The 8 Best Ski & Snowboard Areas in Finger Lakes, Finger Lakes

Fall Sky Rides Enjoy the beautiful autumn colors of the Finger Lakes from the Comet Express chairlift to the summit of Bristol Mountain. This tranquil 15-20 minute ride is for people of all ages to experience the Bristol Hills and the valley below in all its splendor. On a clear day, a glimpse of Canandaigua Lake is visible from the summit. Winter Activities With a 1200’ vertical rise Bristol Mountain reigns as the highest vertical between the Adirondack/Laurentian Mountains of the east and the Rocky Mountains of the west. There are 138 acres of total skiable terrain, including 3 km of Nordic trails. Views from the summit and the 38 slopes and trails are breathtaking and provide a variety of inclines for every skier and snowboarder from beginner to expert. To assure our skiers and snowboarders of the best possible snow conditions, Bristol Mountain is proud of its state-of-the-art snowmaking system which covers 100% of the terrain.

Greek Peak Mountain Resort the largest Central New york ski resort was founded in 1958 and has remained at the leading edge of the ski industry with thirty-four trails, six aerial lifts, two surface lifts, beginners' slope, and terrain parks. Under new ownership additions for the 2013-14 season include: a new quad chairlift-the only Quad Lift in CNY, New 1.2 million dollar restaurant "Trax" in the main lodge, new PB 600 groomer with Zaag attachment, new ski and board equipment in the rental shop and state of the art ski & board tuning facility. The resort is building the only double black diamond glades run in Central New york. "Labyrinth" is located between Hercules and Trojan. Additionally, Greek Peak Mountain Resort operates an Adventure Center with a Mountain Coaster and 4 tandem zip lines operating year round and a ten lane winter sno-tubing center. Hope Lake Lodge & the Acropolis Conference Center can accommodate groups with up to 1000 attendees. The hotel achieved the prestigious LEED Certification in August of 2013, Hope Lake Lodge at Greek Peak is rated Platinum with Audubon International one of five hotels in the USA, and was Trip Advisors Travelers Choice Awardwiner in the family catagory in 2013 (#3 in the USA and #4 in the World). Amenities in the hotel include three restaurants, a world-class customized spa, fitness center and a 41,000 square foot indoor waterpark. Come and join us we have a variety of activities to satisfy every member of the group.

Winter recreation features 250 acres of ski-able terrain with 22 slopes and trails, plus a 2,500-foot terrain park and one-half pipe.

With a summit elevation of 1,940 feet and vertical at 700 feet, this recreation mountain offers 24 trails for day and night skiing.