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
Skiable Area
117ha (289ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable 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
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