Winter is coming! To take full advantage of the season, stay at cozy GO-Cottage and ski at the majestic Whiteface Mountain. Whiteface Mountain is one of the highest peaks in New York and of course our favorite in the country.
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At 4,865 feet tall, it offers some pretty spectacular views and 87 trails. Since it stands alone from the other high peaks, you can see all the lakes in the region including Mirror Lake and Lake Placid itself.
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I was fortunate to learn how to snowboard on Whiteface. I fell a lot but it was such a fun experience and I can’t believe how much I learned. If you’ve never skied or snowboarded before, I highly recommend taking a one hour lesson. It will change your life!
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Everyone that works at Whiteface is super friendly and helpful. There are also some great passes and deals you can get when planning your trip.
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Whether you’ve been to Whiteface before and feel that magnetic pull again, or you want to experience the beauty and fun of skiing or snowboarding there for the first time, you are guaranteed to have a blast! And since it’s just a ten minute drive from GO-Cottage and downtown Lake Placid, it couldn’t be more convenient.
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