Whiteface Mountain Resort Ski Resort

Approximately 1,850 rooms are available within a 10-mile radius including the villages of Wilmington and Lake Placid.

Breakfast

• Serving breakfast and lunch, Up a Creek is quaint and great for a quick bite. 5545 NY-86, Wilmington, NY 12997

Lunch

• The Cottage overlooks mirror lake and is the perfect place to get a bite to eat or a drink any time of the year. 77 Mirror Lake Drive, Lake Placid, NY 12946

Dinner

• R.F McDougalls Pub is a retro restaurant and bar with great burgers, steak and more. 5239 NY-86, Wilmington, NY 12997

Après/Nightlife

• With its fire tables and views of Lake Placid, Top Of the Park will help you soothe sore muscles as you select from a long list of Scotch, Bourbon, wine, craft beers and more. 2407 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY 12946

With the biggest vertical drop of the eastern ski resorts (3,430 feet), Whiteface, NY, offers 288 skiable acres serviced by 12 lifts, including one gondola. The ski area's summit elevation of 4,867 feet offers access to 87 named trails and 53 acres of glades skiing. Four terrain parks entertain freestylers.

The highest skiable terrain is 4,650 feet, and base elevation is 1,220 feet. The longest trail run is on Whiteface: Wilmington Trail, which is 2.1 miles long. The terrain is 20% beginner, 42% intermediate and 38% expert. Snowmaking covers 99% of the terrain and includes 335 snowguns and 40 miles of pipe. Average snowfall is 190 inches, and the ski season runs from November until about mid-April.

Skip the main parking lot, and head to Bears Den. It has a lot of parking as well as a ski school for beginners, dining and a nice lodge. If you want to head to the main mountain, take the shuttle or lifts. Avoid long gondola lines by staying on the mountain as long as possible. You should stop for lunch early to avoid long waits.

Expert skiers should head to The Slides, which are double black diamond trails. Nordic trails are available on the mountain for cross-country skiers. Rental gear is available at the Main Base Lodge and Bear Den Lodge. There are also many shops at the resort and lessons for all ages, including Play-n-Ski, Riglet Park and Future Medalist for kids four to six.