September 2026 at Greek Peak
Fall is starting to settle in at Greek Peak, bringing crisp mountain air, changing leaves, cooler nights, and a whole new lineup of reasons to get outside and make the most of the season.
This month, look for fall riding at the Bike Park, new snowmaking work on Olympian, cozy stays at Hope Lake Lodge, weekday specials at Waterfalls Spa, and a new Monday Vinyasa Yoga series. We’re also looking ahead to some of October’s biggest events, including Greek Peak Fall Fest, Freak at the Peak: Haunted Coaster, and the Summit Shootout.
There’s still plenty happening before winter arrives - and just enough snowmaking activity in the background to remind us what’s coming next.
Whether you’re here for the foliage, the adventure, a weekend getaway, or simply an excuse to spend more time on the mountain, September is a pretty great time to be at Greek Peak.
ON THE MOUNTAIN
Snowmaking Comes to Olympian
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One of Greek Peak’s most iconic trails is getting a major winter upgrade.
One of Greek Peak’s most iconic trails is getting a major winter upgrade.Work is now underway to bring snowmaking to Olympian, including its famously steep headwall. With pitches pushing 40°, installing new snowmaking lines here is no small undertaking—but the payoff will be worth it.
The project will give our team more control over coverage and conditions on one of the mountain’s most challenging runs, helping us make more snow, build a stronger base, and create more opportunities to get Olympian open when Mother Nature cooperates.
More coverage. More turns. More Olympian.
Friends Ski Free. You Take the Credit.
Your INDY Pass can do more than get you on the mountain this winter—it can help bring the crew along, too.
Book a 2-night midweek stay at Greek Peak for the 2026–27 ski season and receive one FREE Bring-A-Buddy lift ticket per buddy, per night of your stay.
Valid for Sunday–Thursday stays from December 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027.
Book by September 30 and use promo code INDYFRIENDS26.
Turn the group chat into a ski trip.
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Fall Back to You
A new weekly yoga series is coming to Greek Peak this September.
Join certified yoga teacher and movement specialist Jen Dayton for a welcoming, all-levels Vinyasa class designed to help you start the week feeling grounded, refreshed, and connected. Each one-hour class blends mindful movement, breath, and intention in a supportive setting where everyone is invited to move at their own pace.
Mondays | 5:30–6:30 PM
First class: September 14
Outdoors, weather permitting
All ages and experience levels welcome
Bring a mat + water | Blocks optional
Breathe. Move. Ground. Connect.
Chase the Sunset Off-Road
Let us do the driving while you take in a different side of the mountain. This guide-driven UTV experience combines rugged off-road terrain, scenic overlooks, sunset views, and a mountaintop toast before wrapping up with a drink on the Trax Pub & Grill deck.
Designed for couples, double dates, wedding groups, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and other adults looking for a memorable evening out, each booking includes up to four guests. Participants must be age 21 or older and at least 56 inches tall. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available.
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Weekly Dining Specials
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TRAX PUB & GRILL
TRAX PUB & GRILLWednesdays: Steak Night
$22.95
Thursdays: Pasta Night
Endless pastabilities!
Fridays: Fish Fry Day
A golden, crispy treat!
Saturdays: Burgers & Crafts
Burger specials with a variety of local craft pounders.
Sundays: TRAX BRUNCH!
With bottomless Mimosas! 10am - 1pm
CARVERS STEAKHOUSE
Mondays: BOGO Steak Night
Two steaks are always better than one!
Thursdays: Prime Rib
Your favorite special is at Carvers.
MARK THOSE CALENDARS
Burgers, Brews & Views - Last Chances in September!
For the last month of the season, join us for simple fare, relaxing music, and delicious food, brought to you by Beginnings Credit Union. Explore the venue and take in the gorgeous mountain views, while enjoying the exquisite creations of the Lookout’s incredible kitchen staff.
Burger and Beer or Wine… only $16!
(Chicken & vegetarian options available.)
Live Music Each Week!
September 1 – Yayle Hues Duo
September 8 – Milestone
September 15 – John West
September 22 – Cierra Bell
September 29 – Elderly Brothers Band
Take Your Best Shot at the Summit Shootout
This fall, Greek Peak is taking archery to the mountain.
The Summit Shootout features two 20-target 3D archery courses, giving participants the choice between a moderate challenge or a tougher test. After registering at the base, archers will ride the chairlift to the top of the mountain and make their way through the course with views, vendors, food, and plenty of bragging rights waiting below.
