WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- As the snow continues to fall, more trails continue to open at Whiteface Mountain, in Wilmington, N.Y. Just in time for the approaching holidays, more than 12-inches of snow has fallen on the Olympic mountain over the last 72 hours and more is on the way. Twenty-two trails are now open for skiing and riding including Essex, Mountain Run and Upper Thruway.

Temperatures and conditions also remain ideal for snowmaking. Whiteface Mountain’s low-energy, high-efficiency snow guns continue to blast snow on Upper Valley, Broadway, Draper’s Drop, Upper Thruway and more.  

Whiteface’s First tracks program has started for the season.  Skiers and riders can take an early morning guided run Saturdays and Sundays before the lifts and trails open to everyone else. First Tracks is limited to 14 intermediate and above level skiers and riders. For more details, or to register, email the mountain’s guest services desk, ski@whiteface.com.

This Saturday and Sunday, join High Peaks Cyclery for their telemark demo weekend. This is a great opportunity to test out this season’s alpine touring and telemark skis and boots. All ski levels are welcome and pre-registration is encouraged by contacting High Peaks Cyclery. 

PHOTOS of the 2017-’18 skiing and riding season at Whiteface Mountain can be found HERE. Photos courtesy of ORDA/ Whiteface Lake Placid.

-- ORDA --

Established in 1982, the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) was created by the State of New York to manage the facilities used during the 1980 Olympic Winter Games at Lake Placid. ORDA operates Whiteface, Belleayre and Gore Mountain ski areas; the Olympic Sports Complex at Mt. Van Hoevenberg; the Olympic speed skating oval, Olympic jumping complex and Olympic arena. As host to international and national championships, the Authority has brought millions of athletes, spectator and participants to the region, resulting in significant economic development.