POWDER ALERT! 6-12 inches coming tonight & tomorrow!

Haven't checked the forecast lately? Check it out -- Hunter's getting ready for another 5-9 inches of snow tonight, with a possible 1-2 tomorrow. For those people coming for our freestyle competition, don't worry!

Our features are HUGE and will be incredible, despite this last minute snowstorm...for the rest of you, pack your stuff and get up here to enjoy a weekend of powder, live music, events and great weather! View a schedule and entertainment lineup here, and keep checking back for more weather info...here's what we've got right now, courtesy of NOAA:

Tonight: Periods of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. South wind between 16 and 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Saturday: Periods of snow, mainly before noon. High near 33. South wind 10 to 17 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Pre-registration CLOSED for Latitude 42 North!

Hello everyone! We just wanted to let you all know that pre-registration is now closed for this weekend's freestyle competition, Latitude 42 North. We're hoping to see you here for a weekend of big air, rail jam and quarterpipe competitions, live music, food & craft vendors and plenty of snow!

Even if you're not up for competing or watching, there are many other things going on, including live entertainment throughout the day, including fireworks on Saturday night!

Latitude 42 also features cash prizes to top winners in three events, the grand prize of a ski or snowboard trip to South America is drawn from names of attendees submitted during the weekend or through our on-line form.

Head over to the Latitude 42 North page to read more about the competition, and stay tuned for updated info, photos and more! Other helpful links:
Event Schedule - Live Music Lineup

POWDER ALERT: 9+ Inches Heading towards Hunter!

Hello everyone! We wanted to let you know that according to the latest NOAA Winter Storm Watch, there's another 9 or more inches of snow heading toward the area starting Tuesday morning and lasting into Wednesday afternoon...so if you didn't get enough powder days in from the last 9 inches we received less than a week ago, you're in luck!

We hope to see you here at Hunter, and thanks to everyone who came out over the weekend to enjoy our incredible conditions. This snow will be a welcome addition to this week's already gorgeous forecast, and the upcoming TELEMET Latitude 42 North competition, which kicks off this weekend!

Check HunterMtn.com or the Hunterblog for the latest updates on weather, conditions, events and more!

March Into Spring Pass -- Ski until closing for $149!

Our new March into Spring Pass is just what its name implies... a season pass valid during March, and extending into spring! This is an unlimited pass, valid every day from March 1st through the end of the 2007-08 season.

This pass is ideal for someone who's new to the sport, is having a great time, and wants to ski or ride more this year. We don't think we need to say much about the price... if you have the time and the commitment,this pass is a no-brainer.

Continue to the website to purchase your March Into Spring pass

TELEMET Latitude 42 North: Pre-Registration Still Open!

There's still plenty of space open for our freestyle competition, which is just over a week away. We're hoping to see you here for a weekend of big air, rail jam and quarterpipe competitions, live music, food & craft vendors and plenty of snow!

Latitude 42 also features cash prizes to top winners in three events, the grand prize of a ski or snowboard trip to South America is drawn from names of attendees submitted during the weekend or through our on-line form.

Head over to the Latitude 42 North page to read more about the competition, or pre-register now!

Plenty o' Pow' for Everyone - 9 Inches in Hunter!

Hello everyone! If you're reading this I hope it's because you're skiing or riding tomorrow (or you are already in from enjoying the morning)...there is so much snow! The storm totals were localized in many areas, but we've received approximately 9 inches, most of which fell yesterday and into last night.

We've got 45 trails open and 10 lifts running today, with snowtubing and the terrain park also in operation. Stop by and enjoy the snow...from what we're hearing, there's more on the way!

Live Entertainment Saturday & Sunday --
Tonight, Saturday, we've got the 23A Band at the Main Bar from 4-7pm, and a DJ from 2pm on. Tomorrow (Sunday) Jim Gallagher, the one-man band, will be here from 2-6pm, in the Main Bar area!

Have a great Saturday everyone, and we hope to see you here!!

POWDER ALERT: 4-8" of Snow for Greene County!

What a special treat for the weekend! 4-8 inches of snow forecasted for Greene County! It's been snowing since the early morning hours, and we already have a few inches down. The snow will continue into tomorrow morning around 7am, so get some fresh powder tomorrow morning! We're pleased to be able to offer you all this special late February treat!

We've been making a lot of snow for the last few days, so in addition to whatever we get from Mother Nature, we've built up our base and there's tons of snow for everyone!! We'll have 44+ trails and 10 lifts tomorrow, live entertainment at the Main Bar, and we hope to see you here!

