Jay Peak

On October 20, 2011, our class went to Jay peak to look at the master plans, as well as other ongoing projects such as the new hotels, and the water park. We also got to see completed projects like the Ice Haus. In regards to the master plan, we got to view what Jay wanted to do in the future to their resort. One future project was constructing new hotels for overnight accommodations. This was difficult for the Walter (master plan designer) because he had to find a suitable spot for the hotels, and had to also meet certain regulations. Where he thought the hotels would go, later got rejected during a meeting with EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). The reason for this was because the area where Walter wanted the hotel was considered bear habitat. Now Walter has to make some changes to his master plan, and later have another meeting with EPA. This was only one of the many future changes that Jay wanted to make. The master plan was pretty cool looking at. After looking at the master plan we went to go view the new hotel that was being constructed. After obtaining hard hats we walking in hotel being constructed to look at some completely furnished rooms. They looked absolutely amazing. The hotel also had a huge outdoor pool and Jacuzzi. We also got to take a sneak peak of the new water park. This water park was incredible. It had 3 huge water slides. It also has the longest indoor lazy river in the united states. Another neat thing that is in the water park is the wave rider. I think it would be fun to try. After looking at the water park we ended off by viewing the Ice rink. The ice rink was built about 2 years ago and is pretty much brand new. Professional Olympic hockey and ice skating teams use this rink to train. I thought this was pretty incredible. All in all i though Jay made some great major improvements. However, the only question I have is how did they receive all the money to purchase these things considering Tom who works for Jay Peak said it cost over 30 million for some of the new projects?