Registration: 8–11am
Last course entry: 11:30am
Last chairlift ride up: 2:30pm
Compound and traditional bows are welcome. Crossbows and broadheads are not permitted.
Come for the challenge. Stay for the view. See how your shot holds up on the mountain.
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Fall Fest Returns October 10
Celebrate the season at Greek Peak Fall Fest on Saturday, October 10, with live music, food, family activities, mountain attractions, and a full day of fall fun.
This year’s music lineup features Dead & Friends from noon–2pm, followed by Fall Creek Brass Band from 3–5pm. Around the festival grounds, families can enjoy pumpkin decorating, crafts, a petting zoo, selfie station, and the return of the Pumpkin Cannon Demonstration from 2–3pm.
Regular admission is $29, or upgrade to the $39 All Access Package for festival admission plus access to Cascades Indoor Waterpark, one Mountain Coaster ride, and one SkyTour ride.
Gates open at 10am | Food begins at 11am | Music starts at noon
Come hungry. Bring a chair. Stay for the music, mountain views, and everything that makes fall at Greek Peak worth celebrating.
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Ski & Snowboard Sale
The Greek Peak Ski Club Ski & Snowboard Sale returns October 9–11 with new and used skis, snowboards, boots, clothing, kids gear, and more.
Friday 3–9pm | Saturday 9am–9pm | Sunday 9am–3pm
Free and open to the public.
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October Gets Freaky After Dark at The Adventure Center 👻
October Gets Freaky After Dark at The Adventure Center 👻When the sun goes down this October, the Nor’Easter Mountain Coaster gets a little… strange.
Freak at the Peak: Haunted Coaster returns for five nights of after-dark thrills, when creatures take over the mountain and surprises lurk along the ride - and maybe even a little closer while you’re waiting to board.
Bringing younger adventurers? 6–7pm is our less-spooky hour, with the scares dialed back for little ones and anyone who prefers their Halloween fun on the lighter side. After 7pm, the creatures come out to play.
October 16, 17, 23, 24 & 30
6–10pm
Come for the coaster. Stay for the screams.
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BIKE PARK
Fall Riding at the Greek Peak Bike Park
The calendar may be turning toward fall, but there’s still plenty of riding ahead at the Greek Peak Bike Park.
Our fall schedule is now in effect, with weekend riding continuing through the end of the season. Friday night laps have wrapped up for the year, but the park will remain open on select Saturdays, Sundays, and Columbus Day weekend.
Please note that the Bike Park will be closed Saturday, October 10 for Greek Peak Fall Fest, then reopen for the final two days of the season.
Last day of the 2026 Bike Park season: Monday, October 12.
There’s still time to squeeze in a few more laps before we trade tires for skis.
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HOPE LAKE LODGE
Make Hope Lake Lodge Your Fall Home Base
After a full day of fall adventure, Hope Lake Lodge gives you a comfortable place to slow down, warm up, and settle in for the evening.
Make the most of the season with one of our fall getaway packages. The Adventure Escape Package pairs four all-day Mountain Coaster passes with a $50 credit at Carvers Steakhouse, while the Fall Splash Package brings the family fun indoors with waterpark passes, a pizza pack, and a s’mores kit.
Whether your perfect fall day includes mountain thrills, waterpark time, or simply getting away together, Hope Lake Lodge makes an easy home base for it all.
Come play in the crisp air, then make yourself at home.
EXPLORE LODGE PACKAGES
Group Meetings and Conferences
Want to have your next gathering on a mountain of fun? Contact our group sales office and get your corporate event planned today! Choose from a dozen different meeting spaces and package them with our exciting activities for the full business getaway.
ADVENTURE CENTER
Featured This September: Sunset Zip & Sip
Make date night a little more adventurous with Sunset Zip & Sip, brought to you by Ayrloom. This special annual event begins with a guided three-line zipline tour, timed to finish beneath a beautiful Upstate New York fall sunset. After your final flight, head to the Trax Pub & Grill deck to relax with an included beverage.
Sunset Zip & Sip is available Friday evenings on September 11, 18, and 25. Participants must be age 21 or older, at least 48 inches tall, and weigh between 60 and 270 pounds. Tours may last up to 90 minutes, and closed-toe shoes are required.
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WATERFALLS SPA
A Little Weekday Luxury for Locals
Waterfalls Spa is making it a little easier to carve out time for yourself with weekday specials just for local residents.
Treat yourself to $15 off nail services on Wednesdays, unwind with an $85 50-minute traditional Swedish massage on Thursdays, refresh your look with $60 hair color specials on Fridays, or reset with a $90 facial or body wrap on Sundays.
