Bristol Mountain Ski Resort vs Whiteface Mountain Ski Area

Bristol Mountain Ski Resort (New York) and Whiteface Mountain Ski Area (New York) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBristol Mountain Ski ResortWhiteface Mountain Ski Area
Vertical drop1,142 ft (348 m)3,153 ft (961 m)
Summit elevation2,152 ft4,373 ft
Base elevation1,007 ft1,220 ft
Lifts611
Runs3985
Beginner terrain33%22%
Intermediate terrain56%45%
Expert terrain11%33%
Night skiingYesNo

Whiteface Mountain Ski Area has the bigger vertical (3,153 ft vs 1,142 ft); Whiteface Mountain Ski Area has more runs (85 vs 39); Whiteface Mountain Ski Area skews more expert (33% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Bristol Mountain Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Whiteface Mountain Ski AreaMountain Collective: 2 days

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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