Holiday Valley vs Windham Mountain Club
Holiday Valley and Windham Mountain Club 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 | Windham Mountain Club |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Good |
| 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 | Excellent |
Beginners
Holiday Valley
Good
Windham Mountain Club
Good
Intermediates
Holiday Valley
Limited
Windham Mountain Club
Good
Experts
Holiday Valley
Limited
Windham Mountain Club
Limited
Off-piste
Holiday Valley
Not ideal
Windham Mountain Club
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Holiday Valley
Not ideal
Windham Mountain Club
Not ideal
Families
Holiday Valley
Limited
Windham Mountain Club
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Holiday Valley
Not ideal
Windham Mountain Club
Not ideal
Budget
Holiday Valley
Not ideal
Windham Mountain Club
Excellent
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Holiday Valley | Windham Mountain Club |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 31.3 km | 29.3 km |
| Vertical drop | 251 m | 430 m |
| Lifts | 13 | 10 |
| Top elevation | 716 m | 928 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | March (~66cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €180 | €35 |
Piste
Holiday Valley
31.3 km
Windham Mountain Club
29.3 km
Vertical drop
Holiday Valley
251 m
Windham Mountain Club
430 m
Lifts
Holiday Valley
13
Windham Mountain Club
10
Top elevation
Holiday Valley
716 m
Windham Mountain Club
928 m
Snow reliability
Holiday Valley
variable snow
Windham Mountain Club
variable snow
Snowiest month
Holiday Valley
March (~66cm)
Windham Mountain Club
No data
Day pass
Holiday Valley
€180
Windham Mountain Club
€35
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 Windham Mountain Club if...
you're watching the budget.