Jay Peak, VT: 2/7-8/25 with a side of Berkshire East

[gorgonzola]

Wifey and I set sail for Jay in the cold, rain and snow early Thursday morning, becoming all snow right around Albany. Friday morning we woke up to howling winds and boot deep snow. The wind would keep all the upper mountain lifts closed, so we lapped the the fractional Moons and Bushwacker before taking an early lunch. It was a ton of fun and the low angle trees would provide a good warmup for Saturday.

After lunch we had the great idea to check out Bolton only to find that Indy redemptions are limited to one a day. Implementing Plan C we slummed it with a few beers at the Alchemist on the way back Jay.

A few more inches overnight and diminished winds gave the green light for Saturday morning, finding everything from a few inches on corduroy to knee deep snow all over the mountain. Temps seemed to hover around 19 all weekend. Lines moved quickly except for the tram (which we skipped - again!)

It was hard to contain my powder frenzy but I did so enough to get my fill of trees and get MrSnoBunSki in and out of her comfort zone. My best day at Jay with no wind (’cept on the Flyer lol), deep blower, sun and snow showers.

It was dumping again when we left for home Sunday morning, we made a stop at Berkshire East which had gotten around 6" or so. More great snow but the lines were a little long so we only got 6-7 runs in before heading south to watch the Birds annihilate the Chiefs - Go Birds!

 

[riverc0il]

I had that happen to me before on the Indy (trying to double up two areas on the same day). I don't know why it is an issue. You are obviously present at both locations (i.e not giving a visit to someone else).

It has been an amazing season at Jay. 24-25 may be in contention for one of the all time best. Though, there is still plenty of time for mother nature to revoke a potential record breaking year.

Jay just hit +300" for the season and there is no sign of it stopping. I am up to 14 days this season. Only one of those days did not include at least 6" of untracked snow or more.

There is so much snow that instead of snow snakes, the issue is low ceiling clearance. I took a few branches to the head today in the woods. The snow is so deep... I could completely sink my entire pole in the snow and not hit bottom.

 

[Sick Bird Rider]

I had that happen to me before on the Indy (trying to double up two areas on the same day). I don't know why it is an issue. You are obviously present at both locations (i.e not giving a visit to someone else).

It has been an amazing season at Jay. 24-25 may be in contention for one of the all time best. Though, there is still plenty of time for mother nature to revoke a potential record breaking year.

Jay just hit +300" for the season and there is no sign of it stopping. I am up to 14 days this season. Only one of those days did not include at least 6" of untracked snow or more.

There is so much snow that instead of snow snakes, the issue is low ceiling clearance. I took a few branches to the head today in the woods. The snow is so deep... I could completely sink my entire pole in the snow and not hit bottom.

Locals in the know are saying that this is the best season in 20 years (so far). Nice report, Gorg!

 

[raisingarizona]

I’ve been hoping to see a Jay report here!

I’m really stoked the East has been hitting!