How to Go Skiing in Holiday Mountain, New York

Holiday Mountain Ski Area in New York is a fun place to take your family for your next ski trip. Holiday Mountain is located within easy driving distance from New York City, and offers a variety of snow and ski activities to choose from.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet Access

Book Lodging at Holiday Mountain Ski Area

1. Book lodging by visiting the Holiday Mountain Web site (see Resources below), or by calling them directly at 845-796-3161.
2. Know that Holiday Mountain, New York has partnered with a wide variety of high end resorts and hotels that offer package deals that ranges from moderately priced to expensive.
3. Choose a room at one of Holiday Mountain Ski Area's many offerings, such as the Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center, and the Hudson Valley Resort and Spa. The Villa Roma offers suites and deluxe rooms. Each room has a private bath, along with cable TV and housekeeping service. The Hudson Valley Resort has 275 rooms and suites. Each room has a marble bathroom and Internet access. Some rooms even have balconies.

Get to Know Holiday Mountain Ski Area

4. Land at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. The airport is approximately 95 miles from Holiday Mountain. To arrive by car from New York City, take the New York State Thruway to exit 16. Then take Route 17 West to exit 107. Holiday Mountain is located 4 miles east of Monticello. For an alternate route from other locations, visit the Holiday Mountain Web site (see Resources below) and click the 'Directions and Lodging' link for detailed driving instructions.
5. Know that Holiday Mountain's summit elevation is 1,300 feet. The vertical drop is 400 feet. Holiday Mountain has an average snowfall of 90 inches.
6. Enjoy Holiday Mountain's 14 trails. There are 6 lifts and snowmaking covers 100 percent of the ski area. Holiday Mountain offers night skiing as well.

Enjoy the Slopes at Holiday Mountain Ski Area

7. Check the Holiday Mountain Ski Area snow report by visiting their Web site and clicking on the 'Today's Announcements' link (see Resources below).
8. Treat yourself, a friend or a loved one to one of Holiday Mountain's birthday packages. Included in the package is snow tubing, ice skating and bumper cars.

Tips & Warnings

• Book your ski trip online to save time and money. There are often specials that are only available online.
• Check snow conditions prior to booking your trip. Slopes are open based on daily weather activity.

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