Keep up with the forecast on NOAA, or conditions in the Hunterblog!

Weekend Information -- Conditions, Snowmaking & Live Entertainment!

We've got a great weekend coming up, with plenty of live entertainment and great conditions mountain-wide. Weather shows alternating sun and snow all week and through the weekend, and snowmaking began last night. Check the Hunterblogfor the most up-to-date information about our snowmaking activities and live entertainment!

As for the weekend, we've got Dave Leonard DJing on Friday night, and sticking around through Saturday. 23A Band will be playing from 4-7pm on Saturday night. Come spend the weekend at Hunter! With more than 40 trails and 10 lifts open, we've got plenty of snow, park features, snowtubing and fun for everyone!

Thursday 2/21 ... What We've Got!

Uncle Rock, a very kid-friendly band, will be performing from 3-6pm in the Main Bar area on Thursday! Bring the kids!

Snowmaking continues tonight, and quick change, the band on Saturday will be the 23A Band, not Third Rail (has some of the same members though)...we hope to see you!

The weather's going to be fantastic throughout the week and weekend...check the forecast! Sunny skies, cold temps and lots of snowmaking going on! Stay tuned for more info!

Burton Women's Camp: Spots Still Open, Sign Up Now!

Our Burton Women's Learn to Ride camp is still open, and there are some spaces left! If you're looking to learn from the pros, get the newest information and try out the hottest gear out there, this is the place to be. The Women's LTR Camp includes lift tickets, equipment rental, lunch and coaching. Packages with overnight stays are also available.

Head over to the website to learn more, or sign up here! Jen Schmidt, the program coordinator, can also be reached at jschmidt@huntermtn.com or by calling 800-HunterMtn x2278! This is an awesome opportunity to learn how to ride or improve your skills, and there won't be spaces open for long!

LATITUDE 42 NORTH -- Pre-Registration Still Open!

Pre-registration for TELEMET Latitude 42 North is still open! Click here to sign up or find out more. Our snowmaking manager made a cool slide show with some photos from last year...check it out below!

Jim Gallagher, the one-man band, will be here from 2-6pm, in the Main Bar area tonight! We hope to see you here!

As Promised...Snowmaking Update 2/19

Once again, us against Mother Nature and she is kicking our butt. Seems like every time we make snow and get the mountain in great shape she throws us some weather that brings ice, sleet and freezing rain. We the snowmakers have to say we are tired of this, so let's hope that this time we get the mountain back in shape, and maybe, just maybe, it will stay that way.

So here is the plan for the upcoming week...everybody should know it by now anyway! Tonight: Hellgate, Minya, Belt, Wayout, Mid-station, Kennedy, Mossy, Lower Crossover. Tomorrow we will hit upper K27, Eastside, Colonel's Alternate, Heuga Express and others. Thursday we will hit Claire's and other stuff in the mix. Racer's Edge will be running most of the next 3 or 4 days.

Don't worry about us...let's see what the weatherman will forecast down the road for the weekend...all we can do is hope for the best from the weather, and we will give you the best that we can. I'll let you know how it is going and how the snow is for the upcoming days and weekend.

- Bruce

SNOWMAKING tonight & Jim Gallagher tomorrow!

Our snowmakers have informed me that we're starting up our guns tonight! So far I've heard that we're making snow on the mainline and on Way Out, but hoping for a snowmaking update from Bruce...stay tuned!

WEDNESDAY -- Jim Gallagher, the one-man band, will be here from 2-6pm, in the Main Bar area, on Wednesday 2/20! We hope to see you here!

DJ Leonard @ Main Bar on Tuesday...and maybe some snowmaking...

Hello everyone! The sun came out around mid-morning today, and as of 2:30PM there's a blue sky. Despite the precipitation last night and this morning, the snow was soft and comfortable...

Tonight the temperatures will drop to low 20's with a chance of snow, continuing into tomorrow. We have snowmaking tentatively scheduled for Tuesday night, as temps are going to be really low.

DJ Dave Leonard will be here at the Main Bar on Tuesday from 2pm - 6pm...stop by and hang out!

Monday 2/18 ... FrankieOkie!

This area saw some inclement weather last night, but it's already starting to subside, with temps currently in the high 40's/low 50's. Wet weather's supposed to head out of the area around 1pm, and we've got a chance of snow for the next few days!

Monday, 2/18, FrankieOkie will be DJing at the Main Bar from 2pm-6pm...stop by for a drink and some music!

