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Whiteface, the Olympic Mountain, between Wilmington and Lake Placid on the Olympic Trail Scenic Byway, Rt. 86
Whiteface Ski Center
Olympic Byway, State Rt. 86, near Lake Placid in Essex County
Enjoy world class skiing or snowboarding in the High Peaks of the Adirondacks on the famed Olympic mountain, Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington.
Whiteface is know for its vertical, but has plenty of terrain for skiers and riders of all levels. Our special beginner area known as Kids Kampus, provides a safe, fun place for families who are just learning to set an edge. And our Snowsports Pros are here to help people of all ages and abilities hone their skills and become as good as they want to be. Eight-passenger gondola provides access to 86 trails, 53 acres of tree skiing and great views of the Adirondack High Peaks. Rentals, lessons and lots of snowmaking.
| Closest Community: | |
| Nearby Communities: | Wilmington |
| Closest Byway: | Olympic Byway |
| Distance from Byway: | on |
| Closest Route #: | State Rt. 86 |
| Scenic View: | Scenic views of the Adirondack Mountains and Lake Placid |
| Indoors or Outdoors: | outdoor |
| Admission Fee: | yes |
| ADA Compliance: | yes |
| Restroom Available: | yes |
| Bus Parking: | yes |
| Latitude: | 44.3581365342 |
| Longitude: | -73.8643314768 |
| URL: | Whiteface Ski Center website |