Ellicottville, NY
, December 1, 2025 – Holiday Valley is pleased to announce the official opening of the 2025–26 ski and snowboard season this Friday, December 5. Thanks to sustained snowmaking efforts and favorable temperatures, guests can look forward to a strong start to winter with both day and night skiing and riding available on opening day.
Lifts will operate from 9am to 10pm on Friday, marking the simultaneous start of night skiing. Creekside, Mardi Gras, Yodeler and Tannenbaum lifts are scheduled to open, providing access to School Haus West, Mardi Gras, Yodeler, Tannenbaum and the Rail Fun Park, which means that there will be terrain available for all levels of ability.
“We’ve had almost perfect weather to get our 68th winter season rolling with about 20 inches of natural snow and ideal snowmaking temperatures,” said Dennis Eshbaugh, Holiday Valley’s President and
General Manager. “Conditions should be great, our staff is excited, and skiers and riders have waited all
summer and fall for opening day!”
On Saturday, December 6, Holiday Valley plans to add additional lifts and terrain, expanding access
across the mountain. Weekend operating hours will be 8:30am to 10pm on both Saturday and
Sunday.
Cross-Country Track
Holiday Valley also anticipates setting a cross-country track around the golf course for guests interested
in Nordic skiing.
Holiday Valley Snowsports will offer private lessons at Creekside for all ages and skill levels. To book, call 716-699-3506.
The Customer Service building will be open from 8am to 10pm starting on Friday and running through the weekend. A resort shuttle will operate for lodging guests throughout opening weekend.
The Holiday Valley Tubing Park, located just 4 miles away from the resort on Rt. 242, is scheduled to
open for the season on Friday, December 19. For more information, go to
holidayvalley.com/activities/tubing.
All opening plans are anticipated and subject to change based on weather conditions, snowmaking
progress, and mountain operations. Guests are encouraged to check holidayvalley.com and Holiday
Valley’s social channels @holidayvalley for the latest updates.
As winter kicks off, Holiday Valley reminds visitors to stay clear of closed terrain and respect all mountain operations. Uphill hiking is prohibited during snowmaking and grooming activities to ensure the safety of both guests and staff.
Holiday Valley Resort
Ranked #4 in the East in the 2025-26 SKI Magazine Readers Resort Rankings, Holiday Valley is Western. New York’s largest year ‘round resort featuring 60 slopes and trails, 13 lifts, 3 base lodges, slope side lodging and dining, conference facilities, an 18 hole golf course, a tree top aerial adventure park, a mountain coaster and a summer pool complex.
Find more information: www.holidayvalley.c om.