Whiteface Mountain

Whiteface has history on its side. The mountain hosted alpine events during the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics and boasts the greatest lift-served vertical drop in the East. But its reputation rests on more than Olympic credentials. The skiing is steep, the weather can be formidable, and the views across the Adirondack High Peaks are extraordinary. Whiteface has a way of reminding you that you're in the mountains, not merely at a resort.