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Holiday Valley Suspends Winter Operations

March 16, 2020, Ellicottville, NY…Holiday Valley’s President, Dennis Eshbaugh has announced Holiday Valley’s winter operations will be suspended as of 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 due to the Corona Virus. Eshbaugh states, “The health and safety of our community members is a top priority at Holiday Valley. In order to minimize risk of exposure and spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19 and to comply with local, state and national regulations we have implemented numerous protective measures.”

Operations Temporarily Suspended at Greek Peak Mountain Resort/ Hope Lake Lodge and Toggenburg Mountain

Cortland, NY (March 16, 2020)

A message from Wes Kryger, President, Greek Peak Mountain Resort, Hope Lake Lodge and Toggenburg Mountain:

For the safety of our guests and staff, and in conjunction with operational constraints from the impact of COVID-19, I have made the decision to temporarily suspend operations at Greek Peak Mountain Resort, Hope Lake Lodge and Toggenburg Mountain at close of business today, March 16 2020. 

Searching for Normalcy

Holiday Valley Operations Update and Message to our Community

The health and safety of our community members is and always has been our number one priority at
Holiday Valley—never more so than now. As the situation around COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continues to
evolve at a rapid pace, we have implemented numerous protective measures.

It is our understanding Cattaraugus County anticipates activating an Emergency Declaration effective on
Wednesday March 18th. Based on this information, Holiday Valley will be operating as follows:

ORDA Suspends Operations of Ski Resorts & Lake Placid Olympic Venues

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) managed ski areas and all its venues will suspend operation at the close of today, Sunday, March 15.

Closures include all Nordic and Alpine ski resorts; Mt. Van Hoevenberg, Belleayre Mountain Ski Resort, Gore Mountain and Whiteface Mountain.

SKI NY Statement on COVID-19

The safety and health of guests and those who work at our member ski areas are a priority of SKI/NY. We know there are many questions about what measures ski areas are taking in regards to the Coronavirus.

Measures include:

The 2020 Freestyle Aerials U.S. National Championships Now Scheduled To Be Held At Bristol Mountain Without Spectators

CANANDAIGUA, New York (March 12, 2020) –

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Bristol Mountain Announced As The Winner Of The Nationwide I AM A Snowmaker Contest

CANANDAIGUA, New York (January 30, 2020) –

New York Ski Areas Ready for the 2019-20 Season - New Lifts, Looks and Efficiency

October 28, 2019

JAMESVILLE, NY (October 21, 2019) – Ski areas across New York State had a busy summer season in anticipation of the 2019/20 ski season with several ski resorts upgrading snowmaking systems, adding new lifts, and more. Here is a round-up of what’s new for the 2019-20 season:

Central New York and the Finger Lakes

SKI/NY Passport Program Offers Free Lift Tickets & More for 2020 Ski Season

October 28, 2019

JAMESVILLE, NY (October 21, 2019) – SKI/NY aims to introduce more kids to skiing and snowboarding with its Ski & Ride Passport Programs, which offers free lift tickets, discount lessons, and more.

SKI/NY Passport Program Offers Free Lift Tickets & More for 2020 Ski Season

October 28, 2019

JAMESVILLE, NY (October 21, 2019) – SKI/NY aims to introduce more kids to skiing and snowboarding with its Ski & Ride Passport Programs, which offers free lift tickets, discount lessons, and more.