Adventure Outdoors Magazine Fall 2017 | Page 54

SKI FINGER LAKES CORTLAND COUNTY, NY On the eastern side of New York’s Finger Lakes region, lie four mountains bursting with ski trails, freestyle terrains and forest runs. One boasts a 952-foot vertical drop – another offers not one, but two terrain parks among its many trails. And all four mountains are easily accessible for a week or weekend of snow sports – each located within 30 minutes of the other. Toggenburg Ski Resort has 21 trails serviced by five lifts, and two stellar terrain parks filled with flat boxes, corru- gated pipe, multiple rails, and a 20’ table, sure to chal- lenge those looking to nail a trick. In the evening, 16 trails remain open for skiers to catch a few last runs before turning in for the night. Toggenburg’s Foggy Goggle Restaurant is acclaimed as one of Central New York’s finer eateries, the perfect place to grab a post-run meal. Song and Labrador Mountains (or Lab, as the locals say), lie just north of the City of Cortland, NY. Each feature 23 trails of varying difficulty, and lighted trails for night skiers. Song boasts a challenging mogul run for more advanced ski and snowboarders, while Lab has a glade and wood park. You can also tak