Gore Mountain vs Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Gore Mountain and Whiteface Mountain Ski Center are neighbouring resorts in New York - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Gore Mountain | Whiteface Mountain Ski Center |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Limited |
| Intermediates | Good | Very good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Gore Mountain
Limited
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Limited
Intermediates
Gore Mountain
Good
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Very good
Experts
Gore Mountain
Limited
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Limited
Off-piste
Gore Mountain
Not ideal
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Limited
Terrain Park
Gore Mountain
Not ideal
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Not ideal
Families
Gore Mountain
Not ideal
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Limited
Snow Confidence
Gore Mountain
Not ideal
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Not ideal
Budget
Gore Mountain
Not ideal
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Gore Mountain | Whiteface Mountain Ski Center |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 61.4 km | 37.5 km |
| Vertical drop | 769 m | 956 m |
| Lifts | 14 | 12 |
| Top elevation | 1091 m | 1329 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | March (~60cm) | December (~95cm) |
| Day pass | €180 | €180 |
Piste
Gore Mountain
61.4 km
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
37.5 km
Vertical drop
Gore Mountain
769 m
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
956 m
Lifts
Gore Mountain
14
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
12
Top elevation
Gore Mountain
1091 m
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
1329 m
Snow reliability
Gore Mountain
variable snow
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
variable snow
Snowiest month
Gore Mountain
March (~60cm)
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
December (~95cm)
Day pass
Gore Mountain
€180
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
€180
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Gore Mountain if...
you want the bigger ski area.
Choose Whiteface Mountain Ski Center if...
you want cruisy red runs.