Overview
- 17 Beginner
- 17 Intermediate
- 14 Advanced
- 7 Expert
As the Catskills' premier winter resort destination, Hunter Mountain boasts renowned terrain for all abilities, an impressive vertical drop, and some of the most reliable snow conditions in the East!
We have three separate mountains encompassing a wide variety of terrain catering to skiers and riders of all ability levels - from comfortable and spacious learning terrain perfect for first-time beginners,... to steeps and bumps for the seasoned expert - there is something to satisfy any ski or ride style!
Families and beginners will enjoy the trails of Hunter One, each specially designated for learning and comfort while on the slopes! Intermediates have a nice choice of summit-to-base groomed cruisers, and experts can challenge their skills when making turns on an impressive variety of advanced trails including the slopes of Hunter West. Read more
We have three separate mountains encompassing a wide variety of terrain catering to skiers and riders of all ability levels - from comfortable and spacious learning terrain perfect for first-time beginners,... to steeps and bumps for the seasoned expert - there is something to satisfy any ski or ride style!
Families and beginners will enjoy the trails of Hunter One, each specially designated for learning and comfort while on the slopes! Intermediates have a nice choice of summit-to-base groomed cruisers, and experts can challenge their skills when making turns on an impressive variety of advanced trails including the slopes of Hunter West. Read more
Operations
Status
Open
Lifts Open/Total
6 of 10
Weekday Hours
Mon-Fri: 9a-4p
Trails Open/Total
45 of 55
Weekend Hours
Sat: 8:30a-5p; Sun: 8:30a-4p
Stats & Conditions
Base Elevation
1,600 ft
24-hr Snowfall
0"
Vertical Drop
1,600 ft
Avg Base Depth
18-72"
Peak Elevation
3,200 ft
Photos
Hunter Mountain Logo
Hunter Mountain Trail Map
Reviews & Tips (25)
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The skiing was fast and slick (icy patches here and there!) Do not do the diamonds, unless you are an excellent skier, have sharpened skiis and have no fear!!! LOL, Most runs were well groomed and fast (except, watch out for those, who stop in the middle of the run. Great crowd, but if you do not like lines, go M-Thurs for more runs!! Staff was friendly and very careful and safety conscious! The main lift was very fast (right side of lodge) the other lifts, left side, kind of slow, but great if you have kids! Seems like there were a lot of instructors, giving lessons.
Overall, I would go again, since it is the closest and best skiing w/o natural snow.
written Jan 31 2012 - 04:26 PM
Went to Hunter with my family day after Christmas. Paid full price, less then half of the Mountain open. Conditions were so so. Ski patrol on Moutain would be appreciated, as snowboarding morons show no respect for others on the Mountain. Improvement to lodge and lifts would really help the Mountain. Although the terrain was challenging, it was not half as challenging as avoiding the idiots cutting you off and trying to kill you. Hunter needs to start clipping tickets.
written Dec 30 2011 - 03:10 PM
Amazing mountain with a bunch of fun diamonds, un-groomed, natural condition double black diamonds, very few blues or greens. Decent vertical of 1700'. Has a decent park. Depending on your level this mountain is absolutely amazing.
written Mar 13 2011 - 09:26 PM
Ski during lunch hour when the crowds thin out for a while. I've been skiing there for 25 years because its the best mtn 2 hrs from NYC. They are making some improvements like the six person lift and improved snack bar at the summiit. But it could be a great mtn if a professional operator took over management got rid of the rude bartenders and other employees who should not be in the service business. You'd think they would be happy to have a job. Also they seem to be tolerating total disregard of skiing rules of etiquette by snowboarders who cause accidents. Clipping a lift ticket might get their attention
written Mar 01 2011 - 08:14 AM
Glad I used the site for tickets, great discount. The Mountain was fun, although icy but that's par for the course when skiing the East. Overall great experience.
written Feb 22 2011 - 07:38 AM
Very icy. Went on a Sunday, not overly crowded, park was in good shape.. Stick to the red lift, less people. Did I say it was icey. Been boarding for 5yrs.
written Feb 15 2011 - 05:54 PM
Well, hunter really does live up to its reputation... I've never seen such a collection of complete friggin morons on one mountain. Saw more crashes (some of them quite serious) than I could have possibly imagined in one day. The mountain isn't bad at all, especially for a day trip from the new york area. 6 pack lift is great but it stops every 30 seconds when someone falls of. Will go back on a weekday next time. If you go on a weekend be sure to keep your eyes open or you may get killed.
written Feb 15 2011 - 02:19 PM
Went to Hunter on 2-10-11. People were really rude in the morning and would push right through you to get on the lift. i am a skier and i wanted to punch these other skiers right in the face. The conditions were sweet with the usual icing by afternoon. If you are not some Spyder jacket wearing skier i suggest you take yourself to Windham where people are a little more laid back and enjoyable to ride with.
written Feb 15 2011 - 09:49 AM
This past saturday, 2/13, was crowded and west side was icy,icy with no folks willing to ski ice so it was empty. guess they were waiting for warm weather this week instead of proper grooming this weekend. make sure your skis have sharp edges if you plan to ski this mtn
written Feb 14 2011 - 02:30 PM
In the 2 1/4 hour radius from NYC Hunter and nearby Windham are the best bets, bigger and more varied than their Berkshire neighbors (Catamount, Butternut, Jiminy). Hunter has some serious terrain like K-27, Cliff and everything on the "West" side but just one tiny tree area let's hope they develop more. That said, you have to be prepared for a lot of lousy attitude on and off the slopes with the rudest crowds I've ever encountered and some unhappy staff. DO NOT go here on a weekend - it's a horror show of loud mouthed crowds, huge lines and bad skiers& boarders - but on a week day it can be alot of fun with minimal crowds. They do a good job with snowmaking and grooming but it can get scraped off quickly so get there early. Thanks for
a good value tik Liftopia!
written Feb 06 2011 - 04:54 PM
Not a bad mountain for being so close. If you don't want to go to VT, it's not a bad mtn. Not the biggest mtn in the world and can be icy at times but it's worth the ride. Windham might be a better choice though. Staff is friendly (overly at times) and lines for the summit lift can be long at times on the weekend. The black diamonds are the way to go, not too difficult and much less crowded.
written Feb 03 2011 - 06:09 AM
Awful. The mtn. was ice, there were too many people there, the lines were incredibly long and the staff was was TOO happy, greeting people in the bar area, commenting on the great conditions, yet it was garbage. By far the worst mtn. I have been to all season and I do not plan on returning. seriously. don't bother, spend a few more bucks and take a trip worth your time.
written Jan 31 2011 - 05:28 PM
if skiing on the weekend and you are advanced, take the 6 pack flyer to the summit, take the white cloud trail and stop just around the hairpin turn before it connects to the Belt parkway, look to the left, you will see fences, get up some speed and take the small jump through the fence, ski straight accross and connect to Way Out Trail, stay on the west side for the rest of the day, never any lift lines over there.
written Jan 26 2011 - 08:03 PM
Fridays at hunter are always great, no lines and trails are wide open.
written Jan 23 2011 - 05:39 PM
