Ski and Fun Park

The ski and snowboard program at Holiday Mountain is a great place to learn to ski. The philosophy at the mountain is "fun and safety.'' The resort lists goals like helping kids develop a lifelong love of skiing and helping them develop athletic skills that will assist them with safe skiing. This is a great place to learn the basics of skiing and to start down the path of competitive skiing, training, and racing. Trainers try to make the program fun, and training sessions are filled with laughs, while still learning how to be safe and effective on the slopes. Staff is qualified and there is a Developmental Program. Kids who have never skied before will all be accompanied up the mountain on the lift and back down on their skis.

When kids are young, they need a lot of time free skiing. This gives them a chance to work on the basics and develop their athletic ability. Once they have the basics down and they are comfortable on the skis, they can begin to focus on competition. The people in the program believe the better skiing a kid can do, the better racers they will be in the long run. Fostering a love of the sport is as important as teaching kids how to compete.

Age groups of the program range from under 8 and under to Junior Level I which is kids 17 and 18. There are seven total levels, so kids are guaranteed to get training at an age appropriate level. The coaching staff provides an environment that is nurturing and places a lot of emphasis on having fun. Kids are also taught the value of teamwork, even though skiing is basically an individual sport. Kids are taught to respect the mountain and terrain, as well as fellow skiers and snowboarders. Skiers abide by the Skiers Responsibility Code, and the code is posted in various places at the resort.

There is 100% snowmaking on the slopes, which means skiers do not have to rely on nature to ski. The slopes are groomed daily and there are seven slopes and trails of varying levels. There are four lifts and two chalets.

If you are coming in from out of town, there are numerous options where you can stay. The Villa Roma Resort is about a half hour away and features an 18-hole golf course, great food, day and night entertainment, and summer weekend packages for those who are venturing to Monticello during the ski off-season. The Best Western is an affordable lodging option just 10 minutes from Holiday Mountain. This Best Western offers great views, a sauna, an indoor pool, a complimentary breakfast, and conference facilities. You can also get a room with a microwave and refrigerator.

If you want to head to Holiday Mountain for a birthday party, they will help you plan it. At least a week and a half reservation in advance is required, and parties must have at least 8 attendees. Pizza, soda, and paper products are provided, and a variety of party packages can be provided. The mountain also features college ski and physical education programs.