Gore Mountain vs Holiday Valley
Gore Mountain and Holiday Valley are neighbouring resorts in New York - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Gore Mountain | Holiday Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Good |
| Intermediates | Good | Limited |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Gore Mountain
Limited
Holiday Valley
Good
Intermediates
Gore Mountain
Good
Holiday Valley
Limited
Experts
Gore Mountain
Limited
Holiday Valley
Limited
Off-piste
Gore Mountain
Not ideal
Holiday Valley
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Gore Mountain
Not ideal
Holiday Valley
Not ideal
Families
Gore Mountain
Not ideal
Holiday Valley
Limited
Snow Confidence
Gore Mountain
Not ideal
Holiday Valley
Not ideal
Budget
Gore Mountain
Not ideal
Holiday Valley
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Gore Mountain | Holiday Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 61.4 km | 31.3 km |
| Vertical drop | 769 m | 251 m |
| Lifts | 14 | 13 |
| Top elevation | 1091 m | 716 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | March (~60cm) | March (~66cm) |
| Day pass | €180 | €180 |
Piste
Gore Mountain
61.4 km
Holiday Valley
31.3 km
Vertical drop
Gore Mountain
769 m
Holiday Valley
251 m
Lifts
Gore Mountain
14
Holiday Valley
13
Top elevation
Gore Mountain
1091 m
Holiday Valley
716 m
Snow reliability
Gore Mountain
variable snow
Holiday Valley
variable snow
Snowiest month
Gore Mountain
March (~60cm)
Holiday Valley
March (~66cm)
Day pass
Gore Mountain
€180
Holiday Valley
€180
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Gore Mountain if...
you want the bigger ski area.