Giants Stadium Sale: Last Chance for $39 Big Lift Card w/ Free Lift Ticket!

Next week marks the beginning of one of the biggest ski/snowboard sales in the Northeast: the Princeton Ski Show at Giants Stadium. The show begins on Tuesday, December 4 and lasts until Saturday, December 8. This show is the last opportunity of the season to get the Big Lift Card for $39 with the free unlimited lift ticket. The Big Lift Card was available for this price, with free lift ticket, until November 1, and is now available for $49 with no free lift ticket.

The times of the sale are as follows:
Tues, Dec 4 - 2pm - 12am
Wed, Thur, Fri, Dec 5-7 - 12pm - 12am
Sat, Dec 8 - 10am - 6pm

We hope to see you there! Our Winter Card will also be available for sale.

Christmas Shopping? Give the gift of Winter!

Looking for a fun gift that everyone can use? Consider the Winter Card: two days at Hunter and two days at Windham for $119. That's less than $30 a day at two great resorts 15 minutes apart. The Winter Card is only available through December 24, so get yours now! It is completely transferable, available online and at the Princeton Ski Show (mentioned above).

*The Winter Card is valid through the end of the Winter 2007-08 season at both resorts, except peak holiday periods (Dec. 25-Jan. 1, Jan. 19-21 and Feb. 16-18). Unused visits may not be carried over into future seasons. Please treat the card as cash. If it is lost or stolen, it cannot be replaced. Questions? Call the Hunter ticket office at 800-HunterMtn ext. 2200 or the Windham ticket office at 800-SkiWind ext. 1100.

Snowmaking: Friday Update

Here's the scoop - Right now we are making snow on the Belt top to bottom, Minya, Lower Xover. We are concentrating on these trail with all we can so that they will be opened up on Saturday.

Saturday we will try our best to get out of everybody's way but this early in the season we still have to take advantage of the weather so there will be some guns on the opened trails. We will move to the terrain park, Ike, Boston Road, and maybe the Cliff or Heuga?? (depends on the wind), if everything goes right.

The weather looks good with some COLD weather so this will give us a big boost in getting more terrain opened.

Forget Christmas shopping at the malls come take advantage of the early season snow with no crowds out there, while your here buy your presents: Big Lift Card, Winter Card, or stop by the ski shop!

- Bruce

ALSO: For those of you who were wondering about the Quad, it's currently operating and has been repaired. Thanks for your patience!

Wednesday Snowmaking Update

Last night the weatherman's prediction was a little off. The low temps on top hit this morning at 6:00 am with a low of 21, the bottom hit a frigid 28 so with that it was not a very stellar night.

Up and coming we will start up again Thursday with predictions of some cold air moving in after a brief warm-up Wednesday night, the plan remains the same get more terrain opened: Minya, Lower Xover, Mossy And The Belt .

Lets hope that Mother Nature will gives us a break when and if she does we are ready to move. If anybody out there knows any dances or spells for cold weather, lets do it...we need some Help with the weather!

- Bruce

Snowmaking Update

Bruce, our snowmaking manager and unofficial video correspondent, sent a message over for posting today...here it is!

Well we survived the rains that Heinz field in Pittsburgh could not, yes we lot some snow but we are still in great shape and recovery will be quick 1 night and then ready to start the big moves.

Tuesday 27th we will be starting up in the afternoon as the temps drop hopefully we will be up and running by 4:00 PM. Tonight we will be on HBK and off Broadway, Madison, Mossy.

The weather for tonight will be cold enough to resurface what we have with some powder and position us for the next big moves, which will be on Thursday. The temps on Wed. are not good so we will start up on Thursday.

The next move we will be going to the Belt, Minya, Lower Xover, Ike.

This hopefully will all be opened by Saturday if the Mother Nature gives us a break. The long range looks good and with this we will be able to really start getting some terrain opened up.

So get ready.

Another slideshow from Snowmaking!

Some photos from our snowmaking manager....weekend 1 at Hunter Mountain. Thanks to everyone who came out, and we hope to see you back here soon!

Cool Video from AlpineZone!

Our friends from AlpineZone stopped by yesterday to hit the slopes....and sent us a sweet video. Enjoy!

Lifts & Trails Conditions Info available...

People have been looking for this page, and here it is thus far. We're hosting it on our site, but bookmark it -- it will eventually be moved to our main snow reporting page.

Lifts, Trails & Conditions

Tonight's Rail Jam is ON!

Just a quick note to everyone, tonight's Rail Jam WILL be taking place from 5-8pm. The rails will be put up during the day, and the event is free, but registration is required.

The Main Bar and pizza bar will be open until 8, and Paradise Alley will be performing at the Main Bar from 4-7. We'll see you tonight!

Today: Hunter One, Tomorrow: Off-Broadway, Madison and more!

Good morning everyone!

I wanted to post some photos from I took early this morning, and also give you the info about snowmaking for today, tonight and tomorrow.

We're blowing in the same areas at the moment, as it is very cold and perfect snowmaking weather. The weather still looks good, but snowmaking will probably only be at night during the week, as day temps are in the high 30's and low 40's.

The below photos are snowguns on Hunter One.


Later this afternoon or tonight, weather permitting, snowmaking will continue through the night, and for tomorrow, there's a good possibility of having the Off Broadway, Madison, and maybe even Mossy Brook open.


Stay tuned for more information. We're working on getting the open lifts & trails page up, but have some issues with our website....I know some people are having some problems, and we are doing what we can to iron out the problems....so have patience, and keep checking back!

A Fantastic Friday at Hunter Mountain!

We have had an amazing Friday here at Hunter, and are now making snow on Kennedy, Hunter One, Madison and Mid-station. We plan to run the guns right through to tomorrow, and keep them going as long as possible.

C-Lift/Hunter One

There is a very good possibility of running C Lift tomorrow, and the Quad and F-lift will be running as well....Kennedy will be open as long as temps stay down tonight (here in Hunter, we're looking at a night time low of between 10 and 15 degrees!).

Guns on Hunter One, mid-morning.

I got some pretty cool shots today (among them are the ones in this post, all taken around 10am this morning). Remember: if YOU have a great photo of Hunter, send it in! Also check back, as our webmaster Steve has taken a bunch of photos every day and posted them on the site.

