Holiday Valley
6557 Holiday Valley Road,
Ellicottville
, NY
(Driving Directions to Holiday Valley)
Last Updated: 6/18/2013 8:37 PM
Holiday Valley Lift Ticket and Ski Pass Deals
Holiday Valley Ski Report, Mountain Conditions and Resort Statistics
- 21 Beginner
- 16 Intermediate
- 21 Advanced
- 1 Expert
In the Chautauqua region in western part of New York, Holiday Valley is a ski resort that has 13 lifts and 58 trails covering 290 acres of land. This resort has plenty of black diamond runs, with chutes and glades, along 2 ridges. Gentle green and blue runs fill out the rest of the mountain. Four terrain parks and half
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pipe are located on the east side of the mountain. There is a tubing hill, slopeside lodging, spa, and ski and snowboard school. In the summer, the resort operates a large golf course. Holiday Valley is a popular resort dedicated to course improvement and investment.
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Holiday Valley Amenities
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Night Skiing
Night Skiing
Night skiing available; an extra charge may apply. -
Terrain Park
Terrain Park
Ski area offers at least one terrain park. -
Half Pipe
Half Pipe
Ski area offers a half pipe. -
Cat Skiing
Cat Skiing
Cat skiing is available at this resort; may entail an add'l cost -
Snow Making
Snow Making
Ski area offers snow making for additional coverage. -
Daycare Available
Daycare Available
Guests have access to daycare services; an additional charge may apply. -
Slopeside Dining
Slopeside Dining
Resort offers at least one restaurant on the slopes; hours may vary. -
Slopeside Lodging
Slopeside Lodging
This resort has slopeside lodging available; it may or may not be ski in/ski out. -
Tubing
Tubing
This resort offers tubing activities; additional charges may apply -
Wi-Fi Access
Wi-Fi Access
This resort is equipped with internet access; additional charges may apply
Holiday Valley Operations
Status
Open for Summer Fun
Lifts Open/Total
0 of 13
Weekday Hours
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Trails Open/Total
0 of 58
Weekend Hours
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Holiday Valley Snow Report & Ski Conditions
Base Elevation
1,500 ft
24-hr Snowfall
0"
Vertical Drop
750 ft
Avg Base Depth
0"
Peak Elevation
2,250 ft
Holiday Valley Ski Pictures and Photos
Holiday Valley Logo
Holiday Valley Trail Map
Holiday Valley Reviews & Tips (23)
The Holiday Valley Amenities list above is lacking some important info. Holiday Valley DOES have excellent Snow making, a Half-pipe by mid-season, and terrific slope-side dining! Just waiting on that Lake Erie lake effect "snow dump" , due any day now!
Holiday Valley review written Dec 20 2012 - 01:17 PM
Conditions this year really suck. I have heard Holidays big groomer is out of commission and willn ot be fixed this year. Moguls on Green runs.... get real. The conditions were so bad last week we only took five runs. 6 hours of driving, 5 runs. AVIOD Holiday until they can get thier grooming under control. Ice, slush, 12 inches of granular, and bumps on greens and blues...NOT GOOD.
Holiday Valley review written Feb 17 2012 - 09:25 PM
Nice resort went last week . Good long runs , pretty decent steeps .
Stay across the street at telemark hotel . the Depot across the street
great wings killer pizza and moose the owner love to have everyone stop buy for a visit . Great food service on the MT . Lots of Quads running all lifts during our mid week stay . no crowds . glade look good needed more natural snow . Nice staff keep in mind put your safety bars down its the law . bartenders really cool . great deal on liftoipa easy drive for southern Ohio . I'll be back like to chase a storm up there .Cool people Cool place .
Holiday Valley review written Feb 13 2012 - 01:13 PM
Skied last Friday 2/3/12, and it was EMPTY, until the ski clubs came late in the afternoon (After 4 P.M.). Lift system and staff are still exceptional. Despite a lean snow year, as in much of the country...there was still a solid base in place. Great work by the staff.
Holiday Valley review written Feb 10 2012 - 05:23 PM
Not much snow on the ground, but decent snow on the slopes...Could have been better groomed.....but, we spent a lot of time on the learner's slope watching our grandkids.. We had a 3 year old, a 6 year old, and an 8 year old come away from lessons and practice very capable skiiers....That made the visit more than terrific...
Holiday Valley review written Feb 08 2012 - 06:47 PM
The snow was good, the rain dampened the spirits but didn't hurt the grooming much. People still don't learn not to congregate at the lift openings, but that's an Eastern thing I guess. Town was interesting and the food good. Will come again and stay longer if they get some more snow.
Holiday Valley review written Feb 02 2012 - 06:03 AM
The trip to Holiday Valley was excellent but we learned a few things!
1. If you're an adult, you need I.D. before personally picking up your lift tickets at the Main Lodge. As a parent, I could pick up my son's ticket easily.
