McCauley Mountain vs Whiteface Mountain Ski Area
McCauley Mountain (New York) and Whiteface Mountain Ski Area (New York) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | McCauley Mountain | Whiteface Mountain Ski Area |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 515 ft (157 m) | 3,153 ft (961 m) |
| Summit elevation | 2,320 ft | 4,373 ft |
| Base elevation | 1,804 ft | 1,220 ft |
| Lifts | 5 | 11 |
| Runs | 21 | 85 |
| Beginner terrain | 29% | 22% |
| Intermediate terrain | 52% | 45% |
| Expert terrain | 19% | 33% |
| Night skiing | - | No |
Whiteface Mountain Ski Area has the bigger vertical (3,153 ft vs 515 ft); Whiteface Mountain Ski Area has more runs (85 vs 21); Whiteface Mountain Ski Area skews more expert (33% expert terrain).
Which pass covers them?
| Resort | Pass coverage (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| McCauley Mountain | Not on a major pass; lift tickets only |
| Whiteface Mountain Ski Area | Mountain 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 →
Stay near McCauley Mountain
Lodging near the base fills up first during peak weeks. Search stays near McCauley Mountain
Related comparisons
Sunday River vs Whiteface Mountain Ski AreaGore Mountain vs Whiteface Mountain Ski AreaSki Bromont vs Whiteface Mountain Ski AreaHunter Mountain vs Whiteface Mountain Ski AreaHoliday Valley vs Whiteface Mountain Ski AreaWhiteface Mountain Ski Area vs Windham MountainBelleayre Ski Center vs Whiteface Mountain Ski AreaTitus Mountain vs Whiteface Mountain Ski Area
More detail: McCauley Mountain stats · Whiteface Mountain Ski Area stats