Skiing made simple
Beginner's guide to Whiteface Mountain
Green trails mark the easiest slopes at Whiteface Mountain, perfect for beginners and families. With a variety of bunny hills and gentle runs, newcomers can build confidence before progressing to intermediate slopes. Take a lesson from expert instructors to refine your skills and advance at your own pace!
Learning to ski at Whiteface Mountain
Bear Den Mountain offers convenient parking for those looking to access Whiteface Mountain’s beginner-friendly terrain. From here, you can easily reach the Bear Den Mountain Learning Center, where you’ll find expert instructors ready to guide you through ski and snowboard lessons. The area also provides access to a variety of gentle slopes, perfect for beginners to practice and build their skills before exploring more challenging runs. It’s an ideal spot for families and novice skiers looking to enjoy a relaxed day on the mountain.
Try these trails
You can access Whiteface Mountain's green trails from a variety of chairlifts, including the Warhorse, Face Lift, The Notch, and Falcon Flyer—be sure to check the trail map and visit the Whiteface website for up-to-date information on open trails and lifts before heading to the mountain.
At Whiteface Mountain, if you're accessing chairlifts from the Base Lodge, you can reach several green trails via the Warhorse Chairlift, including Fox, Deer, Bear, Wolf, Wolf Run, Ausable Run, Mixing Bowl, and Round-A-Bout. The Base Lodge also provides access to the Face Lift, which leads to the Easy Way green trail, bringing you back to the base via Boreen. For green trail access from Bear Den Mountain, the Falcon Flyer Chairlift is your best option, offering access to Flying Squirrel, Otter, and Loon. Additionally, from Bear Den, you can take the Notch Chairlift to explore Boreen, Bobcat, Moose, Runner Up, Coyote Cut, and a variety of other easy terrain.
Explore more ski mountains
In addition to Whiteface Mountain, there are several smaller, local mountains in the area that offer accessible and beginner-friendly skiing. Titus Mountain, located just a short drive from Lake Placid, features a variety of easy slopes that are perfect for beginners or those looking to practice their skills in a less crowded environment. Similarly, Mt. Pisgah, a family-friendly ski hill in Saranac Lake, provides gentle trails ideal for first-time skiers and snowboarders.
