Whiteface - Lake Placid Details and Photos
Wilmington, NY (Directions)
Last Updated: 2/11/2012 10:53 PM
Overview
- 16 Beginner
- 33 Intermediate
- 22 Advanced
- 3 Expert
Whiteface Lake Placid has the highest elevation in the Northeast, greatest vertical east of the Rockies, and snowmaking on 98% of our terrain. Long cruisers, endless Adirondack vistas, and a separate mountain area for kids and families make Whiteface the complete mountain.
In our place, you get mountains of fun….serious fun. On the mountain it’s stuff of winter... legends. Off the mountain, well you know we’ve been the top-ranked resort in North America for 15 straight years according to the readers of SKI Magazine.
We have the greatest vertical drop east of the Rockies and trails for everyone in your family. This is where the world's best come to train and compete and where kids come to learn and have fun. At the top of Whiteface, spare a moment to take in the views of the surrounding Adirondack peaks of New York. Spot Lake Champlain and Vermont to the east. Breathe deep. Point your skis downhill. Let them go. This is the face of eastern skiing. Read more
In our place, you get mountains of fun….serious fun. On the mountain it’s stuff of winter... legends. Off the mountain, well you know we’ve been the top-ranked resort in North America for 15 straight years according to the readers of SKI Magazine.
We have the greatest vertical drop east of the Rockies and trails for everyone in your family. This is where the world's best come to train and compete and where kids come to learn and have fun. At the top of Whiteface, spare a moment to take in the views of the surrounding Adirondack peaks of New York. Spot Lake Champlain and Vermont to the east. Breathe deep. Point your skis downhill. Let them go. This is the face of eastern skiing. Read more
Operations
Status
Open
Lifts Open/Total
10 of 11
Weekday Hours
Mon-Fri: 8:30a-4p
Trails Open/Total
70 of 86
Weekend Hours
Sat/Sun: 8:30a-4p
Acres Open/Total
209 of 314
Stats & Conditions
Base Elevation
1,220 ft
24-hr Snowfall
2"
Vertical Drop
3,430 ft
Avg Base Depth
22-28"
Peak Elevation
4,650 ft
Photos
Whiteface - Lake Placid Logo
Whiteface - Lake Placid Trail Map
Reviews & Tips (54)
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just spent the last three days at Whiteface - consideriung the lack of natural snow, the conditions were great as the snowmakers and groomers are doing a fantastic job - had total sunshine all three days which made visibility obviously excellent - was able to ski until 1:30 all three days before the grooming was skiied off - the summit chair was skiied off by 12:00 but the Wilmington 2 1/2 mile advanced blue trail was awesome all day - absolutely no crowds on the weekdays - never had to wait except for the opening of the gondola for 3 minutes
written Feb 09 2012 - 10:58 AM
Just spent the Last 3 Days on this Magnifcent Mountain. Ski It As early as Possible It is not called Iceface for nothing and once the crowds arrive and expose all the cover Razor blades can,t Help you cut and edge .With that said Midweek was awesome Mon and Tue they got 8 of frshies and you have the whole mountain to yourself.If you ski and don,t ski here your not sjiing at all
written Jan 31 2012 - 04:38 PM
This was my first trip to Whiteface and it was absolutely positively awesome! The people at guest services were super nice and helpful and so were the other folks just skiing there.
My tip though would be to sharpen your edges before you go. The day I went was not very icy, meaning the boiler plate was staying at bay, however conditions were getting firmer as the day went on. I quit at about 1:30, started at 9. I would suggest skiing as early as you can here. I know that's true for many mountains but this one in particular. Also try Aki sushi in Lake Placid if that's your thing! It was excellent and a great atmosphere.
