Find your ski personality at Whiteface Mountain

There’s a certain magic to Whiteface Mountain: the tallest slopes in the East, the views that stop even seasoned skiers mid-turn, and a personality that’s just as bold as the mountain itself. But every skier tackles it differently. Are you the powder hound chasing fresh lines, the chill cruiser soaking in the views, or the après enthusiast whose favorite run is straight to the lodge?

Whatever your style, there’s no better place to show it off than Whiteface Mountain, home to Olympic history, serious vertical, and the kind of scenery that makes you forget how much your legs hurt. Who needs zodiac signs when your true identity is written in your ski tracks? Let’s find out what kind of Whiteface skier you really are.

Powder Chaser

If you live for fresh tracks and untouched snow, you’re the Powder Chaser. Up at dawn, checking the snow report like it’s the stock market, you can’t wait to be the first in line at the gondola on a powder day. At Whiteface, you probably can't wait for The Slides to open, so you can spend hours chasing every fluffy turn and reveling in the steep, ungroomed terrain that feels like true backcountry skiing without ever leaving the resort. When the skiing winds down, you celebrate your face shots and epic lines with a local craft beer in hand at the Cloudspin Bar, swapping stories of the runs that had everyone else sticking to the blues.

Scenic Cruiser

If you ski for the views and the vibes rather than the vertical, you’re the Scenic Cruiser. You love long, winding runs like Excelsior or The Wilmington Trail, taking your time to savor every twist and turn. You might even sneak in a few summit laps to soak in the vistas from the top, catch sunrise views on an uphill skin, or pause mid-mountain to snap photos. When the day winds down, you settle into the lodge with a steaming cup of hot cocoa, reliving the stunning panoramas and scrolling through your shots, already planning your next winter-themed Instagram photo dump.

Weekend Warrior

If your week revolves around those two sacred days on the slopes, you’re the Weekend Warrior. On the mountain, you stick to the blues and easier blacks, carving turns at your own pace while savoring every run, a welcome break from endless emails and Zoom calls. You’re secretly thrilled when lift-line small talk isn’t about work, swapping tips with lifties and fellow skiers to prove you belong in the locals crowd too. After a day of carefully plotted turns and friendly banter, you refuel with a hearty meal from Hungry Trout Restaurant, already scheming next weekend’s return to the mountain.

Park Rat

For those who live for flips, grabs, and rails, you’re the Park Rat. GoPro always rolling, you spend nearly the entire day at Whiteface’s terrain park, dropping tricks and speaking fluent ski lingo that leaves others impressed (or slightly confused). Hoodies instead of helmets? Definitely not recommended; safety comes first, even when style is tempting. When the lifts stop spinning, you retreat to Cadence Lodge Restaurant to edit your latest runs, bass-heavy playlist blasting, cracking open a PBR from the can, and online shopping for the baggiest, most steez-worthy outfit.

Family Adventureer

If your ski days revolve around keeping everyone happy and on schedule, you’re the Family Adventureer. You’re a big fan of Whiteface's Bear Den Mountain, expertly navigating between ski school drop-offs, lift rides, and hot chocolate breaks, all while perfecting the glove-and-goggle shuffle. Whether you’re the parent who keeps the kids in tow on the slopes or you manage to sneak a solo run down Skyward after drop-off, there’s a moment to savor some “me time,” maybe even reminiscing about the pre-kid days when you were a Park Rat yourself. When the runs are done, you round out the day with pizza and family night in Wilmington, where everyone’s tucked in and asleep by 8:30, a victory in itself.

Olympian-at-Heart

If every run feels like a personal time trial, you’re the Olympian-at-Heart. You race down Mountain Run or Skyward, imagining yourself competing in the 1980 Lake Placid Games, chasing speed and precision with every turn. When the day winds down, you swap stories over an IPA, dissecting edge angles, wax formulas, and the perfect line down the mountain, because for you, skiing is always a sport, even off the clock.

Chill Seeker

If you’re here to relax rather than rush, you’re the Chill Seeker. You take frequent breaks partway down the mountain at midstation Legacy Lodge, soaking up sunny days on the slopes and always keeping snacks at the ready to maintain your energy. You’re the type who’s always down to spectate, whether it’s cheering at the Empire State Winter Games, vibing out at Adirondack Winter Pride, or catching any opportunity to jam to live music afternoons at the lodge. When the runs are done, you retreat to a cozy cabin, officially hanging up your skis by 2 p.m., perfectly content with a day spent at your own pace.

Adrenaline Junkie

If you live for the thrill of steep drops and challenging terrain, you’re the Adrenaline Junkie. If it’s not steep, it’s sleep, and at Whiteface, you hunt out every black diamond and mogul field, pushing your limits with each run and chasing the next heart-pounding descent. When the lifts stop spinning, you relive every gnarly moment with friends at Twisted Raven, already checking tomorrow’s weather to plan your next adrenaline fix, because one day of extreme skiing is never enough.

Gearhead

If you know skis, bindings, and goggles inside and out, you’re the Gearhead. Between tweaking equipment, nerding out with ski techs, and checking out the latest rentals, actual skiing can take a backseat, and every adjustment is worth it for peak performance. You’re equally happy browsing the mountain shops for the newest gear and accessories. When the runs are done, you proudly sport this season’s latest goggles, even indoors, because style and precision matter just as much off the slopes as on.

“I’m Mostly Here for Après” Skier

If skiing is more of a warm-up for your social life, you’re the “I’m Mostly Here for Après” Skier. A single run might be all you manage before declaring the snow “too sticky” and heading straight for the lodge life. Your real passion is the après scene, whether that’s sipping mulled wine, enjoying a comfort meal fireside, indulging in a spa session, or finding a cozy spot at NewVida Preserve where you can swap stories and toast to a day well spent on or off the slopes, all while nodding politely and feigning interest as the Powder Chasers and Adrenaline Junkies recount their epic runs.

Start planning your winter ski trip

So, what kind of skier are you? Whether you’re grabbing the first chair, cruising for the views, or mostly here for the après, there’s a spot on Whiteface Mountain with your name on it. The only way to find out for sure is to hit the slopes this winter and experience it for yourself. Start planning your Whiteface ski getaway today, your next adventure (and your perfect run) is waiting!