Greek Peak Mountain Resort announces new investments and projects
for the 2024-25 ski season
CORTLAND, New York (October 17, 2024) – As the 2023-2024 ski season concluded in April, Greek Peak Mountain Resort was already planning for the 2024-25 season, marking year four of their five-year infrastructure investment and improvement plan. Despite this past year’s winter weather challenges, the resort successfully operated for 111 ski days in 2023-24, and the summer and fall of 2024 found the mountain alive with activity to ensure another memorable season for their snow enthusiasts in 2024-25.
For the 2024-25 season, Greek Peak has announced several key improvement projects valued at nearly $700,000:
- A three-year plan to replace all rental equipment valued at $450,000.
- New pipe and airlines on its Castor trail, an investment of $111,000 to complement the efforts from last year on Hercules and the upgrades to the midway and east mountain pumphouses. Castor Connection has also been widened for safer trail merging. Additional hydrants will also be installed across the mountain to enable more snow-making and terrain coverage, where a Techno Alpine Fan Gun valued at $48,000 was added to the mix this past season. Additionally, new air and water lines have also been installed on Cristy’s Run.
- Lift improvements include a cable replacement on Chair 4, an investment of $50,000. Visions Quad and Chair 1 have received new top bull wheel bearings, and Chair 2’s electric motor has been rebuilt and serviced. We’ve also regraded the top and bottom of Chair 3 for easier loading and unloading.
- New hand scanners for quick and easy lift access, reducing line wait times, valued at $12,500. The new scanners complement a new online purchasing portal, which has enabled Greek Peak to move away from onsite purchasing windows so our Guest Experience Team can maximize their time out helping and directing our snow sports visitors. All activity purchases are now done online and in advance of arrival so guests can head directly to lift and maximize their time on the slopes
- 12 HKD snow-guns will be added to the snow-tubing area to ensure full-lane coverage top to bottom of the hill
Wes Kryger, president of Greek Peak Mountain Resort, praised these upgrades as a testament to the resort’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the guest experience. "Investments like these are significant and they’re part of what has made Greek Peak a regional skiing destination for so many years," said Kryger. "We are in year four of a five-year infrastructure plan, and our focus continues to be on the mountain and the overall guest experience. I don’t know where we would have been the past couple years without the snow-making improvements we have made given the less than desirable weather conditions, but I am eager to keep the momentum going for this coming season.”
These improvements build upon the substantial investments made in the previous three year of the plan, totaling $3.5 million in all. Ski enthusiasts will continue to benefit from enhanced snow-making capabilities, upgraded trail lighting, and state-of-the-art rental equipment.
Kryger added, “I am also excited about the new hand scanners, which will streamline lift access, making for a smoother and more enjoyable day on the slopes.”
In addition to the ski-side improvements, Hope Lake Lodge and Indoor Waterpark continues its presence as the heart of the resort. You’ll find it nestled in-between our ski mountain and Hope Lake Park with panoramic views of each. As one of the only resort hotels in Cortland NY, we provide cozy, Adirondack style accommodations including anything from traditional style hotel rooms with two beds to condominium-style suites. Hope Lake Lodge has 5 floors and offers 9 different suite styles perfect for any type of occasion. Each of our suites comes with fully a equipped kitchen, the relaxing comfort of spa quality mattress, complimentary pool and hot tub access, and in-room refreshments. Some of our suites have separate bedrooms or semi-private loft areas and some even offer the warmth of your very own fireplace.
Cascades, where it’s 84 degrees year-round, is our 41,000 square foot indoor water park attached to Hope Lake Lodge and offers fun for the whole family with more than 150,000 gallons of water and over 500 feet of slides. Whether traveling for work or with family, Hope Lake Lodge offers you unique and relaxing accommodations in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of Central New York just a short drive away.
To learn more about Hope Lake Lodge and other happenings at Greek Peak Mountain Resort, call 1-800-955-2754 or visit their website at www.greekpeak.net
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