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Best NY Ski Resorts

When you think of the all-around ski resort, some things that come to mind are a variety of slopes, great base lodges, nice accommodations and a cool town. Some of the best New York ski resorts have all of the above. Maybe you haven't even heard of these two towns before today, but by the time you finish reading this website you'll know all about them.

Holiday Valley and Ellicottville are both considered two of the best New York ski resorts. Both areas offer visitors a variety of snow and outdoor activities.. Located in Western New York State, these ski towns host a variety of visitors each year. Holiday Valley is home to 52 slopes and Ellicottville is fondly known as the "Aspen of the East."

One of the Best NY Ski Resorts
Holiday Valley resort spans 1100 acres and sometimes has 20,000 visitors using their 12 ski lifts per hour. The slopes are open all day long from 9am to 10pm at night, giving skiers a full day to experience the snow. When skiers need a break, they offer three base lodges full of restaurants, lounging areas and other amenities.

Ellicottville, located only a mile from Holiday Valley, is a quaint village that still has its 19th century charm. Ellicottville accommodations range from condos to homes to hotels. Ellicottville is also very near HoliMont, which is the biggest private ski area in the US.

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