An article from March 2025, since everything has been repaired and working! “Thank you @rockhillfd and @nyseg.co for limiting our damage and saving the day! Just another growing-pain hiccup, rebuilding plans are in the works, calls to the...
Taylor plans to have 17 fully functional slopes for riders to enjoy. The #2 chairlift, Turkey Trot, will also be open to guarantee full access to the mountain. Once a two-person seater, the entire lift is being replaced to allow four riders per chair. Over the years...
"Making skiing affordable is a major goal. “When I was a kid, everybody around here skied.” Similarly, Mike wants to bring racing back to Holiday and wants to work towards getting all their ski instructors PSIA certified. He’s replacing their entire fleet of rental...
Long time ski patroller, Mike Taylor, bought Holiday Mountain in Monticello, NY breathing new life into a ski area that was about to be added to the list of “lost ski areas.” He feels that it is important to keep smaller ‘feeder mountains’ open. At Holiday...
Since Mike Taylor bought Holiday Mountain from the brink of closure in 2023, he and his team have made various improvements to the ski area. These upgrades include new trails (including Hackledam, a double black diamond), the replacement of the Turkey Trot chairlift...
PHOTOS: Big Changes for Holiday Mountain in Sullivan County Updates continue for one of the Hudson Valley's only independent ski resorts... and they're looking for a partner to join them. New Yorkers are spoiled for choice when deciding between ski mountains each...
Click Here to Listen: Podcast #193: Holiday Mountain, New York Owner Mike Taylor A Storm Skiing Journal podcast with Holiday Mountain Owner, Mike Taylor. Discussing the Turkey Trot chairlift upgrade; why Taylor re-engineered and renovated a mothballed double chair...
When it comes to skiing and snowboarding in the Lower Catskill Mountains, bigger isn’t always better. More skiers and riders are rediscovering the value of small, family-owned ski resorts like Holiday Mountain, where the focus is on fun, affordability, and a welcoming...
Here’s why Holiday Mountain in Monticello, NY is considered one of the best options for skiing and snowboarding within about two hours of New York City — especially if you’re focused on accessibility, fun, and value: 🏔️ 1. Very Close & Easy Day-Trip Distance...
If you’re looking for snowboarding near NYC without the long drive, crowded mega-resorts, or overwhelming terrain, Holiday Mountain is your go-to destination. Located just 90 minutes from New York City, Holiday Mountain is a family-owned ski and snowboard resort that...
