On cold winter mornings, skiers can be found skinning up Whiteface Mountain between the hours of 6 and 8:30 a.m. as part of the Uphill Skiing Program. Skiers do this for exercise, especially when there isn't a lot of snow in the backcountry, to train for upcoming adventures, and to experience the scenery at sunrise. This activity has been occurring at Whiteface for decades, but it has become more popular and more regulated in recent years.