Best Ski Mountains in Wilmington

Upstate New York’s Adirondack Mountains boast a rich ski history dating back to 1932 when Lake Placid Village became the first US site to host the Olympic Winter Games. Before the 1930s, the town of Wilmington was primarily a nordic skiing destination however the 1980 Winter Olympics at Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort put Wilmington, NY on the map as one of the top ski destinations in Upstate New York. From bunny hills and beginner zones to world-class Olympic double diamond trails, here’s our guide to the best ski mountains in Wilmington, NY.

Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort

5021 NY-86, Wilmington, NY

(518) 946-2223

Wilmington is home to one of the top ski resorts in New York with the greatest vertical drop east of the Rockies! Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort encompasses three mountain peaks with six terrain parks and 90 trails for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. Whiteface Mountain offers some of the best learning terrain in the East for beginners and Olympic-level double black diamonds and endless off-piste terrain for experts.

Non-skiers can share in the “Greatest Winter Experience in the East” on a 15-minute ride to the summit of Little Whiteface on the Cloudsplitter Gondola from the Main Base Lodge. Perched at 4,867 feet, the views of Lake Placid, Lake Champlain, and the tallest peaks in New York State are unbeatable. Host of the 1980 Winter Olympics, Whiteface Mountain is one of the Lake Placid Legacy Sites which includes the Olympic Center, Olympic Jumping Complex, and Mt Van Hoevenberg Bobsled Experience – all nearby when you visit Whiteface Ski Mountain.

Titus Mountain Family Ski Center

215 Johnson Rd, Malone, NY

(518) 483-3740

Titus Mountain Family Ski Center is ranked one of the best family-friendly ski areas in North America and one of the most affordable ski mountains in Upstate New York! Situated only an hour from Wilmington NY, Titus Ski Mountain features three interconnected mountains with 50 trails ranging from beginner hills and gracious groomers to “forever wild” freestyle terrain for advanced skiers and experts. Your affordable Titus ski pass also includes tubing and night skiing in Moon Valley!

When it’s time to warm up and refuel, a cozy old-school ski lodge awaits with roaring fireplaces, Mo’s Pub and Grill, a kid’s area for playtime, and an outdoor patio with firepits for bluebird days in the Adirondack Mountains.