Although the 2025/26 season is nearly over, consider this location for a great family day of skiing…read moreif another snowstorm hits. The shorter and gentler runs than in Ellicottville means that it's better for beginners and small people; fewer bars and a large parking lot near the slopes also helps the day go smoothly.

10 out of 5! EPIC weekend at Kissing bridge. The snow and…read moreruns were amazing. I had the opportunity taking a mommy daughter ski lesson that was so fun. We also enjoyed tubing! The food was so yummy (burgers, chicken tenders and Fries so good) at the Lounge and the bloody Mary's at Willie's were perfect. The staff were friendly and patient! I will definitely be back!

Number one thing to know about this place..... NO LINES, NO WAITING!!…read more Its not like going to Bristol or Swain where you wait and wait and wait in line ..... Cozy Establishment. We were greeted with some fresh snow on our drive to Hunt Hollow and it made for some great skiing (so my husband says). Hubby certainly enjoyed the slopes while I sat by the fire place and listened to live music. (In case your wondering, I really don't enjoy the cold, AND I value my knees!) Turns out once you pay your dues for this private club its BYO Anything! Beer, wine, booze, crock pots and casseroles of anything. Your options are endless!! Feeling left out?? The local grocery store and liquor store are only 3 miles away! NOTE: They do NOT have a bar. But, they do have a limited kitchen with some breakfast and lunch/dinner items available to you. NOTE 2: They open to the public (wed-friday evening). Check it out!!!

This is a wonderful family and friends focused mountain. The public is welcome Wednesday,…read more Thursday and Friday. They blow snow and the trails were well groomed. The kitchen looked like it pumped out great food but you are more than welcome to set up a Crock-Pot, host a little party, maybe a taco bar....

Lovely private, local ski club located in Ellicottville. Holimont is well taken care of and well…read moregroomed. The trails are always perfect and powdery. Since there is no night skiing available the snow isn't super packed down. The staff was attentive, helpful and friendly. Since this is a private club it definitely feels like it's own community and seems very family oriented. When I have gone there aren't wild and rowdy teens which is a plus. The good news is that on weekdays anyone can buy a pass to check out this awesome place. You can buy online to get a small discount. I have only gone during the week and there haven't been serious crowds or lines. I am not sure about the weekends but since it's members only I'm sure it's not nearly as busy as some of the other local public resorts. The lodges are cozy and accommodating. There is now a cafeteria here in the main lodge which has plenty to choose from. You are also free to bring your crockpots or picnic style lunches to enjoy. There are tons of indoor and outdoor seating options, many large grills for anyone to use and a cool fire pit to sit and relax. There are rentals, lessons and a specialty adaptive ski program available. During covid masks were worn inside and outside and this was enforced by staff. Hand sanitizing stations were set up all over. There was also a large, outdoor, well ventilated tent this year to provide extra seating during covid. Another fun perk that makes this place unique is there are many gorgeous homes on the hills and around the trails. It's fun to see them when you are on the lift and skiing down the hills.

Very nice private ski resort in Ellicotville. The best part of Hollimont is how private everything…read moreis. You never feel overcrowded, can get on the lifts very fast and there are many challenging hills. One of the better ski resorts in the area. Would definitely recommend.

The resort is nice. I like the arrangement and set up. However, it is over priced compared to the…read morelocal ski lodge ( lakeridge ski resort) . I like the slopes set up. It was easy to access and view my younger skiers, on the magic carpet. I liked the renovations. The place was clean. They have good options for snacking and a bar. I would definitely take my kids here again. Update: Although, I did have a good experience with my group this visit, I met up with a family member who was injured on the slopes that day (something that you don't always want, but is understandable). The staff told him to wrap it. When I asked them for more information the staff said they experienced many injuries and that his hand was not sprained or fractured, just swollen. My friend ( who is a nurse) , disagreed. It was medically determined that his wrist was actually fractured. . I would encourage staff not to diagnosis, treat according to your skill level, providing all clients with care and concern regardless of how many injuries you have witnessed on the slopes.

