You could go skiing or snowboarding at HoliMont' 56 slopes and trails with 100% snow making and fantastic grooming.
Skiing
If you enjoy winter, the Enchanted Mountains is the place for you!
The Town of Ellicottville is known as the "Aspen of the East" as it contains Holiday Valley Resort & HoliMont which are the areas two largest ski resorts. Enjoy the feeling of a ski resort and a quaint village all rolled into a unique setting that is for the consummate skier and non-skier alike.
Holiday Valley Resort
Holiday Valley Resort was ranked #3 for ski resorts in the East by Ski Magazine (2015). It boasts a 750 foot vertical drop with 58 day slopes and 37 night trails, all accessed by 13 high-tech lifts. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, there are slopes for any skill level. For beginners, check out the Holiday Valley Resort website to get complete information about lesson times and availability.
HoliMont
HoliMont is North America's largest private resort, but offers weekday skiing for anyone! They also include racing for members, and ski schools. Holimont gives you 52 slopes covering 135 acres, surely enough to keep you busy!
Experiences
Torchlight Parade at HoliMont
The Slopes Are Calling
Grab your skis and snowboards because the slopes are calling your name!
The Enchanted Mountains is home to Holiday Valley Resort and HoliMont.
The City Garage Ski Shop
Mud, Sweat n' Gears
McCarty Cafe at Holiday Valley
Mardi Gras Weekend 2024
I Love New York Winters 2010
This list of activities to enjoy in the Winter was created in 2010.
Ahhh the holidays! Whether you are looking for relaxation or excitement with the holidays we'll have some activities below.
HoliMont's Contractor's Day
HoliMont Contractor’s Day is an event filled with many fun activities that take place on and off the slopes. This year’s activities include the 36th annual Dave Pitkin Memorial Ski Race, dedicated to him to commemorate his enduring spirit, his contributions to the HoliMont Racing Club, and his part in creating the racing hill, Our infamous Bombardier Ball Drop, Lunch provided by Dina’s at the Mont, A vendor market, and an Apres Ski Party. This event is sponsored by many local businesses and helps us celebrate and support our local community. Join us for our favorite day of the year!
HoliMont
Holiday Valley's Your Turn Women's Ski Clinic 2024
Holiday Valley Snowsports School is featuring the 10th annual YOUR TURN women's clinic on Wednesday and Thursday, January 24 and 25, 2024 led by Lisa Ballard, a widely acclaimed coach and ski racer and assisted by several of Holiday Valley's finest women instructors. Intermediate skiers who can ski the blue squares through advanced skiers who want to take their skiing to the next level will benefit from this clinic. The clinic will begin at 8AM with registration and breakfast. Pre-registration is advised as attendance is limited. Questions, call 716-699-3506.
Holiday Valley's Telestock Day 2024
Holiday Valley's Spring Pond Skimming 2024
Holiday Valley's Red Bull Rail Jam
If you love sliding on steel, join us at the Fiddler's Terrain Park on Saturday the 20th for a rail jam that should not be missed. Sponsored by Red Bull, this competition is bound to be action packed and a ton of fun. DJ Tyler Swift will be rockin' the mic and keeping the vibes high!
Holiday Valley's New Years Eve Celebration and Torchlight Parade 2023-2024
Ring in the New Year with the Holiday Valley Groomer parade and spectacular fireworks. Family friendly party in the main Lodge. Approximate times: Groomer Parade on Cindy's Run at 11:15, torchlight parade at 11:30 then the fireworks show at 11:45, ending at midnight.
Holiday Valley's Intense Milk Rail Jam
Holiday Valley's Boardroom Banked Slalom
Holiday Valley Ski Resort's Anticipated Opening Day 2023
Holiday Valley has announced that their anticipated opening day is November 24th- Weather permitting. Finger crossed that Mother Nature let's that happen!!
Check Holiday Valleys Facebook page for updates!
Holiday Valley Resort
Holiday Valley ranks an astonishing #3 in SKI Magazine 2015
Holiday Valley 3rd in the East 2015
SKI Magazine Reader Rankings
Holiday Valley Ranked #5 by Ski Magazine 2013
Holiday Valley Earns High Ranking again in Ski Magazine's Best Ski Resorts in the East!
Dummy Downhill at HoliMont
Demo Day at Holiday Valley 2023
Today is the day to try before you buy! Free demos from many ski and snowboard reps, featuring Ellicottville's awesome specialty ski and snowboard shops. Check it out, slopeside of the Holiday Valley Lodge. Credit card required for deposit and parent signature if under 18.
College Daze at Holiday Valley
Spend winter break at Holiday Valley with this special lodge and lift package designed for college students. Cost is just $242.48 per person for quad occupancy at the slopeside Inn at Holiday Valley, 3 days and 2 nights lift tickets (start anytime Sunday through 4:30 on Tuesday), an arrival gift, hosted parties, tastings and more. First time skiers or snowboarders get a FREE 1.5 hour lesson, rental equipment and a beginners area lift ticket. College Season Passholders can deduct $100 from their package price.
Avoid the Winter Blues
You may think that the winter in the Enchanted Mountains is only for skiiers and snowboarders, but it's not! Check out the variety of events happening for you to enjoy without skis or a snowboard.