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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 limited natural snow at higher elevations. With nighttime temperatures dropping in recent days, the crew was able to establish a solid base lower on the mountain, enabling terrain to open earlier than originally anticipated from the summit to the top of the Face Lift.
The Face Lift and Summit Quad will open at 10:00 a.m., with the Face Lift closing at 3:00 p.m. and the last chair up the Summit Quad at 3:30 p.m. Riva Ridge, Paron’s Run, Ilmar’s Alley, Lower Northway, and Summit Express are anticipated to be groomed and open. All skiers & riders will need to download on the Face Lift down the lower mountain to the base lodge.
Guests should anticipate early season conditions with skiing and riding on intermediate and advanced terrain only. Beginner terrain will not be available on opening weekend.
Food and beverage services will be limited but available throughout the opening weekend at the Base Lodge’s Cloudspin Bar & Grill. Additionally, the Brookside Apparel retail store and the rental and ski and board tuning shop will be open this opening weekend. Private lessons for intermediate and above skiers and riders are available by reservation.
SKI3 and Whiteface season passes can be purchased at whiteface.com at a discounted rate until December 4.
This opening weekend operations plan is subject to change due to weather and conditions. After this opening weekend, the mountain will close on Monday, with re-opening plans, dependent on weather and conditions, to be announced as soon as possible.
For the most up-to-date conditions reports and operational information for opening weekend and throughout the season, visit the snow report page: https://whiteface.com/mountain/conditions/ .
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Belleayre Mountain
The New York Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces that Belleayre Mountain will open to season passholders with a special Passholder Appreciation Day on Friday, November 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The mountain will then be open to everyone on Saturday, November 16.
With colder temperatures, Belleayre crews fired up snowmaking systems on November 12 on Upper and Lower Dot Nebel trails and Upper and Lower Seneca. The Hawk Quad Lift will open and service those trails this weekend, and the Hawk Parking Lot will serve as the base camp for skiers and riders on opening weekend. Beginner terrain will not be available on opening weekend.
Food and beverage services will be limited but available throughout the opening weekend with Cousin Vinnie’s food truck in Hawk Parking Lot E.
The Discovery Lodge at the base of Belleayre Mountain is being renovated to provide larger dining and relaxation spaces and enhance the experience for everyone at the mountain. As work continues, services will be limited. Season pass and ticket sales will only be available this weekend at the Discovery Lodge. Restrooms will be available this opening weekend at the Hawk Parking Area.
SKI3 and Belleayre season passes can be purchased at belleayre.com at a discounted rate until December 4.
This opening weekend operations plan is subject to change due to weather and conditions. After this opening weekend, the mountain will close on Monday, possibly re-opening again the following Friday, depending on weather and conditions.
For the most up-to-date conditions report and operational information for opening weekend and throughout the season, visit the snow report page at https://www.belleayre.com/mountain/conditions/.
Gore Mountain
The New York Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces that Gore Mountain will open to season passholders with a special Passholder Appreciation Day on Friday, November 15.
On Saturday and Sunday, November 16 and 17, Gore will be open for all to enjoy, with discounted lift tickets of $44 available. Tickets are available in person only, and Frequent Skier Card discounts will not be valid this weekend. The mountain will be open, with lifts operating from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on all three days.
With colder temperatures the past few days, crews fired up snowmaking systems on November 12 and began laying down a base on several trails with efforts focused primarily on the Tahawus trail, which will be open this weekend and serviced by the Adirondack Express II lift and the North Quad lift. Return service to the base lodge is available via the Adirondack Express II lift. The open terrain is for advanced skiers and riders only. Beginner terrain will not be available on opening weekend.
Retail, equipment rental and food services will be available in the base lodge throughout the opening weekend. Saddle Lodge will be open for restrooms only.
SKI3 and Gore season passes can be purchased at goremountain.com at a discounted rate until December 4.
This opening weekend operations plan is subject to change due to weather and conditions. After this opening weekend, the mountain will close on Monday, possibly re-opening again the following Friday, depending on weather and conditions.
For the most up-to-date conditions reports and operational information for opening weekend and throughout the season, visit the snow report page at https://goremountain.com/the-mountain/conditions/.
