Holiday Valley’s President and General Manager, Dennis Eshbaugh, has built a career for himself that would be the envy of many people. During his time at Holiday Valley he’s seen the Village of Ellicottville evolve from a quiet, little manufacturing and logging town to a four-season destination that attracts people from all over the east coast.
The 2022-23 ski and snowboard season has come to an end and all-in-all it was a great one.
Scott Eaton grew up in Western New York and spent a lot of time on the slopes of Holiday Valley. During that time he grew a passion for the outdoor industry that eventually took him westward, to the mountains of Colorado. After living there for nearly ten years and working at Copper Mountain as a key part of their Sales team, he made the decision last fall to return to his roots and return to Ellicottville to take on the role of the Sales Director at Holiday Valley. 
When the temperatures drop in Western New York, JR Reynolds and his dedicated team of snowmakers spring into action in order to cover the slopes of Holiday Valley with an abundance of snow. It’s a task that requires a lot of perseverance and is an instrumental component to a successful ski season.
For nearly two years, Samantha Dederick has been a staple at the 
D.R. Britt is the Facilities Manager at The Inn at Holiday Valley. A new father, D.R. loves a good night out on the slopes but these days focuses on keeping The Inn at Holiday Valley ready for its guests and then heading home to be with his family. 
There is a lot that goes into being the Safety Manager at Holiday Valley and Ben Graham manages to coordinate it all while keeping a huge smile on his face. 
Opening day of the 2022-23 season officially kicked off on Friday, November 25 and by all measures, it was a great one.
Old Man Winter just woke up from his summer long summer slumber and he wasted no time starting to get ready for the winter season.