History of the Mountain
<h2>Holiday Mountain History Slider</h2>
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- December 1957 – Holiday Mountain was opened for its first season by the Town Parks Commission with a rope tow and Poma lift.
- 1964 – The first Poma chairlift was installed in the number 1 area.
- 1968 1968: Holiday expanded into the number 2 area with the installation of the #2 chair on Turkey Trot and a Poma lift along Roman Candle.
- EARLY 1990s – Manny’s Run and Bensons Glade are cut into the number 2 area, along with light installation on all three trails (Roman, Manny’s, and Bensons).
- 2000 – Mountain was purchased from the Town by a private company.
- 2005 – New ski lodge was built in the number 2 area (what is now the “South Lodge”).
- Early 2006 – A detrimental flood destroyed the lodge in the number 1 area.
- 2006 – The Arcade building (what is now the “North Lodge”) and Fun Park were developed.
- 2023 – Holiday Mountain was purchased by the Taylor Family; giving the mountain new life.
December 1957
Holiday Mountain was opened for its first season by the Town Parks Commission with a rope tow and Poma lift.
1964
The first Poma chairlift was installed in the number 1 area.
1968
1968: Holiday expanded into the number 2 area with the installation of the #2 chair on Turkey Trot and a Poma lift along Roman Candle.
EARLY 1990s
Manny’s Run and Bensons Glade are cut into the number 2 area, along with light installation on all three trails (Roman, Manny’s, and Bensons).
2000
Mountain was purchased from the Town by a private company.
2005
New ski lodge was built in the number 2 area (what is now the “South Lodge”).
Early 2006
A detrimental flood destroyed the lodge in the number 1 area.
2006
The Arcade building (what is now the “North Lodge”) and Fun Park were developed.
2023
Holiday Mountain was purchased by the Taylor Family; giving the mountain new life.
A Family Tradition since 1957
Holiday Mountain’s been the Southern Catskills skiing destination since 1957. Conveniently located just off New York State Route 17 at exit 107, less than two hours from New York City, Holiday is easily accessible for a day trip or an extended stay at endless hotels, inns and short-term rentals in the area. Our wide variety of terrain, 100% snowmaking, lighting on all our trails & tubing slopes – we’re perfect for skiers and riders of all abilities.
Great things are underway at Holiday Mountain as we work hard to bring this great amenity up to it’s full “fun potential” under the new ownership / management of long-time local skiers & business owners, the Taylor Family. Our long-term plans include a total of 17 ski / snowboarding trails with the reopening of our long closed “northern lodge area” with its iconic chairlift visible from Route 17. We’ve done a tremendous amount of work in preparation of the 23-24 ski season including reopening of our closed #2 “Turkey Trot” chairlift, extensive drainage and erosion repair, all new snowmaking & lighting, new parking areas and updated grooming equipment. Small parts of a huge project which we’re proud to be part of. We’re hoping you join us for Holiday’s rebirth!
