So, have you skied long enough to become really good? Have you run out of challenges on the East coast slopes? If so, you are cordially invited to visit Whiteface Mountain, NY to test your mettle on our ski slopes.
Whiteface Mountain opened in 1958 and has become known throughout the world for its big-mountain skiing. It has the greatest vertical drop in the east at 3,430 feet, which means that once you point the boards downhill, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to test your skills. This is more vertical than Aspen in Colorado, Snowbird in Utah and all of the ski resorts on the east coast. Visitors who come to Whiteface Mountain have a total of 22 miles of ski terrain spread out over 88 trails to navigate.
Visitors and tourists flock to Whiteface Mountain to watch regularly stage major national and international skiing events. However, first-time skiers and riders are welcomed and encouraged to take up the sport on the beginner slopes. Professional instructors are ready and willing to give assistance.
Whiteface is an Olympic Mountain, which means not only can tourists carve the same turns as the world's best skiers, but they can also visit the other Olympic facilities, such as the Olympic Ski Jumping Complex and the Olympic Sports Complex located in Lake Placid. This is a place that has brought the best out of world-class athletes, outdoor enthusiasts, all-mountain skiers and riders and beginners for years.
Whiteface Mountain is the fifth highest mountain in New York, and is one of the High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains. Set apart from most of the other High Peaks, the summit offers a 360-degree view of the Adirondacks and occasionally, on a clear day, vacationers can make out parts of Vermont and Canada. Even the skyscrapers of Montreal, 80 miles away, can be seen on a very clear day. Unique among the High Peaks, Whiteface Mountain features a developed summit and is accessible by car . The Memorial Highway is a paved road leading to Whiteface's summit and is open in the summer, with the Castle Café, a restaurant at 4, 610 ft., serving gourmet mountain cuisine.
Although Whiteface Mountain is primarily known for its winter sports, there is also a full slate of summer activities available. In addition to the Olympic Facilities open to touring, Whiteface also offers bobsled rides, mounting biking, ice skating, hiking, nature walks, mountain picnics, horseback riding and gold mining. The Memorial Highway is a paved road leading to Whiteface's summit and is open in the summer, with the Castle Café, a restaurant at 4, 610 ft., serving gourmet mountain cuisine.
If you’re looking for an exciting vacation, come to Whiteface Mountain and take advantage of our many offerings. Although this short bio highlights skiing, there is so much more to do and see.
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