Whiteface Mountain
New York, USA
Olympic Adirondack skiing: 3,166 ft of lift-served vertical, The Slides, and Lake Placid 20 minutes away.
Whiteface Mountain is home to the greatest vertical drop in the East at 3,430 feet, offering dramatic fall-line skiing with stunning views of the Adirondacks and Lake Champlain. Known for its challenging steep terrain and reliable snowmaking, this former Olympic venue delivers authentic East Coast skiing with variable conditions that build character.
Whiteface Mountain at a glance
- Base elevation: 1,220 ft
- Summit elevation: 4,867 ft
- Vertical drop: 3,166 ft
- Skiable terrain: 299 acres
- 94 runs and 9 lifts
- Average annual snowfall: 195 inches
- Ski passes: Mountain Collective
- Nearest major airport: ALB
On this page: the 16-day snow forecast, getting there from the airport, flights, hotels and lift tickets for Whiteface Mountain.