Jay Peak Resort vs Waterville Valley Resort

Jay Peak Resort (Vermont) and Waterville Valley Resort (New Hampshire) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatJay Peak ResortWaterville Valley Resort
Vertical drop1,985 ft (605 m)1,991 ft (607 m)
Summit elevation3,825 ft3,816 ft
Base elevation1,837 ft1,824 ft
Lifts910
Runs7984
Beginner terrain27%13%
Intermediate terrain49%56%
Expert terrain24%31%
Night skiingNoNo

Waterville Valley Resort has the bigger vertical (1,991 ft vs 1,985 ft); Waterville Valley Resort has more runs (84 vs 79); Waterville Valley Resort skews more expert (31% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Jay Peak ResortIndy Pass: 2 days
Waterville Valley ResortIndy Pass: 2 days

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