Tailgate Party at Stateside

Stay tuned to jaypeakresort.com/music for show announcements and concert tickets.

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NORDIC CENTER A true cross-country experience

NORDIC CENTER RATES

Jay Peak’s Nordic Center offers everything you need to take on our extensive network of cross-country ski trails that wind throughout the golf course. In the Clubhouse, you’ll find dedicated staff and a full quiver of high-end rental gear. Whether you’re snowshoeing, classic or skate skiing, you’ll find it all at here.

FAT BIKES RATES Rental

Hourly

1/2 Day

Full Day

Bike

n/a

$40

$60

Bike + trail pass

$20

$45

$65

FULL DAY RENTAL RENTAL, TRAIL PASS + 2-HOUR GUIDED TOUR

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Rates are subject to change without notice.

Trail fees

1-DAY 2-DAY 3-DAY 4-DAY

Adult (19+)

$15

$25

$35

$45

Junior (6–18) $10

$15

$20

$25

Toddler (5 & under)

Free with paying adult

Rental

Adult (19+)

Junior (6–18)

Full Setup

$25

$15

Skis only

$15

$10

Boots only

Poles only

FREE DAY PASS included with any lodging package.

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THE ICE HAUS Indoor skating arena The fact that it’s located at the base of our mountain means it’s also the best. Play a little shinny, practice your crossovers or just wobble your way around the ice with your family.

FREE ADMISSION to Public Skate and Stick & Puck (based on availability) with any lodging package.

ICE HAUS RATES Public Skate and Stick & Puck* Admission

Kids 3 & under

Free

*Helmet required; full visor for kids 17 & under

Rentals Skates

Helmet

Stick

Sharpening

Private Rentals (for parties, reunions, etc.) Per hour

$200

SAVE $40 on a 1 hr private ice rental with the coupon in your lodging booklet.

Contact Dennis Himes at

dhimes@jaypeakresort.com

TAIGA Spa

The Taiga Spa, located in the Tram Haus Lodge, offers a full range of massage and spa treatments, so you can fill the time between your more strenuous endeavors and get-yourhands-dirty kind of adventures.

Visit: jaypeakresort.com/taiga

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SPA DISCOUNTS included with the purchase of any lodging package.

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GROUPS

GROUP SKI/RIDE VACATIONS

GROUP SKI/RIDE + WATERPARK DAY VISITS

Groups of 20 or more paid participants save money on lift ticket, rentals, group lessons, pizzas for the bus, nordic skiing, by making one purchase and one payment through a group leader.

If pool parties are great, waterpark parties take fun to another level. Bring your group to the Pumphouse Waterpark for a day of splashing, surfing, sliding, arcade game playing and maybe even a little relaxing.

DEC 18 - 26, 2017 + MAR 27 - MAY 7, 2018

JAN 1 - MAR 26, 2018

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Daily lift tickets Daycare for kids ages 2-7 *Rates are subject to change and do not include taxes or resort fee. Rates are based on 6 paying guests per unit. From rates are for a midweek stay. Other rates and packages available.

Rates are subject to change without notice.

Waterpark Day Passes

ADULTS

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PACKAGES INCLUDE: Lodging in a 2-bedroom cottage

Lift Tickets

JUNIORS

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CONFERENCES, MEETINGS & WEDDINGS With 36,000+ square feet of event space, there’s more than enough room to host your corporate retreat, board meeting or wedding. Custom tailored packages are available to meet the needs of your group.

For full details & to book

groups@jaypeakresort.com or call (802) 988-2765

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SKI & RIDE SCHOOL PRIVATE LESSONS Nothing beats the one-on-one attention of our private lessons. All ages. All abilities.

1-HOUR PRIVATE LESSON

2-HOUR PRIVATE LESSON

125

225

HALF-DAY (3 HOURS) PRIVATE LESSON

315

FULL-DAY (6 HOURS) PRIVATE LESSON

515

LEARN TO TURN

ALL-MOUNTAIN CLINICS

It’s never too late to start raising yourself Jay.

Jay Peak has some of the best terrain on the East Coast and these intermediate- and advanced-level clinics can help anyone ski or ride anywhere on the mountain.

FULL DAY RENTAL + 2-HOUR GROUP LESSON just

2-HOUR CLINICS start at

(Ages 13+)

KIDS’ LESSONS The Mountain Kids Adventure Center houses Jay Peak’s kids’ program for skiers and snowboarders aged 3–12 years. The center includes the Playtime Riglet Park created with Burton Snowboards and Disney.

HALF-DAY LESSONS start from

110

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ADULT CLINICS This course will empower skiers and boarders to get off the runs and into the woods.

learn@jaypeakresort.com or call (802) 327-2186. For more information visit: jaypeakresort.com/learn

Advance reservations are highly recommended for private and kids’ lessons. Email

Rates are subject to change without notice.

NEW THIS SEASON THE REC CENTER After playing outside, why not play inside? If all of the snow tumbling, waterpark sliding and ice skating wasn’t enough to keep everyone entertained (and properly exhausted), this winter will see the opening of Clips and Reels. Located right across from the Stateside Hotel, Clips and Reels offers a 142-seat cinema draught house (READ: a place where you can watch a movie and drink a beer), an arcade that skews toward the virtual reality world, and a Clip ‘n Climb facility that offers plenty of fun and challenging climbing elements. It’s best to book climbing times in advance online, and check out what the movie lineup might be during your stay.

ARCADE

MOVIE THEATRE

CLIMBING WALLS

HORIZONTAL ROPES COURSE

RATES KIDS (14 & under)

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Woodshed Lodge Experience quiet country lodging in an authentically restored farmhouse just two miles from the mountain. Restful, laid back atmosphere, a great place to relax after a full day of outdoor recreation. Seven bedrooms, a TV/VCR room and a quiet sitting room/library. We welcome families, couples and small groups. Each stay includes a full country breakfast and the option of a hearty candle lit dinner by the glow of our wood stove. BYOB. Friendly, economical, offseason rates, open all year. MAP & B&B. Woodshed Road, Jay, VT 05859 802-988-4444 • 800-495-4445 • www.woodshedlodge.com

Where our legendry skiing and riding, championship golf course, and only indoor waterpark in Vermont meet year round amenities and vacation options. Skiing & Riding I Indoor Skating Arena I Spa I Golf Clubhouse & Nordic Center I Restaurants I Bars The Pump House Indoor Waterpark I Climbing Gym Movie Theatre I Hotel Jay & Conference Center

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

(802) 327-2100 or realestate@jaypeakresort.com

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