Whiteface Mountain Ski CenterWhiteface Mountain Ski Resort is located near Lake Placid, New York where the 1980 Winter Olympics dominated the area. Whiteface is operated by the Olympic Regional Development Authority in conjunction with the winter sports at Lake Placid. Here you will find definitely more than snowboarding and skiing; every winter sport you can dream of is offered, including an opportunity to ride a luge sled. Whiteface Mountain is where you will find the Alpine slopes, terrain for all skiers, a Vertical drop of over 3,166 feet, four parks and a pipe with all amenities including on-mountain dining. The double black-diamond wilderness Slides are open only when safe, by the ski patrol. This entire recreational area is where you can find future and present Olympians in training, or just having fun.More Ski Resorts: Ski Resorts and Cross-Country Ski Areas |