Whiteface versus Sugarbush?

I have skied three times in the Adirondacks; twice at Gore and once at
Whiteface. Gore was solid ice both times, while Whiteface was beautifully
groomed snow. However, I am told that I got really lucky at Whiteface; that
it is normally like what I had at Gore.

This winter we are thinking of driving an extra hour to go to Sugarbush
because it is reputed to have better conditions than the Adirondacks. It is
a long drive and an expensive trip, so I would really like good conditions!!

I would appreciate comments (preferably informed...) about any of this.
Thanks.