Catamount Ski Area vs Whiteface Mountain Ski Area

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

StatCatamount Ski AreaWhiteface Mountain Ski Area
Vertical drop961 ft (293 m)3,153 ft (961 m)
Summit elevation1,890 ft4,373 ft
Base elevation928 ft1,220 ft
Lifts711
Runs4385
Beginner terrain33%22%
Intermediate terrain47%45%
Expert terrain20%33%
Night skiingYesNo

Whiteface Mountain Ski Area has the bigger vertical (3,153 ft vs 961 ft); Whiteface Mountain Ski Area has more runs (85 vs 43); Whiteface Mountain Ski Area skews more expert (33% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Catamount Ski AreaIndy Pass: 2 days
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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