One of the C-Lift chairs in front of the snow cannon.

See more photos of snowmaking, the trails, the resort and more on the main page of the website, or in the gallery!

Snowgun at base of C-Lift

Check back tomorrow or call the Snowphone later (800-HunterMtn) for updated conditions...the forecast is looking excellent for the weekend, and I hope everyone had a really excellent Thanksgiving!

This weekend: Colder Temps, More Terrain, Live Entertainment & More!

Hello and Happy Thanksgiving from Hunter! Yesterday's opening day was fantastic, and we'd like to thank everyone who came out to ski or ride. The snow is still in good condition, despite the balmy weather, and we're going to make more snow and open more terrain as soon as temps lower (tonight) and possibly have more terrain for the weekend.

The current NOAA forecast shows that temperatures will drop into the low 20's and as low as 11 degrees on Friday night....so think snow(making)!

Head over to the Hunterblog or the website for photos and video from yesterday!

This weekend, we're also going to have extended bar hours and live entertainment: on Saturday, Paradise Alley will be performing from 4-7pm in the Main Bar area. The bar will be open until 8pm, and if you like the band, head over to O'Neill's for their second performance, kicking off at 10pm and ending at 1am!

We here at Hunter plan to host plenty of live entertainment through the season, so keep checking back for an entertainment listing, or continue to Paradise Alley's website to read more about them!!



Thanks for reading, and stay tuned for more info!

Another video!

Some more shots from today, from Bruce...we've had an amazing opening day, and thanks so much to everyone who came out!

Some shots from opening day!

It's a great opening day here at Hunter Mountain...temps are in the high 40's, but thanks to our Snowmakers, their decision to make snow from summit to Mid-Station was a great one, and we haven't lost much cover, if any! Our base depth exceeds 48," so there is plenty of snow for everyone!

Enjoy the photos, and keep checking back for more updates!

More Information About Opening Day

Earlier today we announced that Hunter Mountain will be open for upper mountain skiing and riding (summit to Mid-station ONLY) on Wednesday, November 21. There will be servicing via F-lift. This terrain is available for advanced skiers and riders only.

The trails open will be Hellgate to 7th Ave/Mid-station. Adult lift tickets are $39 until terrain is further expanded...we hope to have summit-to-base skiing available this weekend, weather permitting.

Breakfast and lunch will be served in the cafeteria/food court starting on Wednesday. The bar will be open until 7pm on Friday, 8pm on Saturday (with live entertainment, and the pizza bar will be open), and 7pm on Sunday.

Children's programs are not available at this time. Limited Playcare will be available on Saturday and Sunday. Please call 800-HunterMtn for further information, or visit our website at HunterMtn.com!

We hope to see you out there soon!!!

We're opening on Wednesday!

Good morning everyone,

Hunter Mountain will be opening on Wednesday, 11/21/2007. Upper mountain only, F-lift servicing and Hellgate / 7th Ave to F-Lift will be available. Quad (A) will be used for the ride up and back down to base.

These trails are open to advanced skiers only, until we open summit-to-base.

Another video from Snowmaking!

Princeton Ski Show: Last Chance for $39 Big Lift Card!

Hunter Mountain representatives will be present at the Princeton Ski Show from December 4 - 8 at Giants Stadium. The Princeton Ski Show is one of the biggest ski expos in the region, and at this show, the Big Lift Card will be available for sale at its original price of $39 with a free unlimited lift ticket.

Receive season-long savings of $15 off weekends, $21 off mid-week and $27 Tuesday lift tickets with the Big Lift Card, and use your free lift ticket anytime -- weekends, holidays or whenever else!

Click here for more information about the Big Lift Card>>

Snowmaking continues!

Our snowguns are still churning out plenty of powder...here's a photo from this morning!


Stay tuned!

Photo, snowmaking video & updates!

Our snowmaking manager Bruce made a video of some recent snowmaking shots from Hunter -- complete with music! Check it out here!

Can't see this video? See it here.

As far as snowmaking is concerned, we are still making snow and plan to continue through the weekend, with a probable Wednesday opening if the weather cooperates. Most recent photo, as of earlier this afternoon:

Stay tuned for more info!!

College Season Passes: New season, new policy, check it out!

This year, College Season Passes are available to anyone with a valid full-time student ID: this year there is no age requirement. Bring in a student ID and a letter showing a minimum of 12 credits per semester, and a season pass is yours for $299! This deal is only available until December 23, so get yours now while it's still available!

Continue to eSki to purchase your pass online >>

Snowmaking Continues!

Here's an updated photo, as of 4pm today. As you can see, the guns have moved down to the bottom of Hellgate / top of Midstation. Stay tuned for more tomorrow!

Snowmaking Update: It Has Begun!

Snowmaking has officially started, with more to come! The snowmakers are currently running lines and setting up guns, so anyone in the area, take a look for the lights, or listen for the compressors later tonight!! Check back later in the day for some more photos!

As far as the forecast, nighttime lows are hovering around snowmaking temperatures, with daytime highs in the mid-30's. The resort's opening is still slated for sometime next week...more details soon! Leave a question, comment, or shoot me an e-mail and I'll answer whatever questions I can!

Vote: New poll up on RideHunter!

A new poll has been posted on RideHunter. Polls are used by our park and grooming crews for feedback on the terrain park.

This poll's question is: If you could choose one improvement for Hunter to make to its park, which would you choose? Let us know what you think...vote here, and stay tuned for more polls throughout the season!

There's also a new blog poll posted below the news on the sidebar to the right. Scroll down and click "vote here" to vote!

Latest photo of the Pinnacle!

As many of you know, The Pinnacle project is almost completed. Last week, we shot a great photo of it, and a few have asked to see the latest....here's what it looks like so far!


Within a few weeks, the project will be completed!

Latest Snowmaking Update

Good morning everyone!

We received a few inches of snow on Friday night, which is still lingering on the trails. The latest snowmaking update: weather permitting, we plan on making snow on Friday or Saturday of this week in hopes for a Thanksgiving opening.

Stay tuned for more info!

