Hunter Mountain vs Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Hunter 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 | Hunter 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
Hunter Mountain
Limited
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Limited
Intermediates
Hunter Mountain
Good
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Very good
Experts
Hunter Mountain
Limited
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Limited
Off-piste
Hunter Mountain
Not ideal
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Limited
Terrain Park
Hunter Mountain
Not ideal
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Not ideal
Families
Hunter Mountain
Not ideal
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Limited
Snow Confidence
Hunter Mountain
Not ideal
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Not ideal
Budget
Hunter Mountain
Not ideal
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Hunter Mountain | Whiteface Mountain Ski Center |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 26.7 km | 37.5 km |
| Vertical drop | 488 m | 956 m |
| Lifts | 10 | 12 |
| Top elevation | 969 m | 1329 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | December (~95cm) |
| Day pass | €175 | €180 |
Piste
Hunter Mountain
26.7 km
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
37.5 km
Vertical drop
Hunter Mountain
488 m
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
956 m
Lifts
Hunter Mountain
10
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
12
Top elevation
Hunter Mountain
969 m
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
1329 m
Snow reliability
Hunter Mountain
variable snow
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
variable snow
Snowiest month
Hunter Mountain
No data
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
December (~95cm)
Day pass
Hunter Mountain
€175
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
€180
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Hunter Mountain if...
you want better value.
Choose Whiteface Mountain Ski Center if...
you want cruisy red runs.