Holiday Valley vs Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Holiday Valley and Whiteface Mountain Ski Center 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 | Whiteface Mountain Ski Center |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Limited |
| Intermediates | Limited | Very good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Holiday Valley
Good
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Limited
Intermediates
Holiday Valley
Limited
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Very good
Experts
Holiday Valley
Limited
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Limited
Off-piste
Holiday Valley
Not ideal
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Limited
Terrain Park
Holiday Valley
Not ideal
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Not ideal
Families
Holiday Valley
Limited
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Limited
Snow Confidence
Holiday Valley
Not ideal
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Not ideal
Budget
Holiday Valley
Not ideal
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Holiday Valley | Whiteface Mountain Ski Center |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 31.3 km | 37.5 km |
| Vertical drop | 251 m | 956 m |
| Lifts | 13 | 12 |
| Top elevation | 716 m | 1329 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | March (~66cm) | December (~95cm) |
| Day pass | €180 | €180 |
Piste
Holiday Valley
31.3 km
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
37.5 km
Vertical drop
Holiday Valley
251 m
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
956 m
Lifts
Holiday Valley
13
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
12
Top elevation
Holiday Valley
716 m
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
1329 m
Snow reliability
Holiday Valley
variable snow
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
variable snow
Snowiest month
Holiday Valley
March (~66cm)
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
December (~95cm)
Day pass
Holiday Valley
€180
Whiteface Mountain Ski Center
€180
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Whiteface Mountain Ski Center if...
you want cruisy red runs.