I attended a Discovery ski lesson at Dagmar Ski Resort in February and was very disappointed with…read morethe overall experience. The front desk and rental staff were dismissive and unengaged, and the lesson itself felt disorganized. As a first-time skier, I expected clear, supportive instruction, but I had to repeatedly ask for clarification. Feedback was delivered in a way that felt discouraging, and the instructor used my mistakes as examples in front of the group. While I understand using examples can be helpful, the way it was done affected my confidence and made it harder to focus on learning. By the end of the lesson I felt defeated and was unable to use the remaining practice time included in the lesson because I didn't feel ready to proceed independently. After raising these concerns in an email, I received a voicemail from who I assume was a manager, referencing my "negative" email. They also told me they don't believe I didn't learn anything, and dismissed everything I was trying to explain about my experience and kept justifying the program and defending the instructors. The only resolution given was a future lesson, which I am not comfortable taking. They closed my case, and ignored my follow-up email asking for an alternative resolution. Overall, this program is not designed to help beginners learn and enjoy skiing. I would not recommend this program for first-time skiers seeking a supportive introduction.

It Was worth the long drive Great ski resort levels for all ages and skill levels and amazing camps…read moreand lessons great instructors and coaches great terrain park and freestyle parks and the food was great and speedy definitely recommend swain ski resort.

Great small ski resort. We went 2/18/23 and it was pure ice (due to weather- not the resorts fault)…read moreso we didn't get to see much of it. I spent a decent amount of time sitting at The Shawmut Grille on the patio in the sun as I've already broken bones skiing on ice so wasn't trying to do that again. The bartender was wonderful, there was a great selection of beers-heavy on the sours, and the food was good! Prices were similar to regular (off ski resort) restaurants which I thought was great! Very nice open patio with fireplaces and Adirondack chairs where you can enjoy the view of the mountain. I'm looking forward to returning if and when we get any snow!

Lakeridge Ski Resort is a nice place to enjoy winter fun close to the city. It's easily accessible…read moreby highway 407, 401 and 406. There's ample parking spots available in the parking lots. The hills are great for all levels, from beginners to more confident skiers and snowboarders. You can rent put ski equipment on-site and book lessons online prior to your visit. There's a chalet that you can you can use to keep your stuff dry or sit down and rest or enjoy a warm beverage or meal from the cafeteria. The staff are helpful and keep things running smoothly.

This was a fun girls night out activity. We visited for their weekday snow tubing $35 special for 2…read morehours and it was more than enough time to enjoy ourselves. Booking tickets in advance is recommended as walk up tickets are unavailable. Dress warm and be ready to pull the snow tube a bit as you have to walk from the bottom of the hill to the conveyor line.

