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    New York, USA · Indy

    Greek Peak

    220 acres, 55 runs near Cortland. Four-season resort, Hope Lake Lodge, Indy Pass access.

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    Season 2026 - 2027
    Opens
    27 Nov 2026
    Closes
    28 Mar 2027
    Days open
    121
    Annual snow
    100in
    Snow record
    0in
    Last winter · 2026-27
    0% of a typical winter33in
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    The Overview
    MF
    Michael Fulton
    Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

    Greek Peak's summit reaches 2,100 feet, dropping 952 vertical feet to a base at 1,148 feet across 55 runs spread over 220 acres near Cortland in central New York. Terrain splits 36 per cent beginner, 29 per cent intermediate, 26 per cent advanced and 9 per cent expert, with average annual snowfall of roughly 100 inches. The resort carries Indy Pass affiliation. Six lifts, including one quad chair and three double chairs, serve the mountain alongside two triple chairs and two surface lifts.

    Greek Peak has grown well beyond a standalone ski hill into central New York's largest year-round adventure resort, anchored by the Hope Lake Lodge and its indoor waterpark. This four-season identity distinguishes Greek Peak from many of its Finger Lakes-region peers, giving the resort a broader appeal that extends well past the winter months.

    The resort was founded in 1958 by Greek Peak, Inc., formed by members of the Cortland Ski Club at the end of 1956, with the newly built area opening on 11 January 1958. New York Governor W. Averell Harriman, who had previously helped develop the Sun Valley resort in Idaho, conducted the opening-day ceremonies. By 1960, the area had grown to two T-bar lifts and a base lodge, and in 1962 Al Kryger built what still operates today as Chair 2, the first chairlift in the region.

    The Kryger family maintained control of Greek Peak for decades, but the 2013 collapse of financing behind the Hope Lake Lodge development forced the resort into bankruptcy proceedings, with Elmira-based businessmen John Meier and Marc Stemerman assuming ownership. In 2019, John and Christine Meier became sole owners, with members of the Kryger family continuing to manage the mountain's operations. Adult daily tickets run from 65 to 89 US dollars.

    951ft
    Vertical
    55
    Runs
    220 acres
    Skiable
    100in
    Annual snow
    Indy
    Pass
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    The Terrain

    55 runs across 220 acres skiable

    Greek Peak spreads 220 acres (89 hectares) across 55 runs at Virgil, near Cortland in central New York. The summit stands at 2,100 ft (640 m) and the base at 1,150 ft (350 m), a drop of about 950 ft (290 m). The terrain is unusually balanced, with 36% beginner, 29% intermediate, 26% advanced and 9% expert. A quad chair, two triples, three doubles and two surface lifts serve the mountain, which makes it the biggest ski area in the central part of the state.

    Olympian is the one to measure yourself against, with pitches of around 40 degrees, and Zeus is another steep expert trail. At the gentler end, Castor and Karyatis Way give learners a comfortable place to build confidence. Four terrain parks include a progression park for riders learning rails and jumps. The Indy Pass listing gives visitors from other regions an easy reason to stop in. Greek Peak suits families, groups with mixed ability and Finger Lakes visitors who want a full day on a mountain with a proper advanced section, rather than a short beginner hill.

    Terrain split
    55
    runs
    55 runs across 4 grades
    Beginner20 runs · 36%
    Intermediate16 runs · 29%
    Advanced14 runs · 26%
    Expert5 runs · 9%
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    Time it right

    When to visit Greek Peak

    The 2025-26 season at Greek Peak ran from 13 December 2025 to 29 March 2026, a roughly fifteen-week season supported by average annual snowfall of around 100 inches. Extensive snowmaking supplements natural snowfall to maintain consistent conditions throughout the season.

    Midwinter, from December through February, typically brings the most consistent conditions to the mountain's beginner-and-intermediate-weighted terrain. As an Indy Pass resort, Greek Peak draws visiting skiers holding that multi-resort pass alongside its core central New York visitor base drawn from Cortland, Syracuse and the broader Finger Lakes region.

    The resort's Hope Lake Lodge and indoor waterpark extend Greek Peak's appeal well beyond typical ski-day visitors, attracting families seeking a broader four-season getaway. School holiday periods bring substantial family visitation given this combination of ski terrain and resort amenities. Weekend crowds draw from across central New York given the resort's accessible location.

    Specific event programming beyond standard operations is not confirmed in available resort information. Since John and Christine Meier became sole owners in 2019, following the 2013 bankruptcy proceedings, Greek Peak has continued building on more than six and a half decades of operation dating to its January 1958 opening. The resort's four-season adventure-resort identity remains central to its appeal each winter.

    Season 2026 - 2027
    27 Nov 2026
    Opens
    28 Mar 2027
    Closes
    121
    Days open
    100 in
    Annual snow
    The record

    Historical snowfall at Greek Peak

    Daily snow reports at Greek Peak go back to 2025, 2 winters on the books. Open the record to compare winters, lifts and piste.

    20 in
    Snowiest day
    26 Jan 2026
    0 in
    This winter · 2026-27
    so far
    33 in
    Typical winter
    average of complete seasons
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    Winter totals
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    Past wintersThis winter
    Getting there

    Getting to Greek Peak, and where to stay

    Greek Peak sits near Cortland in central New York, with a base elevation of 1,148 feet and a summit at 2,100 feet across a 952-foot vertical drop over 220 acres. This central New York setting places the resort within the broader Finger Lakes tourism region.

    Cortland, a college town home to SUNY Cortland, provides local lodging and dining within a short drive of the resort. Syracuse, a considerable regional city, lies within a reasonable drive as well, while the resort's own Hope Lake Lodge provides substantial on-site accommodation and indoor waterpark facilities.

    New York State Route 392 provides direct access to the resort, with Interstate 81 connecting the broader region to Cortland and Syracuse. Winter driving conditions on regional roads can include snow and ice, though the well-travelled routes are regularly maintained given the resort's popularity as a central New York destination. There is no direct public transport service to the mountain.

    Syracuse Hancock International Airport, within a reasonable drive, is the nearest airport with substantial commercial service, making Greek Peak accessible for visitors flying into central New York. This combination of highway access and nearby air service supports the resort's role as a regional four-season destination.

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    Greek Peak Trail Map

    Downloadable Greek Peak trail map

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    Terrain split
    55
    runs
    Beginner36%
    Intermediate29%
    Advanced26%
    Expert9%
    220 acres skiable89 hectares
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    Resort Stats
    Elevation
    Base1,148ft
    Summit2,100ft
    Annual snowfall
    100in
    Season
    2026 - 2027
    27 Nov 2026 - 28 Mar 2027
    Trail coverage
    55 runs
    220 acres (89 ha)
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    About Greek Peak's trail map

    Explore Greek Peak's full trail map with 55 runs across the mountain, colour-coded by difficulty and shown alongside the terrain split. Use it to plan a day that matches your ability, find lift-served pockets of your favourite grade, and see how the resort links together. Download the piste map (PDF) ↗

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