WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- Just kidding…But we are! While the snow may be slow to fall, skiing and riding enthusiasts can still enjoy a fun filled day at Whiteface Mountain, in Wilmington, N.Y., with the opportunity to return for free this season, experience winter in full force and tackle the greatest vertical in the east!

This holiday season, those who purchase a single full-day or multi-day lift ticket at the window, online at Whiteface.com, through a lodging package, or Frequent Skier Card that is valid between Dec. 21 through Jan. 2, 2016 will receive a FREE one-day, non-holiday lift ticket that can be redeemed starting Jan. 4 through the end of the 2015- 2016 season. To purchase a ticket, please visit www.whiteface.com. This offer cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.

With cooler temps and a lineup of festive activities and entertainment, the holiday spirit is alive at Whiteface Mountain. In addition to hitting the slopes, visitors can relax in the newly renovated solarium featuring the Taste NY Café with locally sourced from New York State products including yogurts, cheese and charcuterie, pastries, snacks, wine and a selection cold, local beers on draft.

The Cloudspin Lounge offers guests live music, après ski fare with a Southwestern twist, a selection of cold brews and beverages and the mouthwatering Angus Beef Burger. Kiddos can dance to music, play games, win prizes and they may just spot a few of their favorite holiday characters roaming around to spread the cheer.

For more information about these activities and events that take place at ORDA's Olympic venues, visit www.whitefacelakeplacid.com.

-- 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.