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    Beginners Whiteface – Lake Placid

    Beginner-friendliness of the ski resort Whiteface – Lake Placid

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    Beginners Whiteface – Lake Placid

    The lower part of the ski area is ideal for beginners. There are dedicated practice slopes next to the Base Lodge and at the Kids Kampus. There are also slopes for slow skiing as well as very easy forest runs.

    Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

    Blue slopes

    38.5 km
    Total
    Easy 8.9 km (23 %)

    Information for beginners

    • Easy and manageable slope offering, which is easy to achieve
    • Wide slopes
    • Beginner's area
    • Special slopes for slower skiers/beginners
    • Easy valley run
    • Practice lifts near the base

    Ski schools on-site

    Easy valley run
    Easy valley run
    Practice area Mixing Bowl
    Practice area Mixing Bowl
    Easy slopes at Kids Campus
    Easy slopes at Kids Campus
    Easy slope at Face Lift
    Easy slope at Face Lift

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