Jay Peak Resort

Jay Peak Resort

Four-season resort offering waterpark, skiing, golf

Overview

Jay Peak Resort is a four-season destination in Northern Vermont that combines a year-round indoor waterpark, an ice arena, a championship golf course, and the region’s best skiing and snowboarding with a full slate of lodging, dining, and activities. Guests choose from seasonal experiences—from winter skiing and snowboarding to summer camp and the August West Music Festival, plus corporate retreats—and move between an on-site waterpark, slopes, golf, and other amenities with a variety of accommodations and dining options. The resort differentiates itself through its broad mix of year-round activities, family-friendly programs, and events, along with its convenient proximity to Canada and Burlington, making it a versatile mountain getaway for individuals, families, and organizations. Its goal is to provide a memorable, versatile mountain escape that caters to guests of all ages and interests, delivering a wide range of experiences beyond the typical resort stay.

About Jay Peak Resort

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Why Jay Peak Resort is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Real Estate

Entertainment

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Jay, Vermont

Founded

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What believers are saying

  • On August 26, 2026, Jay Peak publicly courted Canadians during Trump tariff backlash.
  • WCVB reported Vermont approved lease assignments, clearing the sale and stabilizing ownership.
  • Pacific Group runs six other ski areas, giving Jay Peak cross-property operations, procurement, and marketing leverage.

What critics are saying

  • A July 23, 2026 vault theft exposed weak internal controls and cash-handling risk.
  • Quiros and Stenger’s 2016 EB-5 fraud legacy still shadows financing, trust, and state scrutiny.
  • If Pacific Group underinvests, aging mountain infrastructure and reputational drag can trap Jay Peak in receivership-like underperformance.

What makes Jay Peak Resort unique

  • Jay Peak’s 2,300-acre ski destination still commands Vermont’s biggest four-season mountain footprint.
  • Pacific Group Resorts closed the $76 million purchase in November 2025, preserving professional operator continuity.
  • Jay Peak keeps event-driven summer traffic alive, including Solstice Sessions on June 20, 2026.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Company Match

Employee Discounts

Company News

Hospitality Net
Jun 7th, 2023
Melissa Sheffer has been appointed Director of Rooms at The Woodstock Inn & Resort

Sheffer joins the Woodstock Inn & Resort from Jay Peak Resort, where she served as director of rooms and community engagement.

Vermont Public
Sep 8th, 2022
Pacific Group Resorts, Inc. acquires Jay Peak Resort Inc for $76M

If the sale is approved by a federal judge, Pacific Group Resorts will purchase Jay Peak for $76 million.

MarketBeat
Aug 3rd, 2022
Jay Peak Resort Inc has issues with massive fraud case

A Utah-based resort company that owns several ski areas has made a bid to buy Jay Peak Resort, the Vermont ski resort that was rocked by a massive fraud case involving its former owner and president.

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