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Economic DevelopmentJanuary 26, 2026Chamber Staff

New Ski Season Brings Economic Optimism to Region

Jay Peak and Burke Mountain report strong early bookings, promising a boost for local businesses.

New Ski Season Brings Economic Optimism to Region
With early snow and strong advance bookings, local ski resorts are predicting an excellent winter season that will benefit businesses throughout the Northeast Kingdom. Jay Peak reports advance bookings up 20% compared to last year, while Burke Mountain has seen similar increases. This bodes well for the restaurants, shops, and service businesses that depend on winter tourism.