Added: 12/14/2005 |
Ellicottville, a town with 19th century charmEllicottville ski vacations can offer such recreational activities as downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, tubing and snowmobiling in the winter to golfing, hiking, mountain and recreational biking, birding, traditional fishing, fly-fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, hayrides, antiquing, swimming, picnicing, and tennis in the post ski season.
Ellicottville is the #1 Ski destination in the Western New York region. The beautiful town of Ellicottville sits at the base of two ski resorts, Holimont and Holiday Valley. This makes for an ideal setting for a ski vacation! They also have plenty of snow. Ellicottville is in the great "Snow Belt". Lake effect snow sets up off of Lake Erie. Average snowfall is 180", but don't worry if there isn't snow on the ground at your house, the resorts have massive snowmaking capabilities.
Ski at Holimont (Semi-Private Resort & Ski Club) or Holiday Valley (2 miles away or 3 minute drive) Ski and Golf Resort. Holiday Valley features 52 slopes, 12 ski lifts on 1,100 sprawling acres. Holimont Ski area has scores of uncrowded, scenic, challenging slopes and is open to public Monday through Friday or on weekends if you have an invitation from a member. Holiday Valley was rated the number 3 ski resort in the east by Ski Magazine, 2004-05. 52 slopes and trails, 750 ft of vertical, 95% snowmaking, Night Skiing, Ski School, three base lodges, excellent ski school and a wide variety of terrain. You can be sure there's something for everyone! The season usually runs from the first weekend in December until April 11.
Ski at Pico Mountain Ski Area. Now a part of Killington Mountain Ski Area after being purchased by ASC, Pico Mountain is a great place for skiers of all abilities. The 2000 vertical feet make it especially suited for advanced intermediate cruising. Pico is the 7th mountain owned by Killington, enabling skiers to enjoy all 1200 acres on the same lift ticket, with 20% novice trails, 50% intermediate trails, and 30% advanced trails. There is an outstanding selection of lodging, dining, and apres ski entertainment in the area. Killington Mountain is just minutes away.
Don't think the fun stops when the snow melts...Enjoy great golfing, mountain biking, hiking, tennis, or one of the many music and art festivals throughout the year. And don't forget about the nightlife! Over 20 different restaurants/bars make sure there's something for everyone all year long.
For the ultimate mountain and ski vacation, come to Ellicottville, NY. Rarely does one find a ski town on the east coast with the liveliness and variety of activities that Ellicottville offers. These resorts not only have great skiing (Holiday Valley Ski Resort ranked #3 in the east), but they have a picturesque and fun-loving village that draws thousands of visitors on its own. In the winter, come for skiing at one of two ski resorts, cross country skiing through Alleghany State Park, tubing, or a very cozy horse-drawn sleigh ride.
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