TAP New York Tickets ON SALE NOW!

Spring is coming up...and after the season ends, our festivals kick off, starting with TAP New York.

Tickets are currently on sale for this annual craft beer and food festival, which takes place on April 26 & 27, 2008 here at Hunter Mountain. Admission to TAP^SM New York includes your special souvenir tasting glass for trying out over 90 beers representing many styles. You'll also get to sample gourmet foods, prepared by chefs from some of the area's best restaurants.

There are limited tickets available this year, and Saturday will sell out! Get your tickets now for this one-of-a-kind festival!

Sunday 2/17 Live Entertainment Information!

Danbury, Connecticut's No Big Deal will be playing at the Main Bar on Sunday, February 17 from 4pm - 7pm...we hope to see you there!

From their website: No Big Deal is a versatile pop/dance/rock cover band from Danbury, CT. From rock clubs to private dance parties, No Big Deal entertains with their diverse repertoire of music. Five music students from Western Connecticut State University formed No Big Deal in 2006 with the goal of providing top-notch musical entertainment to clubs and bars as well private clients. The band's strong musical background allows them to please a wide range of audiences.

In addition to No Big Deal, FrankieOkie will be DJing from 2pm-7pm before and in between songs. There will also be a Saranac beer promotion!

Sunday's Looking Pretty Good!

Ok, so there may be a bit of wetness in the forecast for tomorrow. Don't let it ruin your plans! According to NOAA and others, the possible precipitation we may see will not begin until after 4pm, so there is nothing to worry about.

According to NOAA, the cloud cover will increase throughout the day, with some sprinkles beginning at 4...hardly something to complain about! With temperatures in the mid-30's (and a high of 38) throughout the day, we hope to see you here on Sunday!

From NOAA: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. Light wind becoming south between 13 and 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Accuweather: Some sun, then turning cloudy and breezy

And weather.com shows increasing clouds throughout the day...so the coast is clear! Stop by and ski, ride or enjoy the snowtubing park!

LATITUDE 42 NORTH PRE-REGISTRATION AVAILABLE!

Many of you have called, e-mailed and asked about when registration is available for our annual freestyle competition, TELEMET Latitude 42 North...well, now is the time!

Click here to continue to the pre-registration page...and if you're thinking of registering, think fast! Registration is first-come, first-serve, and limited, so register now to secure a spot! We hope to see you here!

Van Winkle's Restaurant & Bar Extended Hours for Presidents' Week!

Van Winkle's Restaurant Hours, effective February 16 - February 24:

Breakfast: Daily 8-11 AM

Lunch: Daily 12-3 PM

Dinner: Daily (except Sun 2/24) 5-10 PM Sunday, Feb 24th 5-9 PM

Bar Hours: Van Winkle's Bar will be open for extended hour this week, opening at noon daily!

Enjoy! For more information about Van Winkle's, head over to the Kaatskill Mountain Club website!

Next Up: Presidents' Weekend: Torchlight Parade & Fireworks, Rail Jam, Live Entertainment

Hello everyone! The beautiful sunny weather begins today, with sun, blue skies and snow lasting through the weekend. We have a lot going on this week, and the Presidents' Week festivities kick off on Saturday night: the D.J. starts at the main bar at 2pm, with the Hot Rod Band playing from 4-8pm.

The Hunter Mountain Racing Foundation will be holding their dance party from 5-7pm in Colonel's Hall, and we'll be holding a free Rail Jam on Saturday night from 5-8pm.

Please see below for special offers and other upcoming events and specials. For the latest information, check the Hunterblog or use the blog's RSS feeds...it will be updated every day during the holiday period.

We hope to see you here at Hunter...stay safe and enjoy the beautiful Northern Catskills winter!

Have YOU Entered to Win? South America Ski & Ride Vacation!

For the last three years, Hunter Mountain has given away a trip to South America. The drawing takes place after the Latitude 42° North competition, and the sweepstakes are open to anyone and everyone, but you must be present at the drawing to win. This year's trip is an all-inclusive ski or snowboard trip to Catedral Alta Patagonia, Argentina, courtesy of TELEMETand Latitude 42° North Air Assault.

Continue here to enter the competition >>
Or continue to Catedral's official site at catedralaltapatagonia.com

March Mountain Madness Coming Up!

New Participants, Packages & Savings Added Daily!

It may not be spring yet, but March is just over a month away, and you know what that means....MARCH MOUNTAIN MADNESS!! In the month of March, Hunter and Windham team up with area businesses: hotels, restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment venues to offer big discounts to our spring skiers, riders and area visitors. For more information, visit the website at marchmountainmadness.com or greenetourism.com.

