Eastern Snowboarding
Next Up: Jay Peak, Vermont
Ahhh Jay Peak. Known for having some of the best powder and glades in the east, it’s a place with great terrain and an extremely laid-back vibe. Unfortunately, the weather has sucked both times I’ve visited; the first time was freezing cold, the second time was warm and rainy. I’m hoping the third time’s the charm.
Here’s what Jay Peak has to say about this weekend’s weather:
“Weather this week will be a bit funky. Looks like a bit of everything tomorrow: high winds, some rain (in the morning) and snow (later in the day). Then sunny skies for Thursday with snow moving our way for the end of the week. Earlier reports were calling for a mixed bag on Friday but several of our forecasters are now saying that it’ll be all snow for us in these here northern parts. So, while tomorrow will be a bit iffy, things will sort themselves out for the end of the week and we should be skiing/riding some (maybe a lot of) fresh this weekend”
I keep going back for two reasons: for one, weather in the east is always difficult to predict; it’s not a problem specific to Jay. Second, this place has potential. All it takes is one good powder day, and I know the place will be bananas.
I hope to make a post or two while I’m out there, but it totally depends on wifi availability. In the meantime, you can check out our other entries on Jay peak here.
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Snowboarding is a blast but at times a little tough but with some help from the Snowboarding Academy and there techniques, lots of practice “oh ya and a few bruises” I learned lots, I am more of a airdog not so good at tricks but now I can pull off some decent tricks without creating a crater. I had to work at it but the tips from Matt is what made it possible. The price $97 for the snowboarding Academy membership was worth it