Greek Peak Mountain Resort Expands Cross Country and Downhill Mountain Biking Operation – Resort Celebrates Opening Day on Saturday, May 28th

Last year, Greek Peak Mountain Resort launched a pilot downhill mountain bike division. It was a soft launch with three trails. The resort utilizes their Visions Express Quad Chairlift to bring guests and their bikes to the top of the trail and then bikers ride down the designated trail system.

This season, Greek Peak added two additional downhill trails along with incorporating their existing cross country trail system. The new trails include one designated green or easy, and the other trail is designated as blue, being more difficult. Experienced riders will enjoy the adrenaline pumping black diamond trail, being most difficult. The newly built mini pump track was added this year, designed to increase skill levels of all ages and will be located at the base of the mountain. These new features greatly increase the value of the Bike Park’s daily ticket. This year, we have added rental, repair, and retail to our product line.

Greek Peak Mountain Resort formed a partnership with Advance Cyclery in Syracuse. The Advance Cyclery Base Camp will be located at the base of the mountain, east of Visions Express Quad Chairlift. Advance Cyclery Base Camp hours will shadow trail hours, Saturdays 12pm-5pm.

“We are pleased with the kick off to a long partnership with Advance Cyclery,” says Travis MacDowell of Greek Peak Mountain Resort. MacDowell goes on to say, “They have over 35 years’ experience and are passionate about the cycle community. John Galli, co-owner of Advance Cyclery, brings extensive downhill racing knowledge, as well as being a master bike technician.”

Seasonal Opening Party for Greek Peak Bike Park will be May 28, 2016 from 12pm-5pm. Bike Park lift tickets are $25 per day. Scenic chair lift rides are also available for $10. Fast Trax BBQ will be open from 12pm-5pm offering grilled items and cold beverages. Post-ride Bike Park celebration will take place at Trax Pub & Grill 5pm – 11pm.

Greek Peak Mountain Resort and Hope Lake & Conference Center is Central New York’s Largest four season, family-centric resort. Located in New York’s scenic Finger Lakes region, conveniently just minutes from I-81, the resort truly has something for everyone. Greek Peak Mountain Resort is the largest ski resort in central New York with 42 trails, six aerial lifts, two surface lifts, beginners’ slope, three Terrain Parks, including a Progression Park. Additionally, Greek Peak Mountain Resort operates a full service Nordic Center with groomed Cross Country and Snowshoe Trails with an average annual snowfall of 122 inches. Resort services include multiple dining options, conference and event facilities, Waterfalls Spa, Cascades Indoor Waterpark and The Adventure Center with mountain coaster, zip lines, aerial ropes course, and team building. The Resort is positioned adjacent to 7,000 acres of State protected land that is accessible by all residents and guests for cross country skiing, hiking, and snowshoeing. For more information visit www.GreekPeakMtnResort.com.