Greek Peak Ski Area

Greek Peak’s ski terrain is laid out across a wide horseshoe shaped basin. A small stream separates the base area from the chairlifts and it’s just a short walk from the parking lot or lodge to the lifts. Four chairlifts depart from the central base area and radiate out to each of three separate peaks.

The peak to the looker’s right has the bulk of Greek Peak’s skiable terrain. This area is serviced by two lifts – a new quad chair (Chair 1A) and a double lift (Chair 1). Here, skiers will find four parralel advanced slopes, which become progressively steeper until crescendoing at Olympian. The 40 degree pitch of Olympian’s headwall a test even for seasoned skiers. Also accessible on this face are several beginner trails and a wide intermediate slope (Elysian Fields), which is the first slope opened by the resort each season.

Greek Peak’s central peak is recessed farthest from the base area. The bottom terminus of the double chair which services this terrain is actually a few hundred yards uphill from the true bottom of the mountain. As a consequence, it is best to ski down to the bottom of the double chair from above rather than trying to access it by walking or poling up from below. At the summit, the short, but steep Atlas trail is the obvious choice as it is directly under the lift and provides access to the off-piste skiing in Aesop’s Glade.

On the looker’s left side of the base area is Greek Peak’s learning terrain. A gentle bunny hill – the aptly-named Alpha Slope – is serviced by its own double chair (Chair 3). At the top of the double chair skiers can continue forward over a small rise to the base of another double chair (Chair 4). Chair 4 provides access to several steep mogul runs as well as beginner and intermediate terrain. The top terminus of Chair 4 is also the access point to the resort’s backside terrain – Greek Peak East.

Greek Peak East offers a handful of long cruisers that are unquestionably the resort’s most interesting intermediate trails. Arcadian Gate and Mars hills are a welcome relief from some of the straighter blue runs on the front side. A few trees remain unfelled in the center of the trails, adding a interest and providing a more New England feel. As both the base of Chair 4 and the entrance to Greek Peak East are somewhat hidden, the crowds tend to be smaller on this part of the mountain.

Greek Peak East is serviced by its own triple lift (Chair 5) and has a small parking lot at its base. Skiers with season passes and multi-day tickets can drive down the road slightly from the main base area to park right next to the chairlift. However, there is no ticket window at this base.