Whiteface Mountain
Whiteface Mountain is an extreme sports venue in Wilmington used for alpine skiing, snowboarding, and international winter competition.…Whiteface Mountain is an extreme sports venue in Wilmington used for alpine skiing, snowboarding, and international winter competition. This FanProof guide focuses on participant-versus-spectator access, waivers, weather, protective equipment, viewing zones, terrain, and schedule changes. Read moreRead less
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- Parking
- Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)The official guide lists free parking in the River, Lake Placid, Wilmington and both Bear Den lots, subject to availability. It advises lesson and rental guests against buying Premier parking because that lot is about a mile beyond the Main Base Lodge.
- Arrive
- Choose your base area before driving: ski and snowboard rentals and Snowsports School lessons are at Bear Den. The Main Base Lodge and Premier parking area are separate destinations.
- Exact location
- 5021 Route 86, Wilmington, NY 12997Open directions (opens in a new tab)

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5021 Route 86, Wilmington, NY 12997
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- Normal public access and tournament or event access may differ. Confirm participant-versus-spectator access, waivers, weather, protective equipment, viewing zones, terrain, and schedule changes for the exact date.
- Good arrival window
- Choose your base area before driving: ski and snowboard rentals and Snowsports School lessons are at Bear Den. The Main Base Lodge and Premier parking area are separate destinations.
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Parking At A Glance
- What to do
- The official guide lists free parking in the River, Lake Placid, Wilmington and both Bear Den lots, subject to availability. It advises lesson and rental guests against buying Premier parking because that lot is about a mile beyond the Main Base Lodge.
- Best option
- Bear Den lots for rentals and lessons
- Avoid
- Overnight camping is not permitted in the parking lots.
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- ✓Seeing alpine skiing, snowboarding, and international winter competition at Whiteface Mountain
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