tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281608760834525796.post6630674488010823740..comments2023-12-29T13:30:24.893-05:00Comments on The Saratoga Skier and Hiker: Whiteface Mountain: 02/20/2012Jeff Farbaniechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17687600943158149486noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281608760834525796.post-37861062189909487232012-02-23T19:38:43.111-05:002012-02-23T19:38:43.111-05:00Hey Craig, that's a pretty acurate comparison,...Hey Craig, that's a pretty acurate comparison, very well stated. Someone asked me (I think it's a comment in an earlier WF post) could I make WF my "home" mountain instead of Gore. If it wasn't for the difference in drive time, you betcha. Like you said, it's pretty great to have access to both mountains.Jeff Farbaniechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17687600943158149486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281608760834525796.post-53395178677122548372012-02-23T17:51:50.027-05:002012-02-23T17:51:50.027-05:00Nice report and pics Jeff.
I'm much like you....Nice report and pics Jeff.<br /><br />I'm much like you....based out of Gore with occasional trips to Whiteface. Here are some of my Pros/Cons:<br /><br />Gore (Pros) - closer to Saratoga, better glades, generally better surface conditions, generally less extreme cold/wind.<br />Gore (Cons) - a 1,000 less vertical, no sustained steep trails like Skyward, Mtn Run, etc., nothing to rival the Slides, way too much poling/skating (Cedars, the Straightbrook area, Lower Cloud, etc). North Creek is OK but it is a far cry from what Lake Placid has to offer. NYSEF/racing negatively impacts key trails. <br /><br />Whiteface (Pros) - Racers are isolated much better, and families have their own lodge and parking area completely separated from main base yet still easily accessible. Mid station lodge much better than Gore's Saddle. Sustained, long steep runs. Can ski summit to base without hitting a single flat area. Lake Placid has endless offerings - good restaurants, world class bobsled, ski jumping, x-c skiing, dog sled rides, ice skating....the list is endless.<br />Whiteface (Cons) - a bit of a haul from Saratoga; makes for a long day trip. I usually get a hotel. It can be brutal if it is cold and the wind blows. Many more lift holds than Gore. Doesn't deserve the "IceFace" nickname, but it is steep and it can be slick.<br /><br />That being said, I love that ORDA let's me pick which one I want to ski at. They complement each other pretty well.Craignoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5281608760834525796.post-78736029196633946002012-02-22T21:52:55.001-05:002012-02-22T21:52:55.001-05:00What a wonderful report!What a wonderful report!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com