Whiteface, Gore and Mt Van Hoevenberg Open to Season Pass Holders, Belleayre Opens This Weekend — Each with Upgraded Facilities
Multi Resort Passes Make New York State Ski Mountains More Accessible Than Ever
New York Ski Areas Rank Among Top Ski Destinations in the Northeast
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening dates of the 2025–26 winter season for the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) ski areas. While New York boasts more ski areas than any other state in the country, the Olympic Authority’s flagship mountains — Whiteface, Gore, and Belleayre — play a central role in the state’s publicly supported outdoor recreation network. Whiteface Mountain opened on November 15, along with Mt Van Hoevenberg’s first groomed Nordic terrain, becoming the first ski areas in New York to begin the season. Mt Van Hoevenberg is now open daily for season passholders with an anticipated opening to the public November 28. Whiteface reopens and Gore and Belleayre open to season passholders today, Friday, November 21, and to the public tomorrow, Saturday, November 22, with terrain expanding as conditions allow.
“New York is home to some of the best skiing and winter recreation in the country,” Governor Hochul said. “We are proud to kick off another season with new multi-resort passes that make it easier for New Yorkers to explore everything our regions have to offer. This announcement strengthens local economies and opens the door for even more visitors to experience the beauty of winter in New York State.”