Hunter Mountain Hiring Day, Part 2

Hello everyone,

For those of you looking for winter jobs, or those of you with friends who are looking for winter jobs, Hunter's second Hiring Day takes place on Saturday, November 10 from 9am to 2pm. We have openings in snowmaking, lift operations, food & beverage, Playcare, ticket sales and many other areas.

For further information, please call HR at 800-HunterMtn x2314 or stop by Hiring Day, located in front of the main office of the base lodge.

Snowflakes in Hunter!

Hello again everyone! For the last two days, the area has seen numerous periods of flurries, some even lightly blanketing the ground with snow.

If you check the NOAA forecast, you will see that there is snow likely throughout the rest of the week, and the weather is definitely cooling down (it is currently 37 degrees).

Check back soon for more updates!

What everyone's wondering!

Hello everyone! As the weather gets progressively colder, and the season lurks closer and closer, more people ask me when the resort will open. At present time, everyone gets the same answer: keep an eye on the weather, and keep checking back. At this particular time, we do not have a set opening date, and it's too soon to tell when the weather will turn to become continuously cold.

I will say that NOAA's forecast this morning showed a chance of snow showers in the area starting Wednesday and continuing through the week. We will certainly not be opening this week, but residents may see a few puffs of white when we test our snowmaking system...so keep a look out.

Next week, I'll probably update the Snow Phone, so that will be another source of information as we get closer and closer to our opening day. In the meantime, check out the new website, pick up a Winter Card, and keep on keepin' on!

Hunter Mountain & Windham Mountain unveil Winter Card

2 visits to Hunter, 2 visits to Windham for $119

Hunter and Windham Mountains are proud to partner up for the 2007-08 season with the Winter Card, which offers two days of skiing or riding at Hunter and two days at Windham for $119! This Winter Card is an exclusive limited-time offer, starting sale on November 1 and lasting only until December 24, 2007. The card is valid through the 2007-08 season.

Hunter and Windham, which are only 8 miles apart, are offering this card to provide our customers with an opportunity to ski cheap at both resorts. Hunter and Windham are just over two hours from New York City, offering not one opportunity to ski or ride, but two different mountains at a deeply discounted price: $29.75 a day! Here at Hunter, the Winter Card offers a potential savings of $32 a day...and a total maximum savings of $127 on lift tickets!!

Remember to get yours soon ... the Winter Card is available for a limited time only!! For more information about the Winter Card, please contact our ticket office, at 800-HunterMtn x2200. The Winter Card is only available for purchase online via HunterMtn.com and Windhammountain.com, and at select trade shows in the Tri-state area.

Continue to eSki to purchase the Winter Card!
For more information on the Winter Card, visit the website!

Big Lift Sale w/ Free Lift Ticket Ends Tonight at Midnight!

Good morning skiers and riders, and Happy Halloween! As the weather cools and the leaves fall, those of you who eagerly await the snowsports season are reminded of how close it is. With nighttime temperatures in the 30's, we are getting closer and closer to snowmaking weather.

Our Big Lift Card sale ends tonight (Oct 31) at midnight, so get your Big Lift Card at $39 while you still can! After midnight tonight, the Big Lift Card will be $49 with no free lift ticket...this is your chance to purchase season-long savings AND a free lift ticket for just $39!

The Big Lift Card is Hunter's greatest value and most popular winter card. The card features giant season-long savings! You'll save:
- $15 off weekend/holiday lift ticket purchases
- $21 off midweek tickets
- Half Price lift tickets on Tuesdays [not valid on Dec 24 2007 or Jan 1, 2008]

Get yours now! Head over to the website to purchase your Big Lift Card!

Continue here to purchase/renew your 2007-08 Big Lift Card!

Resort Magazines still available!

Haven't seen a Hunter Mountain Resort Magazine yet? These 70+ page vanity magazines are available at locations throughout the mountaintop area, and cover everything from shopping, dining and area attractions to ski and snowboard topics and current ski industry issues such as global warming.

Get yours before they run out!

One More Week: Free lift ticket with the Big Lift Card!

Hello again! One week is left in our October Big Lift Card sale. Until November 1, the price of the card is $39 with a free unlimited lift ticket. After November 1, the Big Lift Card will be $49 and does not include a free lift ticket...so get yours while you can! Sale ends November 1!

The Big Lift Card is Hunter's greatest value and most popular winter card. The card features giant season-long savings! You'll save:
- $15 off weekend/holiday lift ticket purchases
- $21 off midweek tickets
- Half Price lift tickets on Tuesdays [not valid on Dec 24 2007 or Jan 1, 2008]

Continue here to purchase or renew your 2007-08 Big Lift Card

Hunter Mountain's 2007-08 Group Rates Available!

Our group rates for the 07-08 season have been posted and are now available for viewing. This year's rates feature extensive savings for groups of 15 or more. For those of you who would like to come to Hunter with a group or do not have transportation to the mountain, please check out our Tour Operators page.

There are plenty of buses that regularly come to Hunter for skiing and riding. Group members save on lift tickets, rentals and group lessons...and there are plenty of opportunities midweek and on weekends to join in a group trip!

For more information about group options, please contact Mike Pickett via e-mail mpickett@huntermtn.com or by calling 800-HunterMtn.

Continue to the Group Rates page

This weekend : Jimmy Sturr, Oktoberfest and Columbus Day Swap & Sale!

Hello again! Our second weekend of Oktoberfest kicks off on Saturday & Sunday, with three Jimmy Sturr shows on Saturday, and the annual Columbus Day Swap & Sale taking place in our retail shop, starting on Friday. Want to swap your stuff? The retail shop will be open for swap starting at 9am on Friday, and will be open for the Swap & Sale Friday through Monday from 9am to 5pm.

The forecast shows mostly sunny skies and mid-70's, the Skyride will be open, mountain biking will be available (this is the last weekend for mountain biking! ), and there will be plenty to do here at Oktoberfest, which offers free admission: we'll have Austrian and German-American bands, Schuhplattler dancers, lots of vendors, puppet shows, jugglers, magicians, climbing wall (for a nominal fee), and food and drink. Free arts & crafts and free pumpkins for the kids.

Jimmy Sturr will be performing three shows: 1:30-2:15pm; 3:00-3:45pm and 4:15-5:00pm!

For further Oktoberfest information and/or a schedule of events, continue to our website >>


Next weekend: Season Passholder Party on Saturday!

