Holiday Valley Opens for the 2016-17 Season

With 12+ inches of natural snow and a good snowmaking run that began yesterday, Holiday Valley's President and General Manager, Dennis Eshbaugh announced plans to open for their 60th season of skiing and snowboarding on Saturday, November 26th. According to Eshbaugh, "This is an exciting time of year and we're pleased to get an early start on the season".

Weather permitting, the resort plans to have three lifts operating from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.: the Yodeler Quad Chairlift, Mardi Gras Xpress Quad Chairlift and School Haus Quad Chairlift. Four slopes will be open that range from easier to most difficult: School Haus, the Candy Cane loop, Mardi Gras and Yodeler. Ticket prices for the weekend are: $50 adult / $40 junior for 8 hours, $45 adult / $35 junior for 4 hours (available Saturday and Sunday) and $25 adult / $18 junior for night tickets that start at 3:30 p.m. Services include food and beverage and retail shop at The Yodeler Lodge and the coffee shop, rental equipment and lessons in the Holiday Valley Lodge.

Weather permitting, snowmaking will continue through Tuesday night, and then warm temperatures will force a temporary shut down for Wednesday and Thursday. Snow grooming will take place on Friday for the opening on Saturday. Long range forecasts for December are decent with dropping temperatures through the month and good snowmaking temperatures at night.

Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville is on the web at www.holidayvalley.com.

Source : Jane Eshbaugh, Marketing Director