BOOKING FOR 2026 NOW!
Montgomery Center, VT, USA, North America, Earth, Milky Way Galaxy
The Plan
Whoa Whoa Bro... Just Hold Up. First, I Don't Ski. What REALLY is this?
You're coming to a gay getaway weekend with 75-150 gay guys (and maybe 2-3 girls), some of them staying at Grampa Grunts Lodge, some staying at The INN and the rest spread out walking or driving distance away in Montgomery Center, VT.
The aim is to cut loose and just relax with your gay bros. Think of it as "the gays getting in touch with winter, retreat". That means whatever it means to you. There's no stress and really only 2 scheduled "things" to attend.
Some people ski/board and spend the weekend up at Jay Peak. But you don't have to ski or board. Others don’t see the mountain at all and stay in town. You can spoil yourself in the 20 person cedar sauna at Grunts, go to the waterpark at Jay, do a little hike, play board games, pool or darks in the basement at Grunts, or get massages and chill in a hot tub at Spa Vermont. Others don't wake up until 4pm, sip their coffee at 5pm and don't take off their onesie.
Bring your friends and be ready to make lots of new ones.
Is this weekend for everyone? Certainly not. If the idea of hanging out in a town, where the nearest Sbux is 70 mins away with an occasional bear sighting around town...this might not be for you. But if it is, you’re going to have a weekend you won’t forget. If you're a laid back, go with the flow kinda guy, not afraid to walk 1/8 of a mile, and can laugh at using the word "bro" in gay culture, you're gonna be just fine.
THURSDAY
Some people get out of town a day early and arrive Thursday night, so they can hit up Jay Peak on Friday daytime. If you do, expect things to be on the more laid back side. We don't take over Grampa Grunts Lodge and The INN until Friday at noon. So if you're staying there, you'll be mixed with the other guests until Friday AM. Behave yourselves bro. But getting in a day earlier will give you the time to settle in and experience some of the best amenities in the area at a more relaxed pace. A lot of couples and thruples opt to arrive a day early!
FRIDAY DAYTIME
Shred that mountain if you got here Thursday night. Or just have a lazy day and relax! Otherwise most people arrive on Friday. The earlier the better. People check-in to their lodging or Grunts and then make their way over to Grunts for about 10pm. Check out the dining options link for places to grab some food or stock up on your groceries. Remember you can cook full meals at Grunts. Everything in Montgomery Center is walking distance. Everything.
FRIDAY NIGHT - 10pm
GRAMPA GRUNTS LODGE
BYOB Basement Lounge Rated:
"#2 Skiers Dorm Dive Bar IN THE WORLD"
https://tinyurl.com/grampagrunts
FEATURING A LIVE DJ SET at "THE BYOB LOUNGE"
TALENT: TBA
The last remaining TRUE skiers dorm in the New England region. We have once again rented out Grampa Grunts Lodge FULLY private Friday and Saturday nights.
If you're staying at Grunts, you're not going to be disappointed. Your room is at the most legendary and crazy skiers dorm left in New England. "This is where the guy that you decided will be your weekend crush will teach you a valuable life lesson about resource scarcity, as he sucks face with somebody who is not you. But don’t worry, that’s why you already figured out your plans B, C, and D., (-quote, Mike P.).
Music, alcohol, drinking games, 420, pool table, darts, a 20 person cedar sauna and a MASSIVE BONFIRE will figure the rest out for you. Grampa Grunts is a special kind of crazy and in 2026, we will take it to the next level. Come prepared to hang at the bonfire, show off your harness, or make friends in your onesie.
SATURDAY | SKI - RIDE JAY PEAK RESORT
SKI - BOARD - WATER PARK - HOT TUBS
Jay Peak gets the most snow of any mountain on the east coast and is legendary for its glades and powder. Lifts spin at 8 and 8:30am. Don’t sweat it if snow isn't your think. There’s still lots to do.
Jay Peak also has New England’s largest indoor waterpark.
https://jaypeakresort.com/waterpark/features-rates
You don’t have to pay to enjoy the bar either - it's open to the public. So stop in regardless of whether you buy a ticket to the water park itself. There’s outdoor hot tubs also and a fully stocked bar with bartenders who know how to pour a strong drink.
SATURDAY | Brohaus @ The INN | Apres Ski - Cocktail Hour (for all attendees & invited guests) 4:00pm - 7:00pm
After you hit the slopes, come to The INN for a private cocktail hour for all the boys and invited guests! Mingle, lounge, and start the night off right. A special cocktail menu available for $8 a cocktail along with the famous INN’s Spicy Margarita and other unique cocktails (regularly priced). Enjoy the INN’s Jello shots of a familiar and fun shape. Complimentary charcuterie board.
SATURDAY | Brohaus @ The INN | INN Pre-Fix 4-Course Dinner 6:00pm-9:00pm
Enjoy dinner before the party. A 4-course dinner with a choice of appetizer, soup or salad, entrée, and dessert. Sit with friends, make friends, your choice. The INN has smaller tables for intimate diners and a 26-seat farm table to make new friends. Reservations anytime between 6:00pm and 8:45pm.
$60 pp - Book it here: https://brohausvt.com/book-the-inn
SATURDAY NIGHT - 10pm
VINTERFESTEN (The Winter Party)
TALENT: Steven J (Raleigh, NC)
Saturday night is the big VIKING THEME COSTUME PARTY at the super secret location... the same place it has been for the last 16 years! Don't worry, it's walking distance.
People go from mild to wild in their costumes. Check out the private FB group photo albums for previous costume ideas. Party starts at 10:00pm SHARP and will go until it makes sense. Usually around 1:30am. BYOB all night. There will be space to put your drinks and we'll provide ice and all you can drink water.
Izzy Berdan (www.izzyberdan.com) will be back with his legendary one of a kind set behind the stage curtain. So arrive on time for photos with your friends before you become camera shy. The afterparty is back at Grampa Grunts.