5" here in Hunter, then some wet weather....

Before the temps started rising, we had received between 4 and 5 inches of mixed snow and sleet...the weather is going to be pretty variable today, but will clear up by the end of the day and tomorrow will be sunny, with a high of 28.

Thanks to our snowmaking earlier this week, the trails are all in great shape, and the East Coast Firefighters' Races will be taking place today on Madison. Stay tuned...there will be a few more posts today concerning the weekend events!

Kaatskill Mountain Club Special!

Stay Monday or Tuesday & Get 2 Free Lift Tickets Per Night!

Stay at the Kaatskill Mountain Club on Monday (February 18) or Tuesday (February 19) and receive two free lift tickets per night booked!

Call now to book your stay 1-800-486-8376 or www.kaatskillmtnclub.com (Add promo code 2TIX in the online note section.)

We hope to see you here to enjoy the Presidents' Week holiday period!

SNOWEAST 2008 Reader Survey

Cast your VOTE for your favorite mountain today!

Our friends over at SnowEAST Magazine are holding an awesome contest for best ski resort in the East....we'd love to have your vote!

Cast your vote here!

The NEW SNOWEAST Reader Survey can be found on page 16 of the March issue of SNOWEAST...

Did You Know? SnowEast Magazines are currently available all over Hunter Mountain and in the Kaatskill Mountain Club...get yours today!

Firefighters' Races start today on Madison!!

Good morning everyone!

It's another beautiful day at Hunter, with cold weather and fresh-made snow. The Firefighters' Races start today on Madison -- this is a famous Hunter event, and calls for two days of fun and celebration. Today is the FDNY Firefighters' Race, and tomorrow is East Coast Firefighters' Race. Stop by to ski, ride, or watch the races! Continue here for more info on the Firefighters' Races!

Also, Saturday night we'll be holding fireworks and a torchlight parade, as well as a rail jam from 5-8pm. Check back for more details soon!!

Snowmaking Update: Monday 2/11

Yes, it's COLD...almost too cold to make snow but yes we are making snow around the mountain. The plan for the upcoming week will be to do a lot of hit and run try to get as much covered up before the weekend. The forecast finally looks pretty good for the future after a burp in the weather tomorrow into Wednesday...it looks like 4+ inches of snow with maybe a little of that 4 letter r word...let's hope not!

But for the weekend, most of the trails will have a fresh coat of man made and hopefully some fluff from up above. We will have 2 new trails opened up for this weekend West Side Glide & Grand Concourse on Hunter 1. The weekend's weather looks good with maybe sunshine and fresh snow so let's celebrate Presidents Weekend by making some turns.

Snow has been Made...and more to come!

Last night, we made snow on Hellgate, Belt, Minya Konka, Lower Crossover, Kennedy, Mossy, Racer's and 5th Ave. All in all, despite the warm weather and rain, we didn't lose much snow and as many of the locals know, the slopes still look great. We'll have between 39 and 42 trails open for the weekend!

As of this morning, we'll be shutting down for the rest of the weekend (due to less-than-optimal snowmaking weather coming in) and will be starting up again on Sunday...so stay tuned and keep checking back for info! There are plenty of events taking up this weekend, so we hope to see you here!

Video of the Week, 2/3

Here's some video footage from today ... it's been another beautiful weekend at Hunter!



Enjoy the Superbowl!

This Weekend’s Conditions, Entertainment, Superbowl Plans & more!

This weekend up at the bar, Lex Grey & the Urban Pioneerswill be making an appearance from 4-7pm on Saturday. On Sunday, the Main Bar will be open for the duration of the Superbowl, so you don’t have to miss anything – spend Superbowl Sunday at Hunter Mountain!

Conditions for the weekend look fantastic, with sunny skies and highs in the mid-30’s for Saturday and Sunday. Despite the less-than-stellar weather this morning, the weather has made a turn for the best and is sunny and mild as I type this...the sunny skies will continue into tomorrow, and return for the weekend!

Slalom Workshop Friday, Feb. 1 - Openings Still Available!

Join us for our Slalom Workshop this Friday, February 1st at Hunter Mountain. This workshop is open to skiers ages 18+ who love to bash the gates. The workshop is $110 and includes continental breakfast, lunch, gate training and video analysis. Workshop registration starts at 8AM and we hit the slopes by 9AM. If you're interested in this workshop, please sign up online or contact Jen Schmidt at jschmidt@huntermtn.com to pre-register for the workshop!

