OPENING DAY SCHEDULED FOR NOV. 17
JAY PEAK RESORT TO OPEN FOR THE SEASON EARLIER THAN SCHEDULED;
LIFTS WILL TURN THIS SATURDAY, NOV. 17
JAY, Vt. (Nov. 14, 2007) – Jay Peak Resort, located in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, announced today that it will open for the 2007-2008 ski and snowboard season this Saturday, Nov. 17. The decision to open earlier than scheduled comes from new natural snow this week as well as stellar snowmaking temperatures over the course of the past two weeks.
"We generally get open right after Thanksgiving but the weather gave us an earlier window this year and we took advantage of it," said Steve Wright, vice president of marketing and sales for the resort. "Conditions will be good this weekend and the forecast looks great straight through the rest of the month. We expect more terrain to be added on pretty much a daily basis."
With early snows covering Jay's trails in late October, the resort received another 4 inches of snow last Wednesday/Thursday with more in the forecast this week. Traditionally the resort receives upwards of 400 inches of natural snow over the course of the season.
Skiers and riders can enjoy intermediate and advanced skiing and riding on the Jet and Upper Haynes on Saturday. There will also be some terrain park elements ready for this weekend with a few rails available. The Jet Triple chairlift will turn from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lift tickets are $40/adults and $25/juniors. The Stateside Cafeteria will also be open, and lift ticket may be purchased out of the Stateside ticket office. Customer Service will be available throughout the weekend from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Early season packages for the weekend are available from $99/person, which includes one night lodging in the Hotel Jay, 1-day lift ticket, breakfast, and dinner. Packages are based on double occupancy.
As early season conditions continually change, skiers and riders are encouraged to visit www.jaypeakresort.com for the latest updates on conditions and lift ticket prices. For more details on season passes, recent snows, and reservations, information and to book your vacation online, visit www.jaypeakresort.com or for reservations call 800.451.4449.
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About Jay Peak Resort:
Jay Peak is 385 acres and 2,153 vertical feet of glades, bumps, groomers, and parks. Eight lifts, including Vermont’s only aerial tramway, access 76 trails, 4 terrain parks for all abilities, and on average, 366” of natural snow every season. Jay Peak is well known for its glades and extreme chutes but there’s more to the mountain than just expert terrain – like The Zone, Jay Peak’s learning area, which includes 4 lifts that access 11 trails and introductory glades.
