Holiday Valley vs Hunter Mountain
Holiday Valley and Hunter Mountain 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 | Holiday Valley | Hunter Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Limited |
| Intermediates | Limited | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Holiday Valley
Good
Hunter Mountain
Limited
Intermediates
Holiday Valley
Limited
Hunter Mountain
Good
Experts
Holiday Valley
Limited
Hunter Mountain
Limited
Off-piste
Holiday Valley
Not ideal
Hunter Mountain
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Holiday Valley
Not ideal
Hunter Mountain
Not ideal
Families
Holiday Valley
Limited
Hunter Mountain
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Holiday Valley
Not ideal
Hunter Mountain
Not ideal
Budget
Holiday Valley
Not ideal
Hunter Mountain
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Holiday Valley | Hunter Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 31.3 km | 26.7 km |
| Vertical drop | 251 m | 488 m |
| Lifts | 13 | 10 |
| Top elevation | 716 m | 969 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | March (~66cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €180 | €175 |
Piste
Holiday Valley
31.3 km
Hunter Mountain
26.7 km
Vertical drop
Holiday Valley
251 m
Hunter Mountain
488 m
Lifts
Holiday Valley
13
Hunter Mountain
10
Top elevation
Holiday Valley
716 m
Hunter Mountain
969 m
Snow reliability
Holiday Valley
variable snow
Hunter Mountain
variable snow
Snowiest month
Holiday Valley
March (~66cm)
Hunter Mountain
No data
Day pass
Holiday Valley
€180
Hunter Mountain
€175
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Holiday Valley if...
you want the bigger ski area.
Choose Hunter Mountain if...
you want better value.