On Saturday, October 13, we will be holding our annual season passholder party. Kicking off around 1pm, we'll have live music, free food, drinks, raffles and giveaways, and much more...all in honor of our loyal season passholders. Come in and join the celebration and anticipation of winter here at Hunter!

Remember these days?

The party is open to all season passholders. Retail sales will be taking place, and prizes will be drawn throughout the day. Snowsport Services will be open for pass purchase and pick-up! Please stay tuned for further information next week.

Oktoberfest at Hunter Mountain ... This Weekend & Next!

Autumn greetings from Hunter Mountain!

We wanted to send a little reminder that we are having our Oktoberfest this weekend and next, so stop by and join in the fun! Admission is FREE...what've you got to lose? Sunny skies and high 60's this weekend, plenty to do, and the beautiful fall foliage of the Northern Catskills are just a few reasons to stop by this weekend!

October is the time of the harvest, and in the old country, after the harvest is in, it's time for celebration. We'll have Austrian and German-American bands, Schuhplattler dancers, lots of vendors, puppet shows, jugglers, magicians, horse petting zoo, and food and drink. Free arts & crafts and free pumpkins for the kids. All in the majestic splendor of the beautiful northern Catskills in the autumn.

ALSO: next weekend, Jimmy Sturr will be performing three shows on October 6!
Continue to Oktoberfest info and entertainment schedule >>

The Skyride will be open both weekends, with beautiful views of fall foliage. Up here on the mountaintop, we are around two weeks ahead of the Hudson Valley and lower elevation areas...we've got tons of color up our way, and the Skyride is a great way to enjoy it!
For further info on the Skyride, please continue here >>

Mountain biking is also running (see also: all mountain bike rental bikes are for sale!) Mountain biking will only be open for two more weekends, so hit our bike trails before they turn to ski slopes!
For further mountain biking info, continue to the website >>

Thanks so much for reading, and we hope to see you soon!!

All Mountain Bike Rental Bikes are FOR SALE!

Price starts from $599.95 (a $1,000.00 value) or Two for $1,000.00

Try before you Buy. Take rental fee off purchase price.

Need protective gear? No problem.
Giro or SixSixOne Full face Rental Helmet with
SixSixOne Elbow pads and Knee/Shin pads are FOR SALE.

Price: $50.00 for the Helmet-Elbow-Knee/Shin pads.

There are two weekends left for the Bike Park.
October 7th is the last day.

The weather is beautiful and our trails are the best they have been all year!
For further information, call the Retail Shop at 800-HunterMtn x2233, or send an e-mail!

Hunter Mountain's Big Lift Card On Sale Now!!!

I’ve received many, many e-mails inquiring as to when this card is available, and the answer is RIGHT NOW! Hunter’s greatest value, the Big Lift Card, is on sale now, and available for renewal.

The Big Lift Card provides season-long discounts on lift tickets, offering $15 off weekend/holiday tickets, $21 off midweek tickets, and ½ price tickets on Tuesdays. If the card is purchased by November 1, a free unlimited lift ticket is included!

The Big Lift Card is $39 when purchased online or at select consumer shows, and $49 when purchased at Snowsports Services or Ticket Sales areas at Hunter Mountain. After November 1, the Big Lift Card will be $49 and will not include a free unlimited lift ticket, so get the best deal while you can!!!

Click here to purchase or renew your Big Lift Card >>
Click here for more information on the Big Lift Card >>

Want to renew last year’s Big Lift Card?
· If you are renewing last year's card that you still have in your possession, please enter the last six digits from the card into the purchase form. We will re-load your existing card for you to use again this season.
· If you lost your card or are purchasing one for the first time, we will mail you a new card.

We hope to see you all out on the slopes this season, Big Lift Card or not -- this is the greatest and longest value, so take advantage of it as early as possible...it pays for itself with the free unlimited lift ticket (a $57 value!) Restrictions apply.

DON'T FORGET:
Haven't had enough of off-season events?
Coming up this weekend, Microbrew & Wine Festival...
Followed by two weekends of Oktoberfest!

Hunter Mountain's Microbrew & Wine Festival Kicks Off September 22 & 23!

Hunter, NY, August 30 -- Hunter Mountain’s annual Microbrew & Wine Festival will kick off on September 22 & 23, featuring microbrews and wines of the Hudson Valley, New York State and beyond. The festival starts each day at noon and ends at 5pm, taking place in the base lodge at Hunter Mountain Resort.

Breweries scheduled to attend include Butternuts, Brooklyn Brewery, Redhook Ale, Ithaca, Albany Pump Station, Lake Placid, Saranac, Keegan, Gilded Otter and more. Wineries include Poplar Ridge, Americana, Cascade Mountain, Red Barn, Ashley Lynn, Warwick Valley, Long Island Meadery, Baldwin Vineyards, Thousand Island Winery and many others.

Tasters will be able to vote for the best beer, best brewery and best winery, which will be announced towards the end of the festival on Sunday. The Christine Spero Group will be performing from 1-4pm on Saturday.

The Microbrew & Wine Festival is the one of two annual beer festivals at Hunter Mountain, the first one being TAP New York in April, which highlights 100+ beers of New York State.

There is free admission to the grounds, and a $20 tasting fee, or an $18 tasting fee if purchased online, through our eSki service at HunterMtn.com. The Skyride will be open both days for trips to the summit, and an array of food and craft vendors will be present.

To purchase discount tickets online, please continue to eSki >>

For further information on the Microbrew & Wine Festival, please continue to the Microbrew & Wine Festival page >>


Thanks, and we hope to see you soon!!

Hunter Mountain's Season Pass Sale Ends Monday!

Hello skiers and riders! We wanted to send a quick reminder to you that our early purchase incentive program for our season pass sales ends on Monday, September 3, so get your orders in while prices are still at their lowest, and while you still get a free lift ticket for every $600 spent during this part of the sale! These free lift tickets are completely transferable and make great gifts for friends, colleagues and others!

Information for 2007-08 passes and seasonal programs can be found here, or you can download a copy of our Hunterlogue for a PDF file containing all the info you need to know about what's happening with seasonal programs, competition teams, lockers, children's programs and more!

