Plattekill Mountain vs Whiteface Mountain Ski Area

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

StatPlattekill MountainWhiteface Mountain Ski Area
Vertical drop971 ft (296 m)3,153 ft (961 m)
Summit elevation3,310 ft4,373 ft
Base elevation2,339 ft1,220 ft
Lifts211
Runs3085
Beginner terrain10%22%
Intermediate terrain66%45%
Expert terrain24%33%
Night skiingNoNo

Whiteface Mountain Ski Area has the bigger vertical (3,153 ft vs 971 ft); Whiteface Mountain Ski Area has more runs (85 vs 30); Whiteface Mountain Ski Area skews more expert (33% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Plattekill 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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