Please visit HunterMtn.com to view our many other camps and workshops! Coming up in March are Moguls & More, Snowboard Park & Pipe and our Burton Women's Learn to Ride Workshop...please continue to the link above for further information!

TAP New York Tickets ON SALE NOW!!

Tickets are currently on sale for TAP New York, our annual craft beer and food festival, which takes place on April 26 & 27, 2008 here at Hunter Mountain. Admission to TAP^SM New York includes your special souvenir tasting glass for trying out over 90 beers representing many styles. You'll also get to sample gourmet foods, prepared by chefs from some of the area's best restaurants.

There are limited tickets available this year, and Saturday will sell out! Get your tickets now for this one-of-a-kind festival!

Hunter Mountain Photo Contest #01 Ends FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1!

As some of you know, we're running a huge photo competition: the grand prize winner gets a spot for his or her photo in our Resort Magazine ,which will be released in October. Top 5 winners will also receive an unlimited lift ticket, good for the rest of the 07-08 season.

The deadline for the contest is February 1, so if you're thinking of turning in photos, please send them in ASAP! Don't forget to check the guidelines page for information and rules.

Are you ready for the weekend? We are!

Hello skiers and riders! It's a beautiful day here at Hunter and we're looking at sunny skies and plenty of cold for the weekend. There are a few things going on and we figured we'd let you know before the weekend hits...on Saturday we've got DJ FrankieOkie starting at 2pm, then Tabasco Road playing at the Main Bar from 4-7pm, then Tim Quinn performing from 2-6pm on Sunday. Snowmaking will continue into tonight, then will be shut down for the weekend....hope to see you here!

Hunter Mountain Photo Contest #01 Ends Soon!

As some of you know, we're running a huge photo competition: the grand prize winner gets a spot for his or her photo in our Resort Magazine, which will be released in October. Top 5 winners will also receive an unlimited lift ticket, good for the rest of the 07-08 season.

The deadline for the contest is February 1, so if you're thinking of turning in photos, please send them in ASAP! Don't forget to check the guidelines page for information and rules.

March Mountain Madness is on the Horizon!

It may not be spring yet, but March is just over a month away, and you know what that means....MARCH MOUNTAIN MADNESS !! We're working on getting this year's information gathered and up on the website, so keep checking back for more details! For those of you who aren't familiar with March Mountain Madness, here's the deal:

In the month of March, Hunter and Windham team up with area businesses: hotels, restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment venues to offer big discounts to our spring skiers, riders and area visitors. Room rates as low as $69, discounts on food and retail, as well as lift tickets. For more information, visit the website at marchmountainmadness.com or greenetourism.com.

Mountain Jam IV Tickets...on sale February 1!

Some of you are already thinking about Mountain Jam IV, which will take place May 30 - June 1, 2008, here at Hunter Mountain. In case you haven't heard, tickets go on sale February 1 and can be purchased at the Mountain Jam website...visit mountainjam.com for more information and/or to purchase tickets!

Terrain Park Gets Fresh Snow!

The terrain park will be closed for a day or two starting on Tuesday, but for good reason....we'll be blowing tons of snow into the park and rebuilding all of the features ...so stay tuned for more information, and we promise the park will return by Thursday or Friday, with plenty of snow for everyone! You can continue to check RideHunter.com for updated information.

Remember that you can watch the action first-hand via our new webcams...continue to the webcams page!

Want to Win a South American Vacation? Here's How!

For the last three years, Hunter Mountain has given away a trip to South America. The drawing takes place after the Latitude 42° North competition, and the sweepstakes are open to anyone and everyone, but you must be present at the drawing to win. This year's trip is an all-inclusive ski or snowboard trip to Catedral Alta Patagonia, Argentina, courtesy of TELEMETand Latitude 42° North Air Assault.

Continue here to enter the competition >>
Or continue to Catedral's official site at catedralaltapatagonia.com

Win a Free NY State Ski or Snowboard Getaway!

New York has countless lodging choices on or nearby the 43 ski mountains throughout the state. To prove to you how easy it is to make a weekend out of your ski trip, Ski Areas of New York is offering you a chance to win a fabulous weekend ski/stay package. You can win ski/stay packages or lift tickets for this season or the Grand Prize “Ski Your Way Across the State” good for 2008-09 ski season.

Drawings for this season will be held on January 25, 2008 and winners will be notified soon after. The Grand Prize will be drawn on March 13, 2008. Check out the great prizes and enter to win a free ski getaway today!