2. If you need to rent skis or boards (not boots though) you can do so much cheaper at a snowsport store called "Dekdebrunners" in the sparkly town below the ski hill. They charge $18 for Youth Rentals and $28 for adults. Even helmets are $8, which is $1 cheaper than at Holiday Valley. PLUS, they offer next day returns (as long as it's back in the first hour of the day). That's a real bonus if you're tired at the end of a long day of skiing.
3. Dekdebrunners also sells used ski equipment and I found them both knowledgeable and very helpful. We ended up purchasing a full ski package for $287, used. We were delighted by that!
4. The lessons were well worth the time and money, particularly the skiing lessons. We went for semi-privates and the instructor was fantastic.
5. Highly recommend this trip to anyone!
Holiday Valley review written Jan 06 2012 - 01:10 AM
I was there for a day trip. Excellent in every way. We have enjoed the express chair lift.The slopes were in good shape for the time of the season and not to mention it was + 14 Celsius.Oh well you could snowboard in t-shirts:-)
Good value for the price we had payed $ 68 for two 8 hours tickets.
Holiday Valley review written Mar 19 2011 - 03:27 PM
Make sure each person shows up (with photo ID) to personally pick up the passes at the Guest Relations window. My partner was parking the car and they wouldn't even let me bring in his driver's license to pick up the 2-day pass for him.
Holiday Valley review written Mar 14 2011 - 05:18 PM
Great time! Lodging at Tamarack Club, ski-in/out - very convenient! Great trails & lots of them! Seems that it's one of a last chances to ski this season. Tip: liftopia's deals here are for 8 hours tickets only even if you buy multi-day ones. I got mine for $41 online and they were available at reception for $42 - not a big difference and way less headache when you buy right on the spot when you need it (i.e. weather condition etc.).
Holiday Valley review written Mar 10 2011 - 05:07 PM
As a local (live within an hour's drive) I highly recommend eating and shopping in the Village of Ellicottville. The resturants, brew pub, taverns, ski shops and stores are all great and of good value. The locals are very friendly and entertaining. Enjoy one of New York's better kept secrets.
Holiday Valley review written Feb 26 2011 - 09:20 AM
Best public skiing in WNY - Holimont doesn't count as it is a private club. Love the high speed chairs.
Holiday Valley review written Feb 26 2011 - 08:05 AM
Lodging at the Wyndham-wingate in Ellicottville was very convenient.
Liftopia's instructions are very clear, was
easy at the resort. No complaints, GREAT TIME,
and yearly event with family. Love the
Tannenbaum trails! no lines midweek, lots of runs.
Holiday Valley review written Feb 23 2011 - 09:05 PM
Liftopia offers 2-day passes for HV where you can save a few more dollars per day.
We stayed at the Wingate and booked online through hotels.com for even more savings on our recent trip (Feb 13-16).
Holiday Valley review written Feb 17 2011 - 05:36 PM
Had a great time. The place is awesome and has all levels of expertise and fun runs. I definitely liked Holiday Valley.
Holiday Valley review written Feb 11 2011 - 04:09 PM
John is correct that you MUST cash these vouchers in at the Guest Relations office before starting your ski day. Also, if you buy multiple ONE day passes (as we did), you have to go in EVERY day and get the new pass.
Skiing is just about the BEST you can get on the east coast. It gives you the feel of a SLC ski resort without the 5 hour flight.
Go during the week -- NO LIFT LINES! :-D
Holiday Valley review written Feb 10 2011 - 06:17 AM
Take ice skates instead of skis.
Holiday Valley review written Feb 08 2011 - 03:24 PM
Great skiing, horrible staff. Made the trip to NY from Ohio. Stayed at the resort. Nearly every single staff member our group came in contact with seemed to hate their job or their life and wanted everyone to be as miserable as them. Despite all this, the skiing was awesome and we will definitely be back to ski. However, we wont be staying or eating at the resort.
Holiday Valley review written Jan 29 2011 - 02:09 PM
Make sure that you redeem your Liftopia voucher at the Guest Relations office next to the Main Lodge if you,re going up to Yodeler or Tannenbaum. You will be sent back down the mountain to that office anyway as that is the only place to convert the voucher.
Holiday Valley review written Jan 13 2011 - 02:11 PM
Take lessons, the ski instructors are extremely friendly, knowledgable and fun! I guarantee that you will improve you skills!
Holiday Valley review written Dec 05 2010 - 07:42 PM
Stay at the wildflower condos across the street....you will save money and have
everything you need in a nice condo.
Holiday Valley review written Nov 22 2010 - 04:02 PM
For any overnight trips you definately want to stay at the inn. Rates aren't bad and nothing beats ski in/ski out.
Holiday Valley review written Nov 09 2010 - 06:06 PM
Need any gear go to the CITY GARAGE in Elicottville. its off the main road. people are friendly and knowledgable and the price is lower then anyone around. even on a pair of demo's.
Holiday Valley review written Mar 09 2009 - 08:55 PM