Dozens of diehards were there at 9 a.m. Thursday to be the first ones down the mountain. Author: Lauren Hall (WGRZ) Updated: 12:40 PM EST December 10, 2020
Crews at Holiday Valley worked for four nights this week to make enough snow for skiers and snowboarders to hit the slopes by 9 a.m. Thursday morning. We ve added to our snowmaking, our automated snowmaking system which is really big, Director of Marketing Jane Eshbaugh told 2 On Your Side. It s actually the reason that we re able to open so quickly.
Dozens of diehards were there to be the first ones down the mountain. With the Canadian border still closed and quarantine rules in place for people from Ohio, the resort is ready for more local visitors to start the season.
Holiday Valley opens for the season on Thursday
There are COVID protocols in place. For example, you ll have to wear a mask when you re on property, with exceptions when you re eating, drinking or skiing. Author: Jackie Roberts, WGRZ Staff Published: 10:18 PM EST December 9, 2020 Updated: 7:01 AM EST December 10, 2020
ELLICOTT, N.Y. Holiday Valley Resort will be opening for the season on Thursday. We have four lifts planned and about six slopes so we have terrain for all abilities, beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers, said Jane Eshbaugh, the director of marketing Holiday Valley Resort.
Eshbaugh told 2 on Your Side, To come out and go skiing in the wintertime, it s such a special experience. You re out in the fresh air, so that s what everybody s recommending, to get outside. You get some great exercise. You get to appreciate how beautiful it is around here in the wintertime, and it s good for your soul.