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
Olympic Authority, NY, Announces Upcoming Fall Festivals and Cultural Events at Venues The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) is preparing for a vibrant season of fall festivals across its venues that include the Lake Placid Legacy Sites, Gore Mountain in North Creek, and Belleayre Mountain in the Catskills. From Oktoberfest at Whiteface to Gore Mountain’s Harvest Festival and two weekends of Brews & Views and Fall Festival at […] Press Release | August 28, 2024 0 Comments
Grand Opening of the Notch Chair Lift at Whiteface Mountain, NY The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (‘Olympic Authority’) announces the grand opening of The Notch at Whiteface Mountain, New York on December 9, 2023. The Notch is the new quad-chair at Whiteface Mountain which was the biggest, most transformative project of the summer at the resort. The new Notch chair lift is a detachable quad lift that takes guests […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 7, 2023 0 Comments
East Coast Conditions Report – Jay Peak Takes an Early Lead The East Coast ski scene is gaining momentum with more terrain opening up every day. With recent snowfall accumulations the skiing keeps getting better. This conditions report is a mere sampling of the offerings available so far this season. The photos and conditions reports are all recent accounts. Jay Peak, VT: We’re just a knuckle hair away from TWO AND […] Robin Azer | December 6, 2016 0 Comments
Memorial Day Blizzard Serves up 3 Feet @ Whiteface Ski Area in New York | Photos Whiteface ski area at Lake Placid, New York got 36” of new snow over the Memorial Day Weekend. It started on Saturday, added up to 30” by Sunday, then tapered off on Monday. Today the sun is out and the snow is melting away. “Whiteface Mountain spokesman Jon Lundin says 36 inches of white powder has blanketed the nearly 5,000-foot […] Weather SnowBrains | May 28, 2013 1 Comment
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