Holiday Valley

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Pros
  • Lively après and numerous amenities
  • Receives more natural snow than most ski resorts in New York
  • Diverse terrain suitable for all levels
Cons
  • Crowds can be a problem

Overall

3

Despite its small acreage, Holiday Valley is the largest ski area in Western New York. Located 30 mi from Lake Erie, it benefits from the "lake effect" and receives more natural snow than most ski resorts in New York. 

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Holiday Valley Reviews

Fabulous 4.5 / 5
based on 4 reviews

How well the resort caters for beginner skiers / boarders

Beginners

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Intermediates

How well the resort caters for advanced skiers / boarders

Advanced

How accessible and convenient it is to get to this resort from a major destination

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Quality of the off-piste terrain

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Overall value for money of the resort

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Quality of lifts, lift speed and lift layout in the resort

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Quantity and quality of the snow

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How uncrowded is the resort

Uncrowded

Après ski and dining options

Town

Services and facilities e.g. child care, tubing, health care, equipment hire

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Superb!5 / 5Sep 07, 2020
Holiday Valley ReviewsBrady S.
intermediate skier
Just a wonderful place to ski, no headaches or big time problems. Everything you want for a good day of skiing or a night of enjoyment. Keep up the good work .... More
Very Good!4.2 / 5Aug 19, 2020
Holiday Valley ReviewsTom S.
expert skier
Situated is the snow belt, this resort always has the best snow in the region. Great atmosphere and lot’s of bump runs make it a good choice. Runs are short, but there are many of them.... More
Fabulous!4.3 / 5Feb 20, 2020
Holiday Valley ReviewsEddie L.
advanced skier
THE location for the best overall ski experience in Western New York. Not a lot of vertical, but that is made up for by the total area of the resort. Completely family friendly, and the town of Ellicottville is a tiny but lively ski town that is second to none. Don't miss out on the chocolate covered waffles at the bottom of the Mardi Gras lift.... More
Fabulous!4.4 / 5Nov 19, 2019
Holiday Valley ReviewsSam C.
advanced skier
A great resort and town for families and recreational skiers alike. There snow making capabilities are incredible and they put them all to use. Their snowsports schools, including their adaptive school help everyone learn how to have fun and stay safe on whatever they want to learn and the monthly events keep skiing and riding fun and exciting all... More