Improvements - Cloudsplitter Gondola & More

At Whiteface, we’re committed to creating an unmatched experience that immerses you in our Olympic legacy…and we’ve been busy doing just that, come see what we’ve been up to!

Improvements Update September 2021

Winter is right around the corner, and we are full throttle on improvement projects at Whiteface. The new quad has been taking shape with tower pours starting from the top and at the base drilling and blasting to drop the load height and accommodate a better grade from the base lodge. No more laboring uphill...

Improvements Update August 2021

What does the Lake Placid Legacy mean to you? When you're an Olympic Mountain, the history runs deep. Midstation Lodge at Whiteface is no exception. It was the center of activity for the 1980 Olympics, as the alpine event athletes sped down the face trails on their way to the finish. Whiteface and Lake Placid...

Improvements Update July 2021

This summer, we are deep into several lift projects at Whiteface. We'll start with the Face Lift, which is coming up on its 20th anniversary. To celebrate, the Face Lift is getting all new Brains! We are doing a complete renovation with a fancy new control system, the Doppelmayr Connect. This system features state-of-the-art technology...

Improvements Update June 2021

This spring and continuing into summer, we are busy with improvements at Whiteface Mountain. We've had a lot of success the past couple of years with our summer projects, and we continue to take full advantage of our short construction schedule. We have moved into our Cloudsplitter Gondola phase two project, replacing the low voltage system,...

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Snowmaking Phase II

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Snowmaking Improvement

Installation

Snowmaking is currently our most significant improvement project. This year we are in phase II of a three-phase snowmaking improvement project. Phase II brings us new motors and drives in our pump houses and almost 30,000 feet of replacement snowmaking pipe.

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Snowmaking Improvement

Pipe

Replacing tens of thousands of feet of snowmaking pipeline this summer!

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Snowmaking Improvement

Pump House 2

Extensive snowmaking upgrades with 14 new 600 horsepower drives that will move 1000 gallons of water a minute!

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Snowmaking Improvement

Pump House 2

Last summer, we started out with a complete upgrade of our main pump house.

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Snowmaking Improvement

Pump House 2

Getting water to the summit of Whiteface is no easy feat and Pump House One is where everything starts, bringing water from the river and sending it up the mountain.

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Snowmaking Improvement

Pump House 2

To keep the water pressure up the mountain, we operate five pump houses.

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Snowmaking Improvement

Pump House 2

The water comes out of the Ausable River at Pump House One and is sent up to Pump House Two.

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Snowmaking Improvement

Pump House 3

Our end goal is to increase the pressure going up the mountain, utilize more efficient LowE guns, and substantially increase the amount of water we move up the mountain above the Legacy Lodge.

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Snowmaking Improvement

Pump House 3

With these new upgrades, we will be able to double our water flow up Whiteface to 6000 gallons. Make more snow faster and more efficiently, get more of the mountain open earlier, and reduce the number of hours it takes to do it.

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Snowmaking Improvement

Pump House 5

Pump House Two will use 6 new motors to increases the water pressure, then send it up to brand new pumps, motors, and lines at Pump Houses Three, Four, and Five.

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Snowmaking Improvement

Pump House 5

This project also includes replacing tens of thousands of feet of snowmaking pipeline.

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New Lifts

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Lift Improvements

New Quad

The new quad has been taking shape at our base with tower pours starting from the top and at the base drilling and blasting to drop the load height and accommodate a better grade from the base lodge.

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Lift Improvements

New Quad

Excavation for the new quad base terminal.

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Lift Improvements

New Quad

Surveyors setting the locations for the new quad towers.

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Lift Improvements

New Quad

The Deer trail will now extend all the way to the bottom of Round-a-bout.

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Lift Improvements

New Quad

The Bear Chair being removed to make way for a new SkyTrac quad that will go from the edge of the Mixing Bowl trail to the existing offload of the Bear chair.

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Lift Improvements

New Quad

The new SkyTrac quad will go from skiers left of the Mixing Bowl trail, following the Bear Chair line up to the top of the existing Bear Chair.

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Lift Improvements

Top of Gondola

We have moved into our Cloudsplitter Gondola phase two project, replacing the low voltage system, which will complete a total renovation. Next up, the Face Lift is getting a complete update this summer, including a new motor, a new drive, and new communication lines.

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Lift Improvements

Face Lift

How do we get new parts in the gantry of the Face Lift wheelhouse, you ask? All they need is a lift...

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Lift Improvements

Face Lift

Shinny and new, the "brain" of the Face Lift is this newly installed one-of-a-kind custom station equipment cabinet.

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Legacy Lodge

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Legacy Lodge

Patio

We are in the home stretch of the two-phase Legacy Lodge project. The lower-level heated patio is poured and ready to host you for some mid-mountain respite. The kitchen equipment is in, and we are working on final tie-ins and finishes.

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Legacy Lodge

Patio

Concrete is being pumped at Legacy lodge from a pumper truck to pour the 2,000 square-foot patios with an electric radiant ice melt system.

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Legacy Lodge

Patio

The patio at Legacy Lodge will be a 2,000 square foot heated stone deck when completed. We can't wait to join you on the patio this winter!

