February 26, 2015 (Jay, VT)- Jay Peak Resort was the backdrop this week to a wave of charitable giving for local organizations. Over $100,000 was raised between the Jay Peak Ski Club’s annual auction on Saturday, the Hope on the Slopes Vertical Challenge on Sunday, and Green Mountain Farm-to-School’s Taste of the Kingdom on Wednesday night. The Hope on the Slopes Vertical Challenge is an all-day ski and ride event that sees teams and individuals racking up vertical feet in an effort to raise money for the fight against cancer. HOTS alone raised over $60,000.

 “These events highlight just how deep the sense of community spirit is throughout this area,” said Jay Peak’s Chief Marketing Officer Steve Wright. “It’s incredible to watch large groups of people turn out for causes that have a special place in their lives.”

The Jay Peak Ski Club is independent from the resort and the proceeds from its auction are a key element in the club’s finances. The Taste of the Kingdom is a fundraiser for the Green Mountain Farm-to-School organization. The annual event showcases dishes prepared by local chefs and food producers, as well as a small number of brewers and distillers. The resort supports all three organizations with a combination of donated ski-and-stay packages, free season passes, resort-sponsored teams in the case of HOTS, donated food, and ticket purchases. The events occur every year during the last week of February.

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