‘Holiday Valley’ Archives
Grooming Operations at Holiday Valley
Grooming Operations at Holiday Valley By: Dash Hegeman There are three parts to the day at Holiday Valley. Day skiing, where first tracks are made and there is plenty of fun in the sun. Night skiing, where the hills come alive with the raw energy of school groups and people blowing off a little steam after a long work day. And then there [...]
IT’S PENGUIN PADDLE TIME!!!
By Nancy LaRusch It's that time of the year again! Come to the Annual Penguin Paddle on Saturday, February 20th to enjoy watching "Penguins" of ALL ages slide down the bottom on Yodeler slope. Don't want to slide? Come for lunch! For $5.00 you will receive a hot dog or sausage with peppers and onions, potato salad, chips, dessert and a [...]
Losing Your Mind in a Snowstorm
Losing Your Mind in a Snowstorm By Dash Hegeman Winter in Ellicottville is now in full force. This past week at Holiday Valley has been nothing short of epic. The recent spell of cold weather has allowed us to make ample amounts of snow and some generous hits of lake effect have given us some great powder runs. If you ventured over [...]
Holiday Valley Safety Awareness Week
Fun. It’s the reason we ski and ride. At Holiday Valley we want our guests to show up, have a great time and walk away with giant smiles on their faces. Safety is an important factor in having fun and that’s why resorts across the country have designated January 16-22 as National Safety Awareness Week. Holiday Valley places special [...]
The Science Behind Snowmaking
The Science Behind Snowmaking By Eva Potter It's really pretty simple to make snow. Step 1: Mount a water gun on a pole at the edge of a ski slope. Step 2: Plug it in. Step 3: Force water through the gun’s nozzle and snow comes out. OK, it isn't that easy. There’s actually a lot of science behind the man-made white fluffy stuff that [...]
The History of Safety Awareness Week at Holiday Valley
The History of Safety Awareness Week at Holiday Valley By Stephanie Keis Timblin National Safety Awareness Week is an industry-wide effort to remind skiers and boarders of all ages to share both the mountain and the responsibility of their sport. From January 16 to January 22, Holiday Valley will join with resorts across the nation in [...]
Tamarack Grand Opening
Tamarack Grand Opening January 13, 2010 The moment we have all been waiting for is here! The Tamarack Club is open and you’re all invited to attend the Open House on January 13 from 3:30 to 5:30. Come to the lobby area of the Tamarack Club where you will be greeted with warm hospitality and specialty appetizers and beverages from John [...]
January is National Learn a Snowsport Month
In case you didn’t know, January is the second annual National Learn a Snow Sport Month. And while chances are that if you’re reading this you already know how to have fun in the snow you can always take some time to learn more about that sport or even learn a new one. Skiers…strap a snowboard to your feet and give it a try. [...]
