Winter At Its Peak

Instead of fleeing to the beach this winter, why not face the flurries
head on with a stay at the Jay
Peak Resort. We recently stopped in for a weekend getaway that
combined three of our favourite things: skiing, spa-ing, and sipping
wine by the fire.

ski
Even
though it is just 6.5 km south of the Quebec border, Jay
Peak gets the most snow of any mountain in eastern North America.
Theres plenty of adventure to be had if you accept their invitation to
head off-piste and into the Glades (you can take
a lesson). Just remember to ski between the trees and not into them!
76 trails, lift ticket $69, www.jaypeakresort.com

stay
We
bunked into a 1-bedroom suite decorated with pieces by local artisans at
the newly built Tram Haus
Lodge (rooms start at $129, lift ticket included). With a view of the
chairlift from our living room window, a fully stocked kitchenette, two
flat-screen TVs, and a cozy overstuffed duvet on the bed, we felt like we
were in our own private ski-in chalet, but with housekeeping service! Call
1-800-451-4449 or book online.

spa
Soothe
your mogul-marred muscles with a deep tissue massage ($129) at the Taiga
spa. We booked with shiatsu specialist, Aubrey, who taught us the
meaning of the phrase sweet pain as he kneaded our knots into submission.
After adding in an individualized facial using B. Kamins products, we left
feeling relaxed, revived, and ready to get back out on the slopes.

sup
The
breakfast buffet at Alices
Table, piled high with pancakes, two kinds of sausage, bacon, fruit
smoothies, omelettes and pastries, is all you need to prepare you for a
full day on the slopes. Head back at night to dine on locally sourced
ingredients, including the grilled porkchop stuffed with caramelized
onions, cranberries, pecans and a Vermont maple cumin glaze. Jay Peak,
4850 VT Route 242, Jay, Vermont, 802-988-2611, www.jaypeakresort.com