Whiteface’s vertical drop of 3,430 feet is respectable even by Western standards and gives it bragging rights among Eastern resorts. Skiing at New York’s Whiteface means staying at the nearby villages of Wilmington or Lake Placid rather than in a base village, so lodging has evolved around the many inns and hotels in the nearby towns. Ski-and-stay packages abound — 103 at last count.
Where: Whiteface
What: 103 ski-and-stay packages
When: Season-long
Today’s base depth: 28-48 inches
Go to: Lake Placid packages
