Lake Placid, NY, Trip Report: Fully Embracing an Idyllic Town Nestled in the Heart of the Adirondacks When trying to decide on a destination ski trip, there are countless factors to weigh when deciding what trip is right for you. Location, price, activities, accommodations, the ski resort itself, dining—the list goes on and on. For skiers and riders on the East Coast looking for a complete winter escape with great skiing, your options quickly narrow down to […] Trip Report Liam Abbott | March 4, 2025 0 Comments
Whiteface, NY, Conditions Report: A Mountain from the Rockies, in New York Report from Saturday, January 18 – Sunday, January 19, 2025 For someone who has never skied Whiteface before, you sure hear a lot about what this place is like as an East Coast skier. It’s icy. It’s absolutely freezing. It’s got a bigger vertical drop than most West Coast ski areas. It offers some of the most challenging in-bounds skiing on […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | January 23, 2025 1 Comment
Whiteface Mountain, Belleayre Mountain, and Gore Mountain in New York All Open This Friday, November 15 Whiteface Mountain The New York Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces that Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington will open to season passholders on Friday, November 15, with a special Passholder Appreciation Day. Thanks to colder temperatures, the crew at Whiteface fired up their snowmaking systems on November 8 and began laying down a thick base with the help of some […] Industry News Press Release | November 14, 2024 0 Comments
Whiteface Mountain, NY, Sees First Snow of Season The Adirondack Mountains in New York are one of the coldest places in the Lower 48. Whiteface Mountain has the nickname “Iceface” for its brutally cold winters and sometimes icy conditions. Skiing on ice is something all East Coast skiers have to deal with and are accustomed to. The mountain is also known for its high wind speeds, high elevation, […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 11, 2024 0 Comments
Exploring the Incredible Olympic-Level Infrastructure for Winter Sports at Lake Placid, NY There are 429 National Park Sites in the United States according to the National Park Foundation which spans across more than 84 million acres. There are parks in each state and also in the U.S. territories, including parks in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam. The Adirondack Mountains in New York State offer some of the best opportunities for outdoor recreation in a beautiful, natural setting, all […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | May 2, 2024 0 Comments
Whiteface, NY, Trip Report: Spring Skiing at Whiteface Mountain New York is home to 52 ski areas. The ski resorts stretch throughout the state and are primarily located in the Catskill and Adirondack Mountains. The State of New York also operates three ski resorts: Belleayre Mountain, Gore Mountain, and Whiteface Mountain. Belleayre is located in the Catskills while Gore and Whiteface are in the Adirondack Mountains. All three mountains […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 19, 2024 0 Comments
Alpine & Freeride Events Take the Stage at Olympic Authority Venues, NY With the ski and snowboard season picking up momentum at Whiteface, Belleayre, and Gore Mountains, racers and riders have a full slate of competitive events taking place. With different sized events and levels of competition for a wide variety of age groups, these events create a significant impact for the surrounding communities in the Adirondacks and Catskills and provide guests […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 30, 2024 0 Comments
Closing Dates at East Coast Ski Resorts With 75º temperatures and up across much of the Northeast today, spring is certainly here. Regardless, there is still plenty of great skiing to be had before the snow melts out. Go grab what you’d bring to the beach and go enjoy what is consistently the most relaxed part of every ski year. Related: Closing Dates at Utah Ski Resorts […] Industry News Spencer McLaughlin | April 14, 2023 0 Comments
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