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Legacy Lodge

Fixtures & Finishes

The fishing touches are in the works! Legacy Lodge, fixtures, and finishes are being installed in preparation for the lodge's full completion for the 2021/22 winter season.

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Legacy Lodge

Finished Ceiling

The Legacy Lodge construction entered phase two this spring. Work has started on both kitchens and the cafe area, installing all the finishes and fixtures.

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Legacy Lodge

Patio

Finalizing the downstairs level, complete with patio and fire pit. Legacy Lodge will be fully operational for the 2021/22 winter season.

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Legacy Lodge

A legacy is something that defines us and gives us our sense of purpose. We are excited to introduce you to the Legacy Lodge, our newest addition at Whiteface!

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The New Midstation Lodge

The 10,000 sq. ft. Midstation lodge, at 2,100 ft. of elevation, will be a respite for skiers and riders seeking an amazing resort experience.

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The New Midstation Lodge

Offering food and beverage service, large dining area, multiple seating spaces, full restroom amenities and an expansive viewing deck offering spectacular vistas of the High Peaks.

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Midstation Lodge Construction is on-going

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The New Midstation Lodge

Offering food and beverage service, large dining area, multiple seating spaces, full restroom amenities and an expansive viewing deck offering spectacular vistas of the High Peaks.

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The view of the lodge construction as of late Summer 2020

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The New Midstation Lodge

The lodge will be accented by many natural elements such as Adirondack timber and custom stonework. Large insulated windows will allow for maximum light while framing picturesque views of the resort.

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A close up view of construction progress on the new Midstation lodge

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The New Midstation Lodge

Construction of the new Midstation Lodge at Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort, replacing the structure that was destroyed by fire on November 30, 2019, commenced this spring.

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The foundation being laid for the new lodge in Spring of 2020

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The New Midstation Lodge

The majority of skiers will be able to access the lodge from the mountain’s upper trails.

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The new Lodge taking shape

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The New Midstation Lodge

Several of the new lodge’s amenities will be ready for use during the next ski season in November of 2020. The second phase of construction will complete the Midstation Lodge project by October 2021.

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The Midstation Lodge being framed in Summer 2020

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The New Midstation Lodge

Initial renderings of the new lodge show an architectural style reminiscent of an Adirondack great-lodge featuring long sloping rooflines, sweeping decks and a massive interior with vaulted ceilings.

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The roof being assembled in Summer 2020

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New Gondola

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Cloudsplitter Gondola Facelift

New Cloudsplitter Gondola cabins on top of Little Whiteface. A Cloudsplitter Gondola ride is the best way to enjoy the awe-inspiring natural beauty of the Adirondacks in all seasons.

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Cloudsplitter Gondola Facelift

The Cloudsplitter Gondola got a facelift. The high speed, 8-person Doppelmayr Gondola has 60 brand new beautiful cabins.

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New Cloudsplitter Gondola Cabins waiting for installation

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Cloudsplitter Gondola Facelift

In addition to new cabins, the gondola also has new drives and new drive motors and will take you from the base to the top of Little Whiteface in under 15 minutes!

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New Cloudsplitter gondola cabins in their garage

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Cloudsplitter Gondola Facelift

In addition, the communication system is getting an upgrade with new tower switches, communication and fiber lines.

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New Cloudsplitter gondola cabins in line at the base

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New Lift

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Bear Den Learning Center

Falcon Quad

Come ride our brand new SkyTrac carpet assist quad. Installed in the summer of 2020, this new lifts make loading and unloading easier for beginners and safer for our youngest guests!

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Bear Den Learning Center

Falcon Quad

The Bunny Hutch Triple at Bear Den Mountain is being replaced. Construction began in Spring of 2020 and will be completed in Fall 2020.

The completed towers for the new lift at Bear Den

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Bear Den Learning Center

Falcon Quad

The new, as yet unamed, lift at Bear Den will be a quad lift system that uses conveyer loading making it easier for passenger loading.

The lift towers being constructed

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Bear Den Learning Center

Falcon Quad

The lift is perfect for the beginner and families and is located adjacent to the Bear Den Lodge.

The old chairs and towers were removed to clear the way for the new lift

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New Pump House

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The Ausable River Pumphouse

Phase 1 of our snowmaking upgrade was completed this summer. Pump House 1 was upgraded and expanded.

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The Ausable River Pumphouse

The snowmaking system at Pumphouse 1, adjacent to the Cloudsplitter Gondola, is being improved.

Construction being completed at the new pumphouse.

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The Ausable River Pumphouse

New pumps are being installed in the expanded Ausable River Pump House, and on-mountain pipe and gun modifications will improve the system’s efficiency.

Construction on the new pumphouse began in Spring 2020

At Whiteface Mountain, we are fortunate to ski and ride surrounded by fresh air, countless bodies of crystal clear water, preserved forest and 45 other High Peaks that create unparalleled scenery and breathtaking views. We recognize this is much of what makes Whiteface Mountain so special. Our team strives to create an exceptional experience while also considering ways to protect and preserve our environment for future generations.

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