Welcome to Whiteface, the Olympic Mountain. We have the greatest vertical drop east of the Rockies and trails for everyone in your family. This is where the world's best come to train and compete and where kids come to learn and have fun. At the top of Whiteface, spare a moment to take in the views of the surrounding Adirondack peaks of New York. Spot Lake Champlain and Vermont to the east. Breathe deep. Point your skis downhill. Let them go. This is the face of eastern skiing.
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With the biggest vertical drop in the East it is easy to miss the gentler side of Whiteface Mountain. Easy Acres is a separate mountain, lodge, and ski school for families, kids and beginning skiers and riders. The Gondola transports guests to the summit of Little Whiteface and serves over 2400 vertical feet alone. The glades and the slides provide a wonderful experience for experts. And the towns of Lake Placid and Wilmington will charm everyone in your family. The total winter experience comes together at Whiteface.
Whiteface opened Lookout Mountain last season located between the Slides and Kids Kampus. Lookout Mountain features the Lookout Mountain Triple Chair, Intermediate trail "The Wilmington Trail" a 2.1 mile cruiser and two expert trails "Hoyt's High" and "Lookout Below" a narrow steep bump trail for thrill seekers. This season at lokout Mountain a new glade area is expected to open The Sugar Valley Glades a 25 acre expert area off of the Wilmington Trail.
When you get to the top of Whiteface, you'll be at the top of Northeast skiing. No ski mountain in the east reaches higher than ours. Around you, dozens of Adirondack peaks jut into the horizon. The fresh air filling your lungs has just blown over a protected park larger than Yellowstone and Yosemite, combined. And below you lie trails that have led Olympic athletes to glory. American Phil Mahre won silver here in the 1980 Games. AJ Kitt and Thomas Vonn have trained here.
Whiteface opened in 1958 and has earned its place in the annals of big-mountain skiing. It has the greatest vertical drop in the east, which means if pointing the boards downhill is your thing, you'll have plenty of opportunities. We regularly stage major national and international events, yet welcome first-time skiers every day. We have 85 runs (a third of which are rated for experts), 11 lifts including a gondola, terrain parks, adrenaline-pumping, between-the-trees skiing and six mountainside restaurants. Whiteface is the Olympic Mountain, which means not only can you carve the same turns as the world's best racers, you can visit the other Olympic facilities, like the Olympic Ski Jumping Complex and the Olympic Sports Complex, just down the road.
Whiteface stands tall, but it's within reach of skiers and riders of all levels. Our Kids Kampus provides a safe, fun place for families who are just learning to set an edge. And our Snowsports Pros are here to help people of all ages and abilities hone their skills and become as good as they want to be.
This is a place that has brought the best out of world-class athletes, outdoor enthusiasts, all-mountain skiers and riders and beginners for years. It's your turn.
Whiteface/Lake Placid ranked #1 in North America for off-hill activities 16 years in a row! Off site activities include bobsled and luge rides, cross country skiing, speed skating, public skating, and the Olympic museum- all in the Lake Placid area, and run by the Olympic Regional Development Authority.
There is no on-site lodging available at Whiteface Mountain. Lodging is available in Wilmington and in near by Lake Placid. You will find a wide range of accommodations from Four Star Luxury Hotels to more traditional Adirondack Rustic Lodges where you can warm up with friends over a hot cup of coffee, or just lounge by the fireplace with a game of poker, board games, or any other family favorites. Don't forget to take advantage of great shopping and dining too!
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