Whiteface Intermediate Skiing
Whiteface’s intermediate skiing is underrated. Whiteface’s reputation for steep and icy expert terrain belies the fact if boasts some great blue runs. With 43 percent of the slopes marked as “more difficult,” Whiteface has plenty of terrain for intermediates to explore.
In light of its reputation for being a difficult mountain, many will be surprised to learn that Whiteface has a surprising amount of intermediate terrain. Off the Summit Quad blue skiers will enjoy the scenic “Follies” trail which wraps around the shoulder of mountain and affords stunning views of Lake Placid several thousand feet below.
The newly carved Wilmington Trail has become an instant favorite because of its gentle rolls and drops, long length, and surprising lack of crowds. Take the new Lookout Mountain Triple and bear right as you get off the chair. There is also an excellent pod of intermediate terrain below the Freeway Double, but just be sure to get off at the mid-station because all of the terrain at the top terminal is advanced terrain.
Intermediates should also try the Excelsior trail from the top of Little Whiteface – it’s the longest blue run on the mountain – and adventurous intermediates will enjoy the gladed terrain in the Easy Acres Family Center, where two very open tree runs provide a nice introduction to skiing in the woods.