Continue through to eSki to purchase your season pass! >>

We hope to see you soon, and can't wait for the first snowfall of the 2007-08 snowsports season!

Celtic Festival videos!

Want some instant replay of our Mass March? Ok, maybe not instant, but here's an opportunity for those who missed it (and those who attended!) to see the Mass March and afterward again!





Thanks so much to everyone who came out, and we hope to see you at our remaining festivals, Microbrew & Wine Festival (September 22 & 23) and Oktoberfest (September 29 & 30, Oct 6 & 7)!

Hunter Mountain’s International Celtic Festival: This weekend!

Hello everyone, and greetings from Hunter Mountain! The weather seems to be cooling from recent heat waves, just in time for one of our most popular summer events, the International Celtic Festival. The festival kicks off August 18 & 19, and gates open at 10am on Saturday and 8am on Sunday, with entertainment starting at noon on Saturday and 9am on Sunday with the pipe band competition. With plenty of live music, food and drinks, vendors and children’s activities, how could you not want to stop by this fantastic annual celebration?

The Skyride will be open (for festival-goers only), mountain biking will be available, and there will be plenty to do for everyone. Live entertainment includes such acts as Black 47, Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul, Glengarry Bhoys, Andy Cooney and much more. Head up to Hunter on Sunday for the Mass March, where hundreds of bagpipers march down the mountain, or observe the pipe band competition. For an entertainment schedule, click here >>

International Celtic Festival tickets are available online at a discounted rate of $10 per person (or $12 at the gate), so get your tickets in advance and pick them up at the window when you show up! Head over to the website to purchase your tickets in advance! >>

For further information about this event, please visit HunterMtn.com. We hope to see you this weekend!

Season Passes now available!

Greetings skiers and riders! Looking forward to the ski season? We sure are! Here at Hunter we’re ramping up for a fantastic winter season! Season passes are now available!

Initial pre-season rates are available until October 15 on all season passes and lockers and include passes for adults, juniors, children, toddlers, seniors, 70+ and college students…so get them at their lowest prices while the sale lasts! Gold Passes will be available again, offering advantage locker rates, offering season-long 15% food discounts, 20% retail savings and many other savings. Continue to season pass options >>

This year Hunter Mountain will offer a number of new features and options, including the TRANS-FER-ABLE pass, which gives members of a group the opportunity to ski on one transferrable pass. Starting this season. Hunter Mountain will also offer passholders the ability to add charging ability to season passes. The pass will be able to be swiped throughout the resort for products and services. Continue for more information >>

The 2007-2008 Hunterlogue is available for download in pdf form. The Hunterlogue offers all season pass, program, locker and team information. Please download and print for the scoop on what Hunter's offering this year!

Thanks for reading, and we’ll be in touch soon! Here’s to winter…coming soon!

Seasonal programs, workshops & performance camps 2007-08

Itineraries and details of Hunter’s performance camps, adult and children’s seasonal programs and competition teams are also available. Online registration is available for performance camps, including camps focusing on moguls, slalom, freestyle and other forms of skiing and riding, as well as camps and seasonal programs exclusively for men or women. A full list of children’s programs, for children ages four to seventeen, is also available. Continue to camps & seasonal programs >>

Lockers & High Peaks Memberships available now!

Seasonal locker rentals, in addition to High Peaks Club memberships, are now available! Hunter’s High Peaks Club membership includes premium parking, private locker rooms, members-only access, a business center and complimentary refreshments. Continue to lockers >>

2nd Year: Aspen/Snowmass Partnership!

Hunter Mountain is pleased to announce that the Aspen/Snowmass partnership will continue for a second year, offering passholders exclusive savings on skiing and riding at all four Aspen/Snowmass mountains: Aspen/Snowmass, Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass. Passholders will receive savings on lift tickets and lodging. Continue to Aspen/Snowmass information >>

Mountain Biking & the Skyride open!

The time has finally come to reopen our beautiful trails and scenic chair lift for all of you. Our lift-serviced mountain biking is opened last weekend, and will be open through the summer! Check the website for more information on Mountain Biking and the Skyride!

Whether you’re looking for jumps and tricks or a new family activity, Hunter Mountain’s lift serviced mountain biking program is one of the best ways to spend a weekend in the Catskills! Beginners will enjoy winding summit routes and meandering base paths, while aspiring and expert riders can experience Hunter’s impressive network of downhill trails and single tracks, plus an expanding Mountain Bike Park! Whatever your level and desire, we’ve got 200 acres of unique forested terrain and trail for you to ride!

We hope to see you all soon!

Skyride, H.O.G. Rally & more!

Our scenic 5,500 ft. Skyride opened last weekend! Our Skyride takes you up 1600 vertical feet to the summit elevation of 3200 feet above sea level. From this commanding vista you can see the Berkshire Mountains of Massachussetts, the Green Mountains in Vermont, and the beautiful Catskill Mountains as you've never seen them.

Please check the website or call 800-HunterMtn for up-to-date information on the Skyride.

Next week we have the New York State H.O.G. Rally taking place from Thursday, July 5 through Saturday, July 7 right here at Hunter Mountain. The public is welcome, so stop by! Next weekend is also the 2007 Mountain Culture Festival, taking place in the town of Hunter through Saturday and Sunday. For further information on the Mountain Culture Festival, please visit CatskillMtn.org!

Don’t forget to check our calendar of events for information on our festivals and other summer fun! Want to stick around? Check our Kaatskill Mountain Club & Liftside Condominium specials for Play & Stay options, or call 800-HunterMtn for details and reservations!

THE GREAT AMERICAN RALLY: July 5-7

Baseball. Apple Pie. Uncle Sam. The Harley-Davidson.

Get set for a red, white and blue weekend in Hunter, NY!

The Harley-Davidson motorcycle has long been an all-American icon exemplifying the freedom of the open road. The Harley Owners Group, or “HOG” as it is more commonly known, is an international organization of Harley-Davidson owners. Members come from all walks of life, all sharing a passion for their Harleys and subscribing to the HOG motto to “Ride and Have Fun!”

