Haystack Mountain Ski Area vs Jay Peak Resort
Haystack Mountain Ski Area (Vermont) and Jay Peak Resort (Vermont) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | Haystack Mountain Ski Area | Jay Peak Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 1,407 ft (429 m) | 1,985 ft (605 m) |
| Summit elevation | 3,205 ft | 3,825 ft |
| Base elevation | 1,801 ft | 1,837 ft |
| Lifts | 5 | 9 |
| Runs | 65 | 79 |
| Beginner terrain | 44% | 27% |
| Intermediate terrain | 37% | 49% |
| Expert terrain | 19% | 24% |
| Night skiing | - | No |
Jay Peak Resort has the bigger vertical (1,985 ft vs 1,407 ft); Jay Peak Resort has more runs (79 vs 65); Jay Peak Resort skews more expert (24% expert terrain).
Which pass covers them?
| Resort | Pass coverage (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Haystack Mountain Ski Area | Not on a major pass; lift tickets only |
| Jay Peak Resort | Indy Pass: 2 days |
No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →
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