Whiteface Mountain boasts the highest vertical drop in the East at 3,430 feet and is ranked as the top ski resort in the Eastern US. Whiteface features 86 trails, 283 acres of terrain and off-piste double-black diamond wilderness terrain (The Slides). This is where the world's best come to train and compete and where kids come to learn and have fun. Whiteface is located just outside the village of Lake Placid, one of the best ski towns in the East.
Ski the Face. Boasting the greatest vertical east of the Rockies, even more than Lake Louise. Voted #1 in off-hill activities by Ski Magazine. Ski & Stay packages start at $89.
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Packages include four diamond accommodations and daily lift tickets to Whiteface Mt and an Olympic Passport for two adults granting access to each venue. Enjoy three restaurants, crackling fires and private skating.
Mountain Statistics
Vertical Rise
3,430 ft
Base Elevation
1,220 ft
Summit Elevation
4,650 ft
Annual Snowfall
200 inches
Number of Trails
86
Skiable Acres
283
Longest Run
2.1 miles
Snowmaking
98%
Lifts
Number of Lifts
11
Gondolas/Trams
1
High Speed Quad Chairs
1
Quad Chairs
1
Triple Chairs
2
Double Chairs
5
Surface Lifts
1
Lift Capacity
10385 (skiers per hour)
Whiteface Resort Features
Snowboarding
yes
Night Skiing
no
Tubing
yes
Cross Country Skiing
yes
Snowshoe Trails
yes
Terrain Park
Half Pipe
yes
Quarter Pipe
yes
Whiteface Snow Report
OPEN with 59 trails and 9 lifts. 1" of new snow. (full report)
Whiteface / Lake Placid Lodging
Lodging at Base
no
Lodging Nearby
yes
Although there are some accommodations near the base of Whiteface, and in Wilmington, the popular town of nearby Lake Placid provides the majority of accommodation options. Lake Placid is recognized as one of the best ski towns in the Eastern US.
Price lows reflect early/late season rates. Ages 6 and under ski free. Ages 70+ discounts available.
Note: Pricing is subject to change and is based on resort ticket window prices published on resorts website. Use for reference only. Pricing last updated 12/19/2011
Ski the Face. Boasting the greatest vertical east of the Rockies, even more than Lake Louise. Voted #1 in off-hill activities by Ski Magazine. Ski & Stay packages start at $89.
