Whiteface Mountain Ski Center - Unit Management Plan
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center is a year-round, day-use resort located in the Town of Wilmington, Essex County. It operates under the administrative jurisdiction of DEC, and is managed by the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) through a Memorandum of Understanding. For a description of recreational opportunities in the area, please visit the Whiteface Mountain Ski Center web page (link leaves DEC's website).
2004 Unit Management Plan
In 2004, the Department and the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) completed a Unit Management Plan (UMP) for Whiteface Mountain Ski Center. If you have questions about the UMP, please contact us at [email protected].
- Whiteface Mountain Ski Center Unit Management Plan Volume I - PDF (33 MB)
- Whiteface Mountain Ski Center Unit Management Plan Volume II - PDF (29 MB)
These are large files and may take a long time to download. As an alternative, please download individual sections below.
Volume I Individual Sections
- Cover to II-5 - PDF (10 MB)
- pgs. II-58 to IV-63 - PDF (10 MB)
- pgs. IV-64 to IV-125 - PDF (9 MB)
- pgs. V-I to XII-9 - PDF (5 MB)
Volume II Individual Sections
- Appendices A through O - PDF (9 MB)
- Appendices P through T - PDF (10 MB)
- Appendices U through AA - PDF (10 MB)
2022 Amendment - Various Facility Improvements
Full 2022 UMP Amendment (PDF, 18 MB)
Amendment Parts:
Supplemental Document:
2018 Final Amendment/FGEIS - Various Facility Improvements
Full 2018 UMP Amendment (PDF, 28 MB)
Amendment parts:
- Executive Summary, Table of Contents, Section I (PDF, 8 MB)
- Sections II-IV (PDF, 9 MB)
- Sections V-X (PDF, 3.5 MB)
- Appendices 1-11 (PDF, 9.5 MB)
2015 Amendment - Porcupine Lodge Redevelopment
This amendment proposed the use of Porcupine Lodge as a ski patrol outpost and warming shelter/snack bar for the public. This also included the construction of a non-permanent, 30'x30' deck on the outside of the structure.
2015 Amendment to the Whiteface Mountain Ski Center UMP - PDF (1.9 MB)
2013 Amendment - Little Whiteface Communication System
This amendment proposed the redevelopment of the existing Little Whiteface ski patrol building and the installation of antenna systems for a public safety radio communication system and improved ski patrol services.
2013 Amendment to the Whiteface Mountain Ski Center UMP - PDF (10 MB)
2006 Amendment - Various Facility Improvements
This amendment proposed various facility improvements, including: trail construction and widening; pump house improvements; modifications to the Easy Access Lodge; and modifications to parking.
2006 Amendment to the Whiteface Mountain Ski Center UMP - PDF (8 MB)
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