The Skiers' Guide to Holiday Valley: Expert Analysis & Reviews
Ranked 44th of 230 Ski resorts
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Holiday Valley in New York is a popular ski destination in the Allegheny Mountains, known for its extensive terrain and modern facilities. The resort offers a wide variety of runs, catering to all skill levels from beginners to advanced skiers and snowboarders. Holiday Valley is celebrated for its high-quality snowmaking and grooming, ensuring excellent conditions. The resort features a charming village with a range of accommodations, dining, and shopping options. Holiday Valley's on-site amenities include pools, hot tubs, and a spa, making it a great choice for a luxurious ski getaway. The resort hosts numerous events throughout the season, adding to its lively atmosphere. Holiday Valley is ideal for those seeking a comprehensive ski resort experience.
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Jinnie - advanced snowboarder 🏂
Feb, 27 - 2025
Holiday Valley is a great family resort, with a variety of runs for all levels of riders. The staff are friendly and attentive all around the resort. You can bring your own food into the lodges - there are many tables where you can sit to eat. There are places to leave your things while you are on the hills, and in my years of experience, I have never had anything stolen. There are some cafeterias in the lodges as well if you want to buy food.
The resort can be very busy on weekends, with long lift lines, and the runs totally covered with people. If you want fresh pow, then be sure to be there early in the morning, the trails can get tramped pretty quickly with the volume of people there on weekends. There are two terrain parks, both are pretty basic and could benefit from more attention.
The resort can be very busy on weekends, with long lift lines, and the runs totally covered with people. If you want fresh pow, then be sure to be there early in the morning, the trails can get tramped pretty quickly with the volume of people there on weekends. There are two terrain parks, both are pretty basic and could benefit from more attention.
Jessica - advanced skier ⛷️
Feb, 6 - 2025
My favorite small resort in the Northeast. The tree lined runs like Crystal, Mistletoe, and Ballet are perfect. The lift system keeps being improved year after year. Also the ski school is absolutely phenomenal and employ men and women who have skied and coached skiing for decades. This resort is where I learned to ski and still frequent. It will always hold a place in my heart and I still refer to it as my home mountain.
Grace - intermediate snowboarder 🏂
Feb, 6 - 2025
Had a great time snowboarding! Lifts ran smoothly and they had beautiful terrain! There werent really many spots to eat like other hills Ive been to, but parking was great and easy to navigate
Resort Stats
Ski Terrain
22Beginner Runs
15Intermediate Runs
22Advanced Runs
1Expert Runs
1 milesLongest Run
290 acresSkiable Terrain
266 hectaresSnow making
189 acresNight Skiing
Elevation
2250 feetTop
1500 feetBottom
750 feetVertical Drop
Lifts
11Chairlifts
Lift Pass Costs
$1191Season pass
$841 day
Weather
158 inchesAverage annual snowfall
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