Whiteface Mountain
Host of the 1980 Olympic downhill near Lake Placid, with the greatest vertical drop in the Northeast and authentic New York mountain heritage.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
1,004m (3,294ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,483m (4,865ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
479m (1,572ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
444cm (175in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
94
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
11
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
289 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
20%
Intermediate
47%
Advanced
33%
Best For
Location
Whiteface sits in the High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains in far northern New York, near the town of Lake Placid. This is continental interior terrain with cold, exposed upper slopes and the long vertical relief typical of the region.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Burlington (BTV), about 2 hours from the resort by road.
- Burlington (BTV)2 hoursDirections
- Montréal (YUL)2.5 hoursDirections
- Albany (ALB)2.5 hoursDirections
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