Contact:
Elise Ruocco | eruocco@orda.org | (518) 523-1655
November 26, 2021
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WHITEFACE & GORE MOUNTAINS, AND MT. VAN HOEVENBERG TO OPEN ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26Belleayre Mountain will Open November 27 |
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The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) today announced the opening of Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, Gore Mountain in North Creek, and Mt. Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid. All three will open Friday, November 26 for the 2021-22 season. Belleayre Mountain in Highmount, NY will open Saturday, November 27. Whiteface Mountain will open with over 2 miles of terrain, spanning 30 acres. Skiers and riders will have access to five trails via the Face Lift chair and Cloudsplitter Gondola to Excelsior, Summit Express, Upper Valley, Lower Valley, and Fox trails. “We are excited to show off our newest improvements to lifts, lodges, and snowmaking, and we can’t wait to see our skiers and riders,” said Whiteface Mountain General Manager Aaron Kellett. Whiteface has modernized its entire snowmaking system, replaced its Bear Lift with a new quad out of the Base Area, and has completed all finish work on its Legacy Lodge at Midstation.
Belleayre Mountain will open Saturday with over 2 miles of terrain on the Deer Run and Dot Nebel trails, serviced via the Catskill Thunder Gondola and Lift #8. “With the improvements and major snowmaking upgrades, we are taking advantage of the recent cold temperatures to get the season underway,” said Belleayre Mountain General Manager Bruce Transue. Belleayre’s modernized snowmaking capabilities are supported by a new pump house and the addition of 235 more HKD snow guns. Several improvements were also made to buildings and guest areas, including a new outdoor foodservice area and Base Area paving.
COVID-19 protocols include capacity restrictions including mask requirements in all buildings, online advanced ticketing requirements, and strategic safety signage and communications. ORDA’s ticket products utilize RFID technology for touchless, hassle-free, and direct-to-lift access. ORDA also features new foodservice technology which allows guests to order meals ahead of time for convenient pickup. ORDA encourages all guests to visit its websites to review COVID-19 protocols in detail. “People want to be outdoors. Enjoying nature and the mountains helps maintain balance in our lives. We have been waiting for the winter weather and are excited to welcome our skiers and snowboarders back to our mountains and trails,” said Olympic Regional Development Authority President and CEO, Mike Pratt.
The best prices for season passes are available through December 8, 2021. For more information about tickets and passes, employment, opening schedules, improvement projects, and a current snow report, visit Whiteface, Gore, Belleayre, or Mt. Van Hoevenberg.
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