2025 Climb to the Castle - Historic Hill Climb up Whiteface Mountain Presented by NYSEF
Organized by New England Nordic Ski Association
through (UTC)
Location:
646 New York 431, Wilmington, NY, 12997, US (map)
Description
REGISTRATION HERE
Sunday September 21st, 2025
Part of the 2025 NENSA Rollerski Race Series
**All participants should review the event information posted in the SkiReg Event Notes prior to registering**
NYSEF, the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) and NENSA are excited to partner towards bringing a full Lake Placid Fall Rollerski weekend in the Adirondacks!
Saturday – Mt. Van Hovenberg Keys to the Castle | Sunday – Whiteface Hill Climb
The historic hill climb up Whiteface Mountain makes for an exciting Sunday offering, presented by NYSEF w/proceeds benefitting the nordic program. Climb to the top of the Adirondacks as the Fall starts to hit the high peaks!
Please review NENSA’s Rollerski Procedures prior to competing HERE.
Length: ~10 k (900m) Long or ~5 k (450m) Short Hill Climb.
Technique: Freestyle + Classic offered.
Start time: 8 A.M. at Whiteface Toll Booth.
Start interval: Mass Start.
Field Restrictions: None. Organizers may split fields into similar speed athletes to facilitate a safe race.
Registration Fee: Details forthcoming.
Course Notes: The hill climb is a moderate to steep terrain, with an average gradient of ~8%. Skiers should be prepared for a change in conditions between the base and summit. Recommended for at least intermediate rollerskiers.