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WHITEFACE

📍Wilmington, New York, USA

⬛ Steep & Deep🏔️ Expert Paradise🏞️ Scenic CruiserIndependent☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Baombaom · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
3,430 ft
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Skiable terrain
Over 299 acres
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Avg snowfall
190 in*
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Lifts
11*

Whiteface Snowsports School

Bear Den Lodge, Whiteface Mountain

Ski LessonsSnowboard Lessons

Group and private ski and snowboard lessons meet at Bear Den Lodge. Reservations are required, and lesson participants collect rental equipment there too. Ticket and rental inclusions depend on the program.

Why we like it

Using one learning-area base simplifies a first visit. Leave time for check-in and fitting, and compare the full package before choosing your lesson.

Best for:

First-time visitorsCoordinating lessons and equipment
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-29

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Whiteface Lesson Equipment Rentals

Bear Den Lodge, Whiteface Mountain

Rentals

Lesson participants pick up ski or snowboard rentals at Bear Den Lodge. Packages include helmets, and higher-performance equipment is offered for experienced skiers. Winter clothing is not rented.

Why we like it

A practical option when lessons and gear need to be arranged together. Bring suitable clothing and check whether your lesson already includes the equipment.

Best for:

Lesson participantsTravelling without equipment
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, rentals.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-29

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Pro Tip: Book Early

Lessons and rentals at popular resorts often book up quickly, especially during peak season and holidays. We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred times.

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Whiteface Mountain, Whiteface Lake Placid

Compare the kind of instruction or equipment you need. The provider can match your ability, age and dates to a current program.

Typically mid November to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://whiteface.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
3430
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Ride the Cloudsplitter Gondola to Little Whiteface for Adirondack and Lake Placid views.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning
Summer/fall gondola operation follows a seasonal schedule.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
1220
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
4867
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
94
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
Over 299
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Lifts, Reported average snowfall (in).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Whiteface mountain statistics ↗3,430 ft including The Slides, 3,166 ft lift-served, 4,867 ft geographic peak, highest skiable terrain 4,650 ft, Wilmington Trail 2.1 miles. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Slides ↗Expert-only terrain from Summit Quad; patrol controls access and posts current entry requirements. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mt Van Hoevenberg bobsled experience ↗Bobsled track is at Mt Van Hoevenberg and current visitor experience is a summer wheeled ride. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Driving to Whiteface ↗Wilmington ski area, north approach via I-87, 9N and 86, southern approach via I-87 and Lake Placid. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa | Lake Placid, NY | AAA Four Diamond ↗Lake Placid · Classic Rooms · Junior Suites · Family Rooms · Dining · Spa & Salon · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Lake Placid Hotel in the Adirondacks | Whiteface Lodge ↗short, scenic walk · Lake Placid · Luxury Suites · Sleeps up to 10 · Spa at Whiteface Lodge · Kanu · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Lake Placid Hotel on Mirror Lake | Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort ↗Indoor pool · sauna · steam room · whirlpool tub · Pet-friendly rooms · Mirror Lake · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Whiteface on-mountain dining ↗Cloudspin Bar & Grill serves pub food and local brews on the third level of the Main Base Lodge; Base Camp Market is the cafeteria-style option on the second level. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Big Slide Brewery & Public House ↗Big Slide is a Lake Placid brewery and public house established in 2016. Its ten taps pour house-brewed beer. The scratch kitchen uses regional producers and serves brick-oven pizza, burgers and pub fare. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Whiteface official current website ↗

    Official current website checked; no exact 2026–27 opening or closing date verified.

  • Cloudsplitter Gondola Ride Summer ↗

    Ride the Cloudsplitter Gondola to Little Whiteface for Adirondack and Lake Placid views.

  • Mountain Stats - Whiteface Mountain ↗

    The operator lists a 1,220-foot base, 4,867-foot peak, 94 trails, and 299 skiable acres excluding the conditional Slides terrain.

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