written Jan 18 2012 - 03:08 PM
definately get the beginner package if you dont know what your doing. i didnt, and i wound up paying 99 for a 2 day tix, then 43 for a lesson, and i had my own board... where i could have payed 90 and gotten 2 lessons and rentals included. the rentals they had here weren't even real crappy like some places offer./ this mountain was beautiful and surprisingly there weren't that many people when we were there tues and wed (jan 10-11th) wednesday they do coke can deal for lift tickets which was pretty cheap. the people who operated the lifts were friendly and chatty with us and the instructer for my group lesson was awesome, because it wasnt real crowded the lesson i was in only had one other person in it, but if you do take lesson get there early, because lessons are at 10am or 1pm and the 10am ones are less full i think. come early so you actually get an instructor tho because after my lesson started a group of 10 people came and wanted one but the instructors had already left because they were not needed and thoes people had to wait for them to come back and it waisted time for their lesson
written Jan 16 2012 - 11:34 AM
If you plan to ski more than one day, you can store your skiis at the mountain for only 5 bucks.
written Jan 14 2012 - 08:21 PM
really liked getting my tickets thru liftopia, no hassle just walked up to the ticket window with my confirmation and done deal conditions went from worst to better thanks mother nature, even today colder than a well you know we great time riding, yesterday with the storm and no vis with the dumping they closed the top of the mtn but heel who can complain about dumping snow??
written Jan 14 2012 - 02:29 PM
Great deal in ski pass
No need to wait in line
Extremely convenient
We love to ski in lake Placid.
Snow is super, ski slopes are awesome
A lot to choose from even if you are a beginner.
View of the mountains are beautiful
written Jan 12 2012 - 12:35 PM
TO MAKE IT TO THE TOP AND HAVE A GREAT TMME skiing alll the way down. and do it so many more times.I LOVE TO SKI AT WHIE FACE. MOUNTAIN HAVE A NICE HOILDAY,
written Dec 19 2011 - 05:57 PM
Went up there recently 3/30 and 4/7 (midweek). Slides were open. No lift lines, trails are deserted. Even this late in the season close-to-perfect conditions. Best mountain on the East Coast. The $24 deal from Liftopia on my last trip was unbeatable. Too bad the season is coming to an end.
written Apr 10 2011 - 07:47 AM
Our most recent trip was March 31-April 1. Snow conditions were great. Based on parking lot and the lifts, there were at most 75 people on the hill. The whole mountain is open, Liftopia mid week tix are almost free and you have the best mountain in the east to yourself. Just go!
written Apr 03 2011 - 08:01 PM
Our trip to Whiteface over Ontario's March break was great. Skied for 3 days. First day was a sunday and Whiteface ran a discount day. It was busy howeever the lines moved quickly and tere was lots of room on the hill. Found Whiteace to be much more challenging the Mont Tremlant however less runs.Vacation was closer cheaper and more challenging.
written Mar 25 2011 - 08:09 AM
If it's been below 20 degrees F the previous night, bring freshly sharpened ski's if you expect to enjoy skiing this hill competently. Great views of the High Peaks on sunny days.
written Mar 23 2011 - 04:06 PM
We, (two adults and three children), just got back from Whiteface. Conditions were great making for a fantastic trip. We used the two of three day pack and saved about $135. We'll use
liftopia again next season. My only regret is that I didn't find liftopia sooner.
written Mar 20 2011 - 05:21 PM
I had a fun time skiing with my two boys during their March break holidays. Whiteface had great spring skiing conditions and short lineups. Lunch at Boule's Bistro was especially good for a ski hill. The boys especially liked the Slides area which I hear doesn't open too often. Liftopia saved us some money on lift tickets, as did the Wednesday Coca Cola deal. We'll be back for sure.
written Mar 19 2011 - 08:11 PM
Great mountain (esp. compared to Ontario!). Fantastic snow, beautiful views, good variety of runs for all levels of skier (my advanced-beginner/intermediate kids had no problem on any of the blue runs, although they were more like the black diamonds at our regular hill). Almost no lift lines. And perfect weather. Liftopia was a good deal (also better than Ontario!). Can't wait to come back.
written Mar 18 2011 - 08:17 AM