Every special also includes access to the spa’s saunas, locker rooms, relaxation spaces, Tranquilities Rooms, fruit-infused teas, waters, and other spa amenities - so your appointment can feel like a full escape, not just a quick stop.
Proof of local residency is required.
Available to residents of Cortland, Syracuse, Ithaca, Binghamton, and surrounding areas.
Sometimes the best getaway is the one that’s close to home.
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GREEK PEAK WEDDINGS
Weddings at Greek Peak
At Greek Peak, your wedding weekend can feel like exactly that — a weekend.
From the welcome gathering and rehearsal dinner to the ceremony, reception, overnight stay, and farewell brunch, everything can come together in one resort setting. Host your celebration at The Lookout, keep your guests close at Hope Lake Lodge, and build in the extras that turn a wedding into a true getaway — spa time, dining, mountain activities, waterpark fun, and plenty of unhurried time together.
With less time spent driving from place to place, your guests can settle in, relax, and actually enjoy the experience alongside you.
Greek Peak is more than a place to hold your wedding. It’s a place for everyone you love to arrive, stay, celebrate, reconnect, and leave with a weekend full of memories.
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DISC GOLF
PDGA Members Save at Greek Peak
Disc Golf at Hope Lake continues through November, giving guests another great way to get outside and enjoy the mountain setting. PDGA members can save 20% on lodging with code PDGA26, and non-members can also take advantage of Greek Peak’s disc golf package options for an easy outdoor getaway.
PDGA DISCOUNT
Still Fresh and New: Creekside 9 Disc Golf
More disc golf is now available at Greek Peak! The Creekside 9 is a brand-new 9-hole beginner disc golf course located near the Adventure Center. It’s designed as an easy, fun way for new players, families, and casual groups to get into the game, while giving returning players even more to enjoy during their visit. Best of all, Creekside 9 is included with the regular disc golf day pass, so for just $6, guests can play the new 9-hole course and the full 18-hole Disc Golf at Hope Lake course.
CASCADES INDOOR WATERPARK
Splash Into a Fall Getaway
Cooler days outside make indoor waterpark time even better.
Make Hope Lake Lodge your home base for a family fall escape, with plenty of time to splash, slide, relax, and enjoy the mountain between adventures.
Choose the package that fits your getaway. The Fall Splash Package includes four waterpark passes per night of stay, a Pizza Pack takeout voucher, and a S’mores Kit for a little extra fun after the swimsuits are hung up for the night.
It’s an easy way to turn a fall weekend into something the whole family can look forward to.
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GREEK PEAK BLOG
The Adventures of Mountain Mike
Mountain Mike’s What-If Conspiracy Theory: The Pipes Aren’t for Snowmaking
If you’ve spent any time around Greek Peak this summer, you’ve probably noticed something: we have been burying a whole lot of pipe.
Trenches here. Excavators there. Pipe disappearing into the mountain in every direction. Officially, it’s all part of the big snowmaking upgrades we’ve been talking about.
And sure. That makes sense. Probably. But after watching enough pipe vanish underground, a guy starts to wonder. Read more…
Work at Greek Peak!
Turn your energy, personality, and love for guest experiences into your next great job because we’re hiring across the resort! From outdoor recreation and lift operations to lodging, food & beverage, spa, waterpark, guest services, and more, there’s a role that can fit your skills and schedule. Join a team that helps create memorable moments for guests all year long, enjoy great resort perks, and build valuable experience in a fun, fast-paced environment.
Apply now: greekpeak.net/job-openings
✅ Flexible shifts • part-time & full-time • nights & weekends.
GET YOUR GREEK PEAK GEAR!
Explore our exclusive range of Greek Peak merchandise! From cozy apparel to unique keepsakes, take a piece of your adventure home with you.
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CAMPGROUND
Make the Campground at Hope Lake your home base for a fall getaway at Greek Peak. Cooler days, crisp mountain air, colorful foliage, and evenings around the campfire make this one of the best times of year to settle in and stay awhile.
You’ll be just minutes from the Adventure Center, Disc Golf at Hope Lake, the Nor’Easter Mountain Coaster, Hope Lake Park, and plenty of ways to get outside and enjoy the season.
Each site includes 50/30/20amp electric, water, sewer, a fire ring, and a picnic table - everything you need to wind down after a day of fall adventure. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or stretching your stay a little longer, the Campground at Hope Lake puts you right in the middle of autumn at Greek Peak.
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