This Fourth of July, fireworks will continue all weekend long as Hunter, NY hosts the New York State HOG Rally from July 5-7, 2007 at the Kaatskill Mountain Club. An estimated 700 – 1000 HOG members, including representatives from the H-D Motor Company in Milwaukee, are expected to attend The Great American Rally and cruise sun dappled, twisted Catskill mountain roads past cool running streams and picturesque waterfalls. Riders will explore open roads through farmland and sample the quaint country quilt of local flavor and culture availing themselves of both group rides and solo ventures.
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HOG members will participate in a variety of activities including a Pie Eating Contest, a Dresser* Light Show, Bike Games, and a Bike Show. Vendors will be on sight for shopping and, of course, there will be plenty of food and entertainment. The Rally Stampede on Friday morning will take the group to Cooperstown where HOG members will visit the Baseball Hall of Fame, the Farmers Museum and other local places of interest.

Events open to the public include the Bike Show on Saturday, July 7 from 8AM – 11AM. Rolling works of art will fill the parking lot as proud owners display shiny chrome and colorful paint. There is a “People’s Choice” ballot available for all visitors to vote for their favorite. Additionally there is a Parade of Bikes running through Hunter and Tannersville on Saturday starting at 1PM for everyone to enjoy!


For more information on the NYS HOG Rally schedule, visit:
www.nystatehogrally.com
or call the Rally Hotline at:
845 657 8394


* a “Dresser” is short for a large, full dress motorcycle – one usually having hard saddlebags and a tour pack. The owners install LED lights to show off their rides in style at night.

Get married at Hunter!

Discover the elegance and charm of a Catskills wedding at Hunter, accompanied by 360 degrees of beautiful vistas, four-star accommodations and amenities, in addition to an array of personalized options to create an extra special wedding day! Choose to hold a ceremony in several memorable settings, including the 3,200 foot summit of Hunter Mountain.



Take your vows as the beauty of the great Northern Catskills blankets the backdrop on this day, which will be remembered for years to come. Hunter’s Copper Tree Restaurant and Kaatskill Mountain Club are able to accommodate up to 300 guests, as well. Create a truly wonderful wedding at Hunter Mountain! To speak with Hunter’s Wedding Specialist, please dial 800-HunterMtn.

Summer and Fall Festival Schedule

Our summer festival season kicks off with Mountain Jam, but there's a lot more to come during the summer and fall. Here's our complete schedule of festivals and events:

WDST Mountain Jam Fest III: June 1-3, 2007

New York State H.O.G. Rally: July 5-7, 2007

German Alps Festival: August 11 & 12, 2007

International Celtic Festival: August 18 & 19, 2007

Microbrew and Wine Festival: September 22 & 23, 2007

Oktoberfest (two weekends): Sept 29-30 & Oct 6-7, 2007

For nore information on these festivals, as well as mountain biking and our summer Skyride, visit www.huntermtn.com

Mountain Jam III to be held at Hunter on June 1-3

WDST Woodstock Radio and Warren Haynes (of Gov't Mule and the Allman Bros.) bring you Mountain Jam III on June 1-3. Mountain Jam III features over 20 jam bands, headlined by Gov't Mule and Phil Lesh & Friends, plus Umphrey's McGee, Robert Randolph and The Family Band, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Ozomatli, North Mississippi Allstars, Tea Leaf Green and many more. For more information, visit www.mountainjamfest.com

TAP New York: 2007 Winners

Thanks to all who attended and a special thanks to all the brewers and sponsors. We couldn't do it without you! Saturday of TAP 2007 once again set an attendance record.

On Saturday, the cup winners were selected. Lake Placid Pub & Brewery took home both the Matthew Vassar Cup and the F.X. Matt Memorial cup.

Individual beer awards were selected on Sunday afternoon.

F.X. Matt Memorial Cup

Lake Placid Pub & Brewery, Lake Placid
Best Craft Beer Brewery in New York State

The Matthew Vassar Brewers' Cup
Lake Placid Pub & Brewery , Lake Placid
Best Craft Beer Brewery in the Hudson Valley

Best Individual Craft Beers in New York State:

Gold Medal: Unearthly Imperial IPA
Southern Tier Brewing, Lakewood, NY

Silver Medal: Sled Dog Trippel Bock
Wagner Valley Brewing, Lodi, NY

Bronze Medal: Saranac Black Forest Lager
F.X. Matt Brewing Co., Utica, NY

Best Individual Craft Beers in the Hudson Valley:

Gold Medal: Twice Bitten Barleywine
Lake Placid Pub & Brewery, Lake Placid, NY

Silver Medal: Captain's Reserve Double IPA
Captain Lawrence Brewing, Pleasantville, NY

Bronze Medal: Chatham Brewing Porter
Chatham Brewing Co. , Chatham, NY

Previous Winners

TAP New York Tickets still available!

Don't forget TAP^sm New York this weekend! TAP^sm New York, in it's tenth year, is the state's longest running craft beer festival, held the last weekend in April every year at Hunter Mountain. Come celebrate our tenth anniversary!

Tickets are still available for both Saturday and Sunday. Over 30 breweries will be on hand, representing nearly 100 individual beers for you to sample. There will also be plenty of food to satisfy you, this year featuring the best from the past nine years.

Looking for a ride? Take a bus! Urban Sherpa still has seats available for anyone living in the New York Metropolitan area, but book now. For more information or to book your trip, visit www.urbansherpa.biz

We're CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

APRIL 16 - After receiving about 8" of wet snow on Sunday morning, the precip has been changing back and forth from sleet to rain to mixed every time you look out the window.

We ended the season after skiing and riding on Saturday, April 14th. Thanks to all of our loyal skiers and snowboarders who kept the faith in Hunter Mountain this season. It was a challenging year on many levels, but once the season finally kicked into gear in January, conditions were amazing right up until closing. Thank you all.

Hunter to close for the season!

Well folks, as previously stated, today (Saturday) is our last day of the season. We will be closed starting Sunday, April 15 -- we hope to see you all for TAP New York!

Re-opening for Friday and Saturday, & NSAA Lifetime Achievement Award!

Hello skiers and riders!

We have just decided to open a day early, on Friday, April 13! We will stay open through Saturday, April 14, so stop by and enjoy a few more days of skiing! Mother nature has been good to us up here, with flurries almost every day and temperatures not exceeding the low 40's, with some additional snow showers in the forecast. We'll have plenty of freshly-groomed snow on Friday and Saturday, so stop by to hit the slopes!

