Read and obey all signs. Allowed equipment on the downhill mountain bike trails is limited to mountain bikes and adaptive equipment bikes unless approved by resort’s management.
HoliMont permits class 1 e-bikes (pedal assist) on our trail network. Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes are not permitted to maintain safety and minimize trail impact
Riders must ensure they know how to load, ride, and unload safely. Bikes must be placed in designated trays before loading. Follow the operators instructions. Small Children must be accompanies by and adult and sit securely agains the backrest, ideally near an armrest.
Follow these instructions to load the chairlift properly. Please ask the Lift Operator for any assistance.
Please preserve the beauty of our environment for everyone’s enjoyment. In our region, the growing season is brief, and the foliage plays a crucial role in the ecosystem. Stay on designated trails to ensure the ecosystem thrives, and refrain from cutting switchbacks. Additionally, please note that hiking is not permitted on any mountain biking trails. Exercise caution and watch for falling limbs and trees while on the trails.
You must wear a helmet while riding at HoliMont. The Bike Park is designed for downhill biking and should be enjoyed with appropriate equipment and protective gear. Bike Park trails are designed for freeride/downhill full suspension bikes. Lower your seat and stand on your pedals for safety.
Using jumps, features, and performing airborne maneuvers can cause equipment failure and significantly increases the risk of serious injury.
Inclement weather is frequent in mountain areas. If you observe the onset of storms or adverse weather conditions, it’s crucial to seek shelter immediately. Avoid ridge tops and steer clear of lift terminals, lift towers, power lines, open ski runs, the tallest tree in the vicinity, fences, and signposts for your safety.
In the instance of lighting within 10 miles of our resort, we will be on hold for any lift access for 20 minutes from the last lightning strike before resuming lift service.
Trees pose a potential hazard, especially during windy conditions. It’s crucial to remain vigilant and watch for any fallen trees or branches obstructing the trail. Additionally, for safety reasons, construction zones and trail closures must be obeyed. Do not enter these zones. Watch for heavy equipment in operation during the summer as HoliMont expands and mountains trails.
The summer season provides the resort time to conduct maintenance of our winter season snowmaking and chairlift equipment, perform summer trail maintenance, and embarking on our terrain maintenance and expansion. Trail closures and the presence of heavy equipment will be observed on the mountain through the summer months. Please be alert and follow the guidance below.
Drinking water is available at Sunset Ticket and Gear Hut and Patrol Room. Don’t drink from streams. Carry water while biking or hiking and increase fluid intake to prevent dehydration.
Please be aware that there are no Ski Patrol or first aid staff on the mountain outside of the operating hours of the ski area. In case of an emergency, please call 911 and know that response times will be extended.
No Mountain Access After Sunset: For your safety, access to the mountain is only permitted during daylight hours. Overnight stays on the mountain are not permitted.
Stay clear of all grooming operations and equipment! Snow cats can be anywhere on the mountain at any time – grooming trails, moving equipment and staff, and facilitating snowmaking operations. Cats are equipped with multiple lights, including a flashing yellow beacon for visibility. If you encounter a snow cat, stay out of its path of travel, even if it means leaving the trail you are hiking or getting off of the snow.
Winch cats may be operating at any time while grooming is underway. These cats are anchored to the mountain with a steel cable that is several thousand feet long. The cable may be buried or on top of the snow and it can “whip” high in the air, or across a slope quickly and without warning. Stay off of any trail and out of any area where a winch cat is operating.
HoliMont’s Exhibition Summit is 2,250 feet above sea level, while the Cascade Base sits at 1,590 feet.
While HoliMont’s elevation is moderate compared to high-altitude destinations, visitors from lower elevations may still notice subtle effects of the change in altitude. Staying hydrated and pacing yourself during physical activities can help your body adjust comfortably.
If you have pre-existing health concerns, such as respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, it’s a good idea to consult your doctor before your visit. Should any discomfort persist, seeking medical advice is recommended.
Downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, mounting biking, and many other activities that are permitted at HoliMont, contain inherent risks including, but not limited to the risk of personal injury, including catastrophic injury, or death, or property damage, which may be caused by variations in terrain or weather conditions; or, surface or subsurface snow, ice, bare spots or areas of thin cover, moguls, ruts, bumps; or other persons using the facilities; or, rocks, forest growth, debris, branches, trees, roots, stumps; or, other natural objects or manmade objects that are incidental to the provision or maintenance of our facilities. You should understand the risks inherent in the activity you are undertaking so that you may make an informed decision of whether to participate in such activity notwithstanding the risks. If you are not willing to assume all of these risks and abide by all of these duties, you must not participate in these activities at HoliMont. If you access the mountain, you do so at your own risk. Snow may or may not be groomed, hazards may be unmarked, visibility may be limited, vehicles and equipment may be present and/or in operation at any time, and lifts may start or stop at any time without warning. Stay away from all equipment and machinery on the mountain. Use extra caution and remain aware of what is happening around you at all times.
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KNOW THE CODE
Snowsports offer us a great way to enjoy winter and all it has to offer. There are certain inherent risks with snowsports and our goal is to provide guests with a safe and enjoyable mountain experience. Safety starts with you: proper preparation, common sense, and personal awareness can help you reduce your risk on the slopes and ensure everyone has an exceptional winter experience. The Skier’s Responsibility Code is the foundation of ski area safety. Know the code, it’s your responsibility.
Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
You must prevent runaway equipment.
Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.
Stay off closed trails and out of closed areas.
You must know how and be able to load, ride, and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.
Your knowledge, decisions, and actions contribute to your safety and the safety of others. If you need help understanding the code, please ask a ski area employee.
Published by the National Ski Areas Association.
LOOK: Look behind for chair coming into the load area.
LOAD: Remove ski pole straps from wrist and hold them in one hand, freeing the other, and sit on the chair.
LOWER: Lower the bar promptly. The bar should remain down until indicated at the top of the lift.
LIFT: Raise the bar once indicated to do so by the signs at the top of the lift.
STAND: Once at the unload ramp, stand and unload safely.
LEAVE: Clear the ramp area quickly to alleviate congestion around the unload ramp.
Special considerations for children:
Skiing in deep powder snow at a ski resort is a unique and exhilarating experience, but it comes with its share of hidden dangers, namely tree wells and snow immersion suffocation. These hazards—often underestimated or overlooked—pose a significant risk in areas with heavy snowfall and tree-lined slopes.
WHAT ARE TREE WELLS?
SNOW IMMERSION SUFFOCATION (SIS)
MITIGATION AND SAFETY TIPS
WHAT TO DO IF YOU GO DOWN
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR FRIEND GOES DOWN
Skiing in deep snow can be a great experience, but it is essential to understand the hidden dangers of tree wells and snow immersion suffocation. Being aware of these hazards, practicing safe skiing techniques, and being prepared with the right equipment can significantly reduce the risks associated with skiing in deep snow conditions.
As part of this global mountain community, we invite you to review our community guidelines and expectations. These shared principles keep everyone safe, accountable, and regarded with respect. All guests and employees are expected to observe the following guidelines and share the mountains.
SAFETY
Practice safe skiing habits by following YOUR Responsibility Code.
ACCOUNTABILITY
RESPECT AND INCLUSION
HoliMont (the “Resort”) does allow uphill travel of any kind within its Resort boundaries. For your safety, access to the mountain is only permitted during daylight hours. HoliMont allows uphill access via hiking, skinning, and snowshoeing during the winter operating season for ticketed guests, members, and passholders.
Participants in all of these activities are asked to adhere to the following guidelines and accept all risks associated with uphill travel on an operating ski area:
Sledding and tubing are prohibited on resort property at any time, day or night.
HoliMont is a ski-only resort; only resort users with approved snow-sliding devices will be permitted to ski and ride on resort property. All sliding devices must have a retention device.
APPROVED SNOW SLIDING DEVICES:
APPROVED ADA ADAPTIVE SNOW SLIDING DEVICES:
NON-APPROVED DEVICES:
Complementing Your Responsibility Code and its 10 tenets, the Snow Angel Foundation – Ride Another Day, promotes 3 actions every skier can take to help keep themselves and those around safer on the slopes.
1. BE READY
Be ready to slow down or avoid objects or other people at any time. Ski in such a way that you are always able to control yourself regardless of conditions and avoid others and objects you may encounter on the run, groomed or otherwise.
2. STAY ALERT
Stay alert to what’s going on around you, especially other skiers. Being aware of those around and changing conditions will help you have a fun and safe day on the hill.
3. PLAN AHEAD
Ease up at blind spots, check uphill when merging onto trails, and give other skiers plenty of room when passing. Look out for spots on the run where traffic merges or you can’t see what’s coming next. If you are unfamiliar with a run, take it easy the first time down it and make note of places where you’ll want to slow down, such as cat tracks and rollers. Also, give other skiers room (KNOW the ZONE), especially if you are passing them. There’s plenty of space out there, so there’s no need to crowd each other.
EVERY SKIER GETS 15 FEET
While on the hill, avoid collisions by giving others 15 feet of space on all sides. If kids are present, go slower and give them even more space. Know that skiers can turn suddenly, so stay in control to obey the 15-foot zone.
PEOPLE HAVE THE DOWNHILL RIGHT OF WAY
1. It is your responsibility to avoid skiers downhill from you.
2. Give all skiers at least 15 feet of space when passing.
3. Watch your speed and pay attention to others’ sudden changes in direction and speed.
If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee. Your knowledge, decisions, and actions contribute to your safety and the safety of others. If you need help understanding the code, please ask a ski area employee.
New York State Article 18 – (18-101 – 18-108) SAFETY IN SKIING CODE
Not to leave the scene of any accident resulting in personal injury to another party until such times as the ski area operator arrives, except for the purpose of summoning aid.
HoliMont is private property. All forms of third-party commercial activity on our property are prohibited without our prior written consent, including the solicitation or provision of ski instruction, tours and guides, commercial photography and videography, and other products and services offered for sale. For more information on authorized ski instruction at HoliMont, please visit the Ski School page.
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Saturday and Sunday
Exhibition, Cascade, and Sunset 8am-420pm
All other lifts 9am-420pm
Monday – Friday
All Lifts 930am-420pm
Christmas Week December 26-January 1st and Holidays (MLK and Presidents Day) are same as Weekend hours with exception of Christmas Day which is 12pm-4pm
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