Sledding is a timeless winter activity that brings joy to all ages. Here’s how to make the most of your sledding day at Holiday Mountain with safety, fun, and family memories in mind.
What to Pack for a Ski Trip: A Family-Friendly Checklist
Packing for a ski trip can be overwhelming, especially when traveling with kids. This checklist breaks it all down, so you don’t forget a thing, from gear to snacks to après-ski outfits.
Lessons on the Slopes: How to Book a Private or Group Ski Lesson
Ski lessons can make or break your experience on the slopes—especially if you’re a beginner or skiing with kids. Here’s how to choose between private and group lessons and make the most of your learning experience.
Choosing the Right Snowboard: A Beginner’s Guide
Picking the perfect snowboard can be daunting for newcomers, but with a little guidance, you’ll be shredding down Holiday Mountain with confidence. Here’s how to find the best board for your style and skill level.
Reading the trail map: green circles to black diamonds, explained honestly
What the colors and shapes on a trail map actually mean, why the same symbol differs between mountains, and how to pick your first runs of the day.
Where to stay near Holiday Mountain: lodging guide for Monticello, NY
From budget motor lodges to full resorts: what exists within a short drive of the mountain, what each tier costs, and how to choose for a ski weekend.
Snow tubing and the fun park: a family day that actually works
Tubing requires zero skill and zero gear, which makes it the best first snow experience for kids. How to plan a family day: timing, tickets, what to bring.
Ski boot fitting: why rental boots hurt and what to do about it
Sore feet are a fitting problem, not a skiing rite of passage. Shell sizing, flex ratings, and the tricks that make rental boots survivable on day one.
How to dress for a ski day: layering without overspending
The three-layer system that ski instructors actually use, what to skip buying, and how to stay warm on a budget at small Northeast resorts.
Ski Club: how a season-long program turns kids into confident skiers
Inside the Holiday Mountain Ski Club philosophy: safety and fun first, fundamentals second, racing last — and why that order works for young athletes.