WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- The 2014-’15 skiing and riding season gets underway this Sunday, Nov. 16, at Whiteface Mountain, in Wilmington, N.Y. Guests will be able to ski and ride at least three trails on the Olympic mountain.

Tickets are $40 for adults, $35 for teens and seniors and $30 for juniors. The mountain will close at 4 p.m., Sunday, and re-open Saturday, Nov. 22. Full-time operations are slated to begin on Friday, Nov. 28.

Media who would like to cover opening day at Whiteface Mountain should contact Jon Lundin, ORDA/Whiteface public relations, email: jlundin@orda.org, cell: 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.