WILMINGTON, NY ??” The snow is being made around the clock and with natural snow already fallen, Whiteface is opening for the 2004-2005 skiing and riding season on Saturday, November 20, weather permitting.

Whiteface will offer intermediate skiing and riding on Excelsior, Summit Express, Upper Valley and Lower Valley trails with lift service via the Cloudsplitter Gondola. Expected snow conditions are machine groomed packed powder with an average depth ranging from 8-inches to 22-inches. Beginner/novice trails will not be available.

Whiteface will be open from 8:30 am ??“ 4 pm. Daily lift tickets are currently $38 for adults, seniors and teens. Daily lift tickets for juniors (7-12 years old) are $32. For updated Whiteface skiing and riding information, please call the Coca-Cola Snow Phone at (518) 946-2223 or 877-SKI-FACE or log on to www.whiteface.com.

Gore Mountain, located in North Creek, is scheduled to open for the season on Friday, November 19, weather permitting. Gore will be open from 8:30 am ??“ 4 pm. For more information, call (518) 251-2411, or visit www.goremountain.com.