November 06, 2012
Whiteface Mountain, Wilmington, New York 
We are only a few short weeks from opening day of the ski and ride season on Friday, November 23rd. This is the calm before the storm as Whiteface Mountain Ski Area is putting together the final touches for a stellar 2012-13 season. There are a few new goodies in store for this year.

Hoyt's High new snowmaking
Snowmaking piping (bottom arrow) to go on Hoyt’s High (top arrow)

Out on the slopes
The big drive for this year is bigger, better snowmaking – an essential ingredient to a great day at the mountain. Piping is being installed to add snowmaking capabilities to Hoyt's High, a 4,700-foot long expert trail created in 2008 as part of the Lookout Mountain expansion. New Energy Efficient snowmaking in the form of fan guns, pole guns and ground guns are being added to various parts of the mountain. These snow guns feature snow production in warmer weather, use less air, cover larger areas, and optimize snowmaking results in inclement weather (ie. changing winds, etc.). This will equate to better coverage for both pre/post season and everything in between.

New snowmaking at Whiteface Mountain
Crew at Whiteface installing new tower mounted snowmaker

The new Whiteface snowmaking arsenal include:

  • TechnoAlpin T40s o
    • Trails: Lower Valley, Boreen and Wolf 
  • Two TechnoAlpin T40s tower mounted and remote operated 
    • 1. At Base of Mountain 
    • 2. At the top where Broadway and Upper Valley meet 
  • Ratnik Snow Giants
    • Trail: Hoyt's High 
  • Pole Gun Demos 
    • Trail: Broadway 
  • New Pistenbull 600W Groomer 
  • Additionally snowmaking adjustments have also been made on Wilmington Trail to help with inconsistent weather and wind changes.

New changes in Cloudspin Lounge
Bartender Erica Frick behind the newly expanded bar at the Cloudspin Lounge

In the Lodge
Renovations in the main lodge include the Base Camp Café and the Cloudspin Lounge. The Base Camp Café is cooking up a tasty new menu to go with their new updates; food options include: Black Diamond Burrito, Pinetree Pizza Co., Firepit Grill, the Lean-to-Deli, and Backcountry Soups and Chili. The Cloudspin Lounge is in the final stages of its new, attractive remodel and expanded bar. The final item on the agenda is new carpeting, which will be installed in the next couple weeks, literally paving the way for CenterPlate's skilled staff to come in and prepare for opening day. Stop by the Lounge this winter and see what real alpine charm is all about from expert bartenders Ashley, Erica and Colleen.

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Hoyt's High new snowmaking
Snowmaking piping (bottom arrow) to go on Hoyt’s High (top arrow)
New snowmaking at Whiteface Mountain
Crew at Whiteface installing new tower mounted snowmaker
New changes in Cloudspin Lounge
Bartender Erica Frick behind the newly expanded bar at the Cloudspin Lounge

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