WILMINGTON, N.Y. (Nov. 18, 2016) --- The high efficiency, low energy snow guns are in place and snowmaking at Whiteface Mountain, in Wilmington, N.Y, resumes this Sunday, Nov. 20, as the Olympic mountain prepares for the opening of the 2016-‘17 skiing and riding season, Friday, Nov. 25.

Media is invited to learn more about mountain’s snowmaking operations as it blankets its “high usage” trails to include Excelsior, Summit Express, Upper Valley and Lower Valley with snow.

WHAT: Field trip of Whiteface Mountain’s behind the scenes and on-hill snowmaking operations

WHO: Whiteface Mountain snowmaking staff and management to include mountain general manager Aaron Kellett

WHERE: Whiteface Mountain, 5021 Route 86, Wilmington, N.Y., 12997

WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m. Media is asked to gather at the Whiteface Mountain Guest Services Desk by 8:45 a.m. Please dress appropriately for the weather and conditions

WHY:  Your opportunity to learn about snowmaking operations as Whiteface Mountain prepares for the 2016-’17 skiing and riding season. Opening day is slated for Nov. 25, conditions and weather permitting

Media interested in attending the snowmaking field trip to shoot video, photography and interview the mountain’s staff must RSVP to Jon Lundin, ORDA communications, Email: JLundin@orda.org, or call 518-637-6885.

-- 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.