High School Ski Trip

Holiday Valley:  Saturday, January 24, 2026 (Leave late Friday 1/23/26)

Load bus at Coffman High School 2:15 a.m.

Depart from Coffman High School  2:30 a.m. SHARP  (with or without you) No refunds.

Students choose their bus. We usually have 2 buses. Same buses there and home. 

Arrive back at Dublin Coffman High School- approx. 11:00pm-midnight Jan 24th.  You can text/call your parents when we are close.

• All School Rules apply. Bring warm clothing and a change of dry clothes-it's a long ride back to Columbus! You might want a small pillow/blanket to sleep on the bus.

• We will stop at a McDonald’s for breakfast 46 mins before Ellicottville. We may arrive at the resort before opening.  Bring a breakfast- or buy at the resort (there is a Starbucks with pastries and sandwiches that opens at 7 am). Remember- resort food is costly!  Or buy at McDonald's-GET THE APP (2803 N Main Street Ext, Jamestown, NY 14701 (46 miles from HV)

• *Bus Drivers must have 8-9hours off so we will tell students of our exact departure time when we arrive and dismiss the bus driver.  Load the bus for the return trip at approximately 5:00 pm

• Ski- starting at 8:30am

• Lunch- I will purchase pizzas for students to have 2 pieces of pizza at the Main Lodge 2nd floor at noon.  IF you would like to join us, please do. You will provide your own drink.  If you prefer to eat lunch on your own at Holiday Valley (bring $$ to buy or pack your own).

• Depart Ellicottville after skiing.

• There will be a fast food dinner stop on the return trip home.  (bring money or a packed dinner left on the bus)

• $TBD ONLY covers your transportation and lift ticket.  Food is NOT included (except for pizza lunch).  Feel free to pack your meals and snacks!  

• Remember- HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. 

• Holiday Valley, 6557 Holiday Valley Road, Route 219 PO Box 370, Ellicottville, NY 14731-0370

• Check out Holiday Valley 

• No rentals-(If you do not own your own equipment, you can rent for the weekend from Colorado MTN Sports or Aspen)

• You must be a good skier or snowboarder. This trip is not for beginners.  You must be independent as this is a large resort.

•  Limit your energy drinks!! Make sure you hydrate!! It’s a long night/day. Bring water to hydrate. We have had kids dehydrated in years past.

• You must be on your best behavior.  We all love the Holiday Valley trip because the High School kids are so wonderful and independent. Do NOT make bad choices.