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Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort Guide

Whiteface Mountain, United States

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Highest Lift1,350m4,429ft
Resort Height370m1,214ft
 Nearest AirportAlbany
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Whiteface Mountain

The ski area of Whiteface Mountain is at an altitude of 370m1,214ft.

Summary

Whiteface Mountain has direct access to 67 marked pistes, served by a total of 11 ski lifts.

The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.

Skiing

Whiteface Mountain offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.

Snowboarding

Whiteface Mountain is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Whiteface Mountain.

Notable Ski Runs

The most difficult run is the '12 Empire'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Whiteface Mountain?

The next notable snow forecast is 1cm-, expected on 19 March, with around 18cm7in forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Whiteface Mountain Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
26
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
32
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
17
Cross Country
Total Length
50km31 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
11

Altitudes & Slopes

Whiteface Mountain Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,350m4,429ft
Lowest Piste370m1,214ft
Resort Altitude (Whiteface Mountain)370m1,214ft
Max Vertical980m3,215ft

Ski Slope Aspects

N, NE

Whiteface Mountain has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Whiteface Mountain
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Whiteface Mountain?

This ski resort is in Wilmington, New York, United States.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Whiteface Mountain is Albany, 134 minutes drive away.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 11 ski lifts are able to uplift 13,279 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Season Dates

When is Whiteface Mountain open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Mid April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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