"Jay Peak reported that the recent storm cycle has drawn long-time uphillers, stoked locals, and brand-new backcountry-curious skiers to its slopes long before opening day. But along with the surge in traffic came a string of incidents the resort described as "anything but Raised Jay." This weekend alone, resort staff dealt with: The injury was serious enough to end that skier's entire season. "He'll now have all season to think again," the resort sternly shared in a press release on Tuesday."
"Because Jay Peak does not open until Saturday, November 22, the Ski Patrol is not yet on-site. That means every mistake carries more risk and response times can be significantly longer. Mountain Ops teams, meanwhile, are in full preparation mode-grooming, winching, building base depth, and managing snowmaking in often low-visibility conditions. On Monday morning, despite explicit messaging, staff saw multiple uphill travelers crossing into Stateside, an area currently under winch operations."
Jay Peak has received 92″ of snowfall season-to-date, with four feet of natural snow in the past two weeks, and plans to open for the 2025–26 season on November 22. The heavy snow drew long-time uphillers, locals, and new backcountry-curious skiers well before opening day, producing a surge in traffic and a string of serious incidents, including at least one season-ending injury. Ski Patrol is not yet on site, increasing risk and slowing response times, while Mountain Ops focuses on grooming, winching, building base depth, and managing snowmaking in low visibility. The resort demands adherence to uphill policies and warns it will suspend access if necessary.
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