Lost Ski Areas: Cortina Valley Ski Area, 1974 - 1999 : Haines Falls, NY

Correction: Opening date and lift install was 1974, not 1970.
Quick ski area stats:
Operated : 1974 - 1999
Snowmaking : yes
Slopes and trails : 18 named slopes and trails
Topo : summit ~2520ft. vertical drop ~620ft.
Lifts : 3 - 1 surface lift and two double chairs installed in 1970 (Poma)

[@swartglass5545]

I spent 6 seasons teaching at Cortina Valley from '78 - '84 when not in school (and sometimes when I was supposed to be 😅). Very nice, small, area and fun memories. Loved your tour. Views reminded me of its hey day. Thanks for the reminder. Rob

[@valentinagomez6868]

Ski there as a kid! So many great family memories!!!

[@timtoms4117]

thank you. seems like the base buildings are in pretty good shape. Your right it would be great family learn to ski place

[@LB-kc8nc]

Welcome back Avery. Enjoyed the video!

[@j0d8p]

skied here once as a kid. I do remember it. There were talks of making it snowboarder-only similar to Mountain Creek after 1999 but that clearly never happened.

[@timreminga4568]

Nice Video! We have 47 closed ski areas in Michigan and I wish someone with your vid skills would document them.

[@JamesRegister-np7gn]

Please do a video on Big Vanilla at Davos or Dutchess/Beacon or shy maker mountain.

[@user-ko8qb4rg1m]

Outstanding ⛷️

[@chelseaxjaye]

lol my parents met there 😅