My respite: escaping to some of my favorite ski resorts. Yes, ski resorts. Ski resorts dazzle winter visitors annually with new investments like high-speed, heated chairlifts, expanded terrain, and big-name DJs headlining après-ski bars. The resort recently earned an internatioanl DarkSky certification, marking a milestone for U.S. mountain ski resorts and astrotourism. (Courtesy of Jay Peak)“For mountain resorts, summer isn’t simply the off-season anymore,” says Steve Wright, president and general manager at Jay Peak.