The 13 mile drive up to Whiteface Mountain is an experience in itself. The scenery can’t be beat. Whiteface Mountain has 90 trails, including the greatest vertical drop on the east coast. It is also famous for The Slides. A series of steep, narrow chutes, this is expert-only terrain. This double-black-diamond wilderness skiing is accessible by hiking from the top of the Summit Quad.

The Olympic Center is a large sports complex which is home to the Olympic Museum as well as several ice rinks.

In the winter, as conditions allow, the village prepares a beautiful skating loop on Mirror Lake. If the lake is not frozen, head to the James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval for outdoor skating. If you prefer indoor skating, there is also public skating available inside of the Olympic Center.

High Falls Gorge is a 22-acre, nature park with four waterfalls. The 1 mile loop trail is generally considered an easy hike and takes about a half hour to complete. The walkways lead you over the river close enough to feel the mist. In the winter season, High Falls Gorge is open from December through March.