Gore Mountain vs Whiteface Mountain Ski Area

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

StatGore MountainWhiteface Mountain Ski Area
Vertical drop2,530 ft (771 m)3,153 ft (961 m)
Summit elevation3,583 ft4,373 ft
Base elevation1,053 ft1,220 ft
Lifts1411
Runs10485
Beginner terrain11%22%
Intermediate terrain52%45%
Expert terrain37%33%
Night skiingNoNo

Whiteface Mountain Ski Area has the bigger vertical (3,153 ft vs 2,530 ft); Gore Mountain has more runs (104 vs 85); Gore Mountain skews more expert (37% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Gore MountainNot 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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