Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort Guide
Whiteface Mountain, United States
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 4,429ft |
| Resort Height | 1,214ft |
| Nearest Airports | Burlington and Albany |
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Whiteface Mountain
The ski area of Whiteface Mountain is at an altitude of 1,214ft.
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 2in, expected on 21 November, with around 26in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 2,949ft | Snow to 2,556ft | Snow to 1,440ft | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Whiteface Mountain Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 32 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 17 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 31 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 11 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Whiteface Mountain Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 4,429ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 1,214ft |
| Resort Altitude (Whiteface Mountain) | 1,214ft |
| Max Vertical | 3,215ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, NE
Whiteface Mountain has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| 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 Burlington, 121 minutes drive away.
Albany, Montreal Trudeau and Rutland airports are all within three hours drive.
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.