As for pricing, there's a flat rate ticket price of $30 per person, for Friday and Saturday. Midweek season passes will be accepted on Saturday, and Big Lift discounts are available.

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With the end of the ski season around the corner, we'd like to announce that this year, the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) will be awarding Orville and Izzy Slutzky its annual Lifetime Achievement Award for their endless dedication to Hunter Mountain, and to the entire ski industry. For further information, download the press release here (pdf): Hunter Mountain Founders Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

TAP New York & Valuepasses!

Don't forget that ValuePasses are still on sale!

Our valuepass and ValuePASS+ are some of the best values in skiing and riding. These are 2007-08 midweek season passes and more, starting at the rock-bottom price of only $199. These passes are on sale through May 4, 2007 ONLY. Continue to the ValuePass page for more information!

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TAP New York: April 28 & 29

Next event coming up will be TAP New York. This year we'll have a record number of breweries, with food demonstrations from some of our favorite chefs and establishments. Stop by for TAP New York on April 28 & 29. For further information on the festival, or to purchase tickets, continue to www.tap-ny.com!

We hope to see you all soon, be it for skiing, riding, for TAP New York or at our many other summer events!

Official operating schedule for the remainder of the season

We will remain open daily through Sunday, April 8th (Easter Sunday), and we will be closing at 4pm on Easter Sunday instead of our "usual" 5pm. We will be re-opening on Saturday April 14th, closing at 5pm.

Come ski on Easter, get a $25 voucher!

On Easter Sunday, a $25 voucher will be given with each full-price lift ticket purchased, good for lift tickets through December 24 of 2007. The weekend weather is going to be awesome, with frozen granular and hard packed. So hit Hunter Mountain on Sunday, and save on a future lift ticket!

Return of winter cancels Pondskimming!

As some of you may have noticed, it seems that winter has returned to Hunter for awhile. With nighttime lows between 15 and 20 for the next week, and daytime highs of around 30-35, the weekend is looking to be a real flashback.

That said, we have decided that there is no way we can safely hold Pondskimming with such low temperatures. There may be some festivities and giveaways, but Pondskimming is cancelled. Hopefully we'll see you guys this weekend....it's going be a nice, nippy, snowy weekend!

Video of the Week 3/29!

We've still got plenty of snow for all of you! Check it out...thanks to our awesome instructors and park crew for the footage!

We're staying open for an extra weekend!

Good morning all! We've got some good news for all of you. It was decided yesterday that Hunter Mountain will be operating through April 8, 2007, and then re-open for the following weekend, April 14 & 15. While spring has definitely made an appearance here in the northern Catskills, our snow still looks excellent, and the weather is cooperating well enough to give you all an extra weekend to break out those skis and boards.

Below are hours of operation for the additional days we will be open:
April 8 (Easter Sunday) - 8:30am - 4:00pm
April 14 & 15 - 8:30am - 5:00pm

We hope to see you all in the remaining ski days of spring 2007!

It's a Great Weekend for Group Trips!

To those of you who are looking for some excellent spring skiing, Hunter is the place to be this weekend. We've got tons of snow, and we're looking at a forecast of sun and temps in the high 40°s for the weekend. Our big base is holding up well, and will continue into the weekend... there's not much time left this season, so get here while you can!

We've got 5 bus lines running this weekend. See the list below for further information, and we hope to see you all this weekend!

SHOP	DEPARTS FROM	PHONE
Scandinavian	NYC	212-757-8524
NYCSki	NYC	917-692-5222
Blades	NYC	212-477-7350
Princeton	NYC	212-228-4400
Emilios	Brooklyn, Queens, NYC	718-544-0404

King (or Queen) of the Catskills today!

Hello again skiers and riders! Just a quick reminder to let you all know that the Hunter and Windham joint competition, King (or Queen) of the Catskills, kicks off today at Windham Mountain around noon. We hope to see you there! Here's some info:

King (or Queen) of the Catskills

Friday, March 23, 2007 at Windham Mountain

This first time event combines the best snowboarders from Windham and Hunter Mountains. This event is open to Windham or Hunter pass holders and employees for a winner-take-all snowboard Slopestyle event. So, if you think you are the King or Queen of snowboarding in the Catskills, registration will be from 9-11am on the second floor of the base lodge with the event starting at noon.

The competition will be held at Windham Mountain* this year, and moved to Hunter Mountain next year, giving each mountain a chance to showcase their terrain.

*Employees and season pass holders of Hunter will be given a free lift ticket. There is a $10 registration fee. Proceeds are to be donated, half to the Adaptive Sports Center at Windham and half to the Hunter Mountain Racing Foundation.

Pics from Wednesday

Wednesday could be considered the last winter condition day of the season. For those of you who were here, congratulations: you were able to enjoy one of the best days we have had this season. I snapped some photos while I was out....enjoy!


Quad



Bend on the Cliff



East Side Drive/Lower K-27



Way Out to Z-Lift



Z-Lift, up over Clair's Way



Drop Off view

More updates coming later today!

Storm total so far: 21-24"!!!!

Hit us up for some freshies this morning......we've got 21-24" of fresh pow'!!!!

The slopes are beautiful today and I hope to see you all out on the slopes today, enjoying what will probably be the last powder weekend of the season!!!

Video of the Week

Powder's here!!

Snowflakes Falling in Hunter!

Hey boys and girls! It has been awhile but we now have heavy snow falling in the lovely little town of Hunter. We are expected to get between 18 and 24 inches by tomorrow evening, so start praying to the snow gods!

Hit the mountain up this afternoon, tomorrow and Sunday for awesome amounts of powder...this will most likely be the last big dump of the season, so sink your skis into it while you still can!

Check out the forecasts:
NOAA
Accuweather: Snowstorm!
Weather.com: Winter Storm Targets the Northeast

Enjoy, and we hope to see you this weekend!!!! WA-HOO!!

Upcoming stuff @ Hunter Mountain!

Our Snowmaking Manager at LocalMotion #6

Yank those liners out of your shells, people, it is going to be a spring skiing week here at Hunter Mountain! It will cool down this weekend, but our customers are enjoying some t-shirt skiing weather today, with temperatures near 50 degrees. If you missed today's LocalMotion, head over to the website to see a few more photos of the best costumes.

