Gore doesn't have Whiteface's Olympic drama, and that may be why it's easier to recommend. It's large, varied, and interesting without making the whole day hinge on one exposed upper mountain. For many skiers, Gore is the Adirondack mountain that actually fits the trip better.
The mountain rewards exploration. Different pods, long traversing connections, and a less obvious layout can make Gore feel bigger and more varied than the first run suggests. It isn't always simple, but it gives skiers room to build a day around conditions.
The tradeoff is that Gore can feel spread out and less instantly satisfying if your group wants a compact, polished resort experience. It's a skier's map more than a village vacation. That's a feature for the right audience.