Jay Peak Resort vs Pico Mountain

Jay Peak Resort (Vermont) and Pico Mountain (Vermont) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatJay Peak ResortPico Mountain
Vertical drop1,985 ft (605 m)1,932 ft (589 m)
Summit elevation3,825 ft3,934 ft
Base elevation1,837 ft2,001 ft
Lifts97
Runs7968
Beginner terrain27%20%
Intermediate terrain49%53%
Expert terrain24%27%
Night skiingNoNo

Jay Peak Resort has the bigger vertical (1,985 ft vs 1,932 ft); Jay Peak Resort has more runs (79 vs 68); Pico Mountain skews more expert (27% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Jay Peak ResortIndy Pass: 2 days
Pico MountainIkon Pass: 7 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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