We've got a whole bunch of stuff coming up...as we all say too often in Marketing, "check it out!"

Saturday & Sunday, March 17 & 18 - Roxy Women's Snowcamp - Skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities learn new skills and pro tips from High Cascade coaches and world-class Roxy athletes in a super-positive environment. Camp sessions include Roxy goodie bags, chill-out time with Roxy team members, and chances to win the latest goods and gear. Head over to the website for more information >>

Friday, March 23 - King (or Queen) of the Catskills Slopestyle Competition - This first time event combines the best snowboarders from Windham and Hunter Mountains. This event is open to Windham or Hunter pass holders and employees for a winner-take-all snowboard Slopestyle event. So, if you think you are the King or Queen of snowboarding in the Catskills, registration will be from 9-11am on the second floor of the base lodge with the event starting at noon. Read more >>

Sunday, March 25 - Any Mountain Season Passholder Day - On March 25, 2007, Hunter Mountain will accept Season Passes from any ski resort in the world. This also includes midweek season passes and next year's ValuePasses. Just bring your valid 2006-2007 season pass from any other ski area to the Snowsports Services Desk in the Ticket Center for your free lift ticket. Check the info page for more details >>

APRIL 7TH IS PONDSKIMMING DAY, so break out your bathing suits for a crazy day of costumes, spring skiing and unfortunate victims of poor form taking faceplants into the water!

That's all for now...check back for more info!

Hunter Mountain News!!

Hello hello hello skiers and riders! It has been awhile, but we've got lots of stuff going on here, and we've got some awesome conditions... so come enjoy the packed powder!

Extended Hours starting March 11!

This year we've decided to throw something new at all of you - an extra hour out on the slopes! We'll be open until 5pm on weekends through the end of the season starting on Sunday, March 11... so come ski and ride out the winter every weekend until 5pm here at Hunter Mountain!

Bring in the spring with March Mountain Madness!

Hunter Mountain and Windham Mountain have teamed up to provide our spring skiers and riders with the best area deals available in ski & stay packages, dining, lodging options, retail discounts and more! Head over to www.marchmountainmadness.com for more details! Book soon - these discounts are only good through the end of March!

www.marchmountainmadness.com >>

2007-08 ValuePasses still available!

Our valuepass and ValuePASS+ are some of the best values in skiing and riding. Ski and ride midweek with our valuepass, plus receive discounts on weekend skiing and riding when you purchase our ValuePASS+. Our Value Passes also allow for midweek skiing and riding for the rest of this season! These are 2007-08 midweek season passes and more, starting at the rock-bottom price of only $199. These passes are on sale through May 4, 2007 ONLY.

www.huntermtn.com/valuepass.html >>

ROXY Camp kicks off next weekend... last Women's Camp!

March 17 & 18 - Skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities learn new skills and pro tips from High Cascade coaches and world-class Roxy athletes in a super-positive environment. Camp sessions include Roxy goodie bags, chill-out time with Roxy team members, and chances to win the latest goods and gear.

This camp includes:

Two days of down hill skiing/boarding

Two days professional ski/board instruction sessions with video and video analysis

Two $45 spa credits

Use of spa facilities including fitness room, steam room, hot tub, indoor/outdoor pool, etc.

Two nights of lodging in our Kaatskill Mountain Club (optional)

5 meals at VanWinkle's Restaurant

Wine & Cheese party

Boot fitting clinic with our Shop Pros

"Goodie Bag" courtesy of ROXY

www.huntermtn.com/workshop_roxy.html >>

Catching up...

Sorry for the lack of posts, guys...we have all been so busy with last weekend's freestyle competition and are trying to catch up and prepare for another awesome weekend. The skiing has been incredible for the last three days...I took some photos yesterday on The Cliff and Minya Konka...



Thanks to everyone who came out for TELEMET Latitude 42 North last weekend. We all had a blast and can't wait to do it again next year. Congrats to the winners of the all-inclusive trip to Valle Nevado, Chile!



Stay tuned for more news. Tuesday was the coldest day of the season thus far and the conditions were great...this week has been great, and for those of you who aren't big fans of wind chill, it's going to warm up this weekend and be in the 40's both Saturday and Sunday...from the forecasts, it looks like we have a few more days after that of warmth, and then it'll get cold again. Winter's still alive and well here at Hunter!

Moving on from an awesome first day!

'ello ski and ride fans, it is a beautiful day here and Hunter and we are psyched for the quarterpipe, big air and rail jam finals!

Yesterday we were tested by Mother Nature in the morning, with snow, rain, snow, rain, and finally sunlight and warm, refreshing weather perfect for our competitions.

Today the high will be 30 with sun...a perfect day to stop by, enjoy the live music and freestyle competition, or just stop by to ski or ride! Here are some photos from yesterday...



















For some more awesome photos, check out Freeskier's feature, including amazing shots from yesterday's festivities.

Video of the Week 3/2!

You may have thought we forgot, but we've just been busy! Here's our video of the week, featuring footage from yesterday when CW-11 was here.

As you can see our features are gorgeous and will be the same tomorrow...the rain has stopped, the sky is clearing, and we hope to see some of you at the Park Jam tonight, and/or the competition this weekend!

Enjoy!

Rain today...but a beautiful weekend ahead!

Hello again people,

We are getting some ice and rain today, but no worries! The weekend forecast is going to be great and this gloomy weather will taper off this afternoon. Remember to stop by this weekend for TELEMET Latitude 42 North Air Assault...we hope to see you here!

The current forecast for this weekend (from NOAA):

Saturday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West wind between 10 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind between 6 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a high near 32. West wind between 6 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night: A chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Hunter Mountain on CW-11!

Good morning skiers, riders and Hunter Mountain fans! This morning (and tomorrow morning), we have CW-11 (formerly WB-11) filming here as a preview to this weekend's event. Check it out here!

Larry Hoff's World...at Hunter Mountain!

To access the video, click the box next to Hunter Mountain #1 and then hit "Play All Checked." Windows Media Player will load and play the streaming video.

There will be a few more segments coming, so keep checking back! It is a gorgeous day up here at Hunter...there's plenty of time to drop in for some runs!