Tag: whiteface

Go Big at Whiteface During the FISU Games

Woman in a helmet and goggles on a trail high on Whiteface Mountain with her arm in the air and a big open smile with excitement about the mountains and trails below her in the background.

It’s going to be big, and it’s going to be great. The best part is you can spectate and recreate! Whiteface is not only the host of the alpine ski competitions of the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games but also open to the public for skiing and riding. With the greatest vertical drop… Read more »

Children of Winter Growing Up Strong

Three young children on skis learning from an instructor outside the Bear Den at Whiteface Mountain

Born and Raised on Whiteface Mountain by Jaime Collins (Series, Article III) Imagine children playing outside – not just in summer but all year long. You’d expect them to grow up aware of themselves and nature, right? Now imagine those children growing up playing outside on a mountain. In winter. We’d expect these kids will… Read more »

Protecting Our Environment – A Priority at ORDA 

A wintry, snow covered landscape view of Little Whiteface from Parron's Run near the Whiteface Mountain summit.

The Adirondack and Catskill Parks mean many things to many people. Chief among them are wilderness and the natural world, for that is why these precious areas were earmarked for conservation. Our work at New York State’s Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) is inherently complex. ORDA is mandated to preserve the Olympic Region’s legacy, to… Read more »

Gore and Whiteface Mountains Remain Open

Skier at Gore Mountain in spring

Record-breaking, first season ever that Gore Mountain is open into May   New York State’s Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) announces additional spring skiing at Gore Mountain and Whiteface Mountain for this weekend, weather and conditions permitting. Gore Mountain: When: Open Friday – Sunday, April 29 – May 1* What: Terrain for intermediate and expert abilities. Tickets: Adult… Read more »

Ski Venue Details for the Weekend Ahead

Gore Mountain Views

Belleayre, Gore, Whiteface, and Mt Van Hoevenberg Extend Their Seasons New York State’s Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) announces exciting additions to its schedules for spring skiing at Belleayre Mountain, Gore Mountain, Mt Van Hoevenberg, and Whiteface Mountain. Belleayre Mountain When: Open Friday, April 22. What: Terrain for experts only, rentals will not be available. One lift… Read more »