While skiing on the black Bowl Hill run, a collision occurred between myself and a female skier who…read morefailed to yield to downhill traffic. As a result of the collision, the skier entered the brush area adjacent to the trail. My son, who was present at the time, and I immediately removed our skis and assisted the skier out of the brush. Several individuals riding the lift overhead called down to ask whether assistance was required. As a trained First Responder with Advanced First Aid and CPR certification, I advised them that there were no injuries and that assistance was not necessary. Despite this, additional comments continued to be shouted from the lift, at which point I reiterated that everything was under control. Shortly thereafter, members of the Brimacombe Ski School arrived and inquired about the situation. I again confirmed that I was a trained First Responder and that there were no injuries. I was advised that Ski Patrol had been contacted and was en route. I stated clearly that this was unnecessary, as the skier had already been assisted and had resumed skiing without issue. Despite this clarification, Ski Patrol personnel arrived and immediately addressed me in what I perceived to be an aggressive and accusatory manner. I was informed that I had been rude, though no explanation was provided. The interaction escalated unnecessarily. I advised the attending patroller that there was no ongoing incident and that I would not continue the conversation given the manner in which I was being addressed. I then left the scene and proceeded toward the Bowl Lift. Upon arriving at the Bowl Lift, I was informed by the lift operator that I was not permitted to board, as Ski Patrol had radioed ahead to restrict my access. Approximately five minutes later, two male Ski Patrol members arrived and continued questioning me in an aggressive tone. I was asked what school I was with; I replied that I was not affiliated with any school and was skiing with my son. I was then asked for my name and identification. I responded that I was not aware of any legal authority requiring me to provide identification under the circumstances. I was told, "Don't worry, we will find you." At this point, I wished to leave the premises. However, the only available exit route required boarding the Bowl Lift, skiing down the opposite side of the hill, and returning to the parking area. I was effectively prevented from leaving. I stood at the lift area for several minutes, in front of approximately 20-30 students, parents, guests, and my son, feeling embarrassed and distressed. I advised Ski Patrol personnel that I needed to board the lift in order to exit the property. I was then directed to surrender my 4-hour day pass. In the process of removing it, my ski jacket was damaged. After approximately ten additional minutes, I was finally permitted to board the lift and leave the area. The most concerning aspect of this incident is that I was prevented from exiting the resort. Denial of access to the only available egress point effectively detained me without lawful authority. Additionally, my ski pass was confiscated without explanation, justification, or due process. What I was responded with was: With no other witnesses other than my son and a family friend, it was stated that "I was the cause of the collision even though I had the right of way according to the "Alpine Rules". I was accused of using vulgar and profane language when "my" witnesses said I was calm, collective, and indicated only to the people in the lift above to "mind their own business.", not knowing they were employees as they never identified themselves. I blocked their staff from their 'First Aid assessment" even though as a First Responder, I assessed no injuries. I was told that, "We have no requirement to allow anyone to reload a ski lift once their pass has been removed, there is no place on the property that a person cannot walk back to their vehicle." However, this lift, to my knowledge was the only way back to the main area of the resort where I could obtain my private property and my vehicle. The only other way would be to walk up a ski hill which is dangerous and not advisable due to oncoming skiers. I was advised I was not being allowed to load the lift; however, the Operations Manager accused me of lying and said there was an "unrelated obstruction at the other end." When I was advised otherwise on why it was stopped. There was zero transparency, zero accountability, and zero investigation. This was all damage control on Brimacombes end as they have no experience in taking accountability for their actions and took it upon themselves to lay blame against a customer and breach my Charter of Rights by not letting me leave the premises.

Overpriced. Tiny chalet to change in but lots of space upstairs but if you want to eat, don't…read moreexpect a table. They are taken by parents with kids in lessons with their own packed food. On Monday January 26 they posted 4/5 lifts running. There were only 3. Conditions stated machine groomed powder and the hills were not groomed. Parking lot is filled with giant pot holes. Had vouchers and the last time we checked in at the parking lot, they told us to go to the main chalet. This time we went to the main chalet and the customer service person barked at us for going there. Terrible customer service and false info. My son's ticket (sticker) fell off (it's -20 today) and they would not replace even though we had proof of purchase. They claimed that we didn't put on the sticker correctly. Spend your money elsewhere.

Our family has been coming here for a few years now, and we rent a 3 bedroom suite. There is a…read morerunning joke on what's going to be dirty in our room when we arrive. Last year, we had multiple fruit loops stuck to our shower curtain.. Like neon green cereal (I get things can be missed but this was so obvious) This year, someone's used contacts were in the same shower & also candy wrappers / garbage under the beds. The lights in the one bedroom just didn't work. It's humorous at this point. This place is such an ideal location, which is why we continue to come back, but the hotel is in serious need of renovations & a new cleaning crew.

Everyone knows about the great skiing and snowboarding at Holiday Valley but who knew that Holiday…read moreValley was a summer destination as well? They have an amazing pool area where you can purchase day passes for 20 bucks per adult and kids are even cheaper. They also have summer passes. I was told you have to book it the day before for weekend day passes but during the week you may be able to do it last minute. The servers from the restaraunt come right up to your lounge chairs if you want to order drinks/food. You are not allowed to bring in your own alcohol but we brought our own food and no one yelled at us. I will say it was difficult to find 5 lounge chairs together so maybe plan to get there early if you have a big group and it's the weekend.

i love !!! took selfies in your bathroom while my friend cried to their catfish boyfriend ! very…read morefun !