Photo: foqus / CC BY 2.0About Whiteface Mountain
Whiteface Mountain is a ski resort in New York. It offers 3,430 feet of vertical drop, 299 skiable acres, 94 marked runs, served by 11 lifts, with an average of about 195" of snow a year. Whiteface distinguishes 3,430 feet of greatest vertical from 3,166 feet of lift-served vertical. Snowfall is the official 10-year average.
Why Visit Whiteface Mountain?
- 94 runs with 3,428ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 195"
- 299 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 11 lifts including gondola, chairlift
- Full-service resort with 7+ amenities and facilities
Where to Stay
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Mountain Statistics
4,649ft
Summit Elevation
1,417m
1,220ft
Base Elevation
372m
3,428ft
Vertical Drop
1,045m
299 acres
Skiable Area
121 ha
94
Total Runs
2.1mi
Longest Run
3.38km
11
Lifts
195"
Avg. Snowfall
495cm annually
How Whiteface Mountain compares
Terrain Breakdown
24%
46%
30%
●Beginner
24% of trails
■Intermediate
46% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
30% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 15, 2025
Closing DayApril 15, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Amenities & Facilities
Ski School
Equipment Rental
Terrain Park
Child Care
Cross-Country Trails
Adaptive Skiing
Racing Program
Getting to Whiteface Mountain
By Car
Whiteface Mountain is in New York, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude44.3657
Longitude-73.9026
RegionNew York, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Whiteface Mountain trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Whiteface Mountain averages 195" of snowfall a year.
Whiteface Mountain rates 24% of its terrain as beginner, across 94 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Whiteface Mountain averages 195" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 4,649 ft.
Whiteface Mountain is located in New York, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 44.3657, -73.9026.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Whiteface Mountain, plus any places we've researched.
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