Continue to the sweepstakes page for more information

Check us out on TV:The Mountain Report!

Check out Hunter Mountain and surrounding Greene County on Fox Sports Network's The Mountain Report ... if you missed its first airing, you've still got a few chances to see it! Below are the air times:

Wed 1-23 5:00p (SNW) The Mountain Report #1:
New York (R)

Fri 1-25 2:00p (SNW) The Mountain Report #1:
New York (R)

Wed 1-30 9:00a (SNW) The Mountain Report #1:
New York (R)

Let us know what you think!! For more info on the Mountain Report, head over to this site.

Lots Going on this Weekend at Hunter!

There are many things going on this weekend at Hunter, and in case you missed any of the announcements, here's a list!

Also keep in mind that The Plaza in the CopperTree will also be open through the weekend, so if you're looking for some different lunch options, head over into the Restaurant and take advantage of the huge windows and a quieter setting!

Saturday:
1. Snowmaking - snowmaking will begin this evening and continue while temperatures stay cold. We're looking at some very cold temperatures for this weekend and continuing into the week, so snowmaking weather is plentiful!

2. Women's Indulgence Camp - our women's only weekend camp kicks off this weekend. While it may be a little late to register for this round, another kicks off in March, sponsored by Burton. If you do want to register for this workshop, we may be able to help you! Contact Jen Schmidt at 800-HunterMtn x2278

3. Free Rail Jam, 5-8pm - that's right -- it's our third of the year, it's free, and it's three hours of enjoying our features. There will be a short intermission for fireworks, but nothing beats a free park event! You must sign a release form and a helmet is required. If you are a minor, continue to RideHunter.com to print out the paperwork (registration & release forms are available for all participants).

4. MLK Fireworks, 6pm - another round of fireworks is in store for our many visitors this weekend -- our MLK fireworks kick off at 6pm. Bar will be open, food will be available for purchase, and there will be plenty to see and do!

5. Live entertainment at the Main Bar, 4-7pm - The SugarBees, hailing from New Paltz, will be playing. Check them out at their official site, thesugarbees.com


Sunday
1. Hunter Mountain Racing Foundation Kiddie Carnival, 4:30-6pm in Colonel's Hall - a special event from the Hunter Mountain Racing Foundation. For more information, contact them!

2. Bar open until the end of the Giants game - we know you want to watch the football game, and we do too! We're keeping the Main Bar open in the base lodge until the bitter end of the football game...so you can rest assured, you won't miss anything! Head over to the Main Bar to enjoy the game with us!


This is going to be a great weekend, with plenty of fresh man-made snow.....we hope to see you here!!

Video of the Week....So much snow!

There is a ton of snow here at Hunter, and it's been a beautiful day! There's plenty of great weather ahead, and for those of you who missed out on the blue skies and fresh powder today, here's a video!

See it for yourself: Check the Webcams!

Some of you surely have noticed the mysterious new section of our website...we have had our brand new webcams installed and running for about a week now, so if you haven't noticed it yet, this is a must-see, especially with all the new snow!! There's a camera at the base near the Quad, and another one on Midstation. Head over to the webcams page to see these cameras in action: the image reloads every 30 seconds for your viewing pleasure!

Join us for MLK Fireworks on Saturday & Giants Game on Sunday!

Our MLK fireworks celebration kicks off on Saturday night at 6pm, so bring in another holiday here at Hunter Mountain! Also, the bar will be open for the entirety of the football game on Sunday, so feel free to stop by and hang out with no interruption... the Main Bar will be open until the game is over!

Up to 12" coming in Sunday-Monday Nor'easter!

Watch out, everyone, because there's a Nor'easter coming our way, and Hunter is right smack in the middle of the "Heaviest Snow" zone, according to Accuweather. Accuweather quotes 4-8 inches for the Albany & Hudson Valley area, which means the higher altitudes could get significantly more.

After a week of warmth, prepare for some serious snow! No wintry mix, no mixed precip here, folks: we're looking at straight powder. And snowmaking starts tomorrow night...so we hope to see you here!!

Check it!
NOAA Forecast for Hunter
Accuweather Forecast for Hunter

Snowmaking Update: Friday, 1/11

Well it has been spring and almost summer-like the last few days, but it looks like winter will be back this weekend. We have survived pretty well...it is not as perfect as you or I would like, but it is still way better than last year.

Looks like snowmaking will resume on Saturday at some time through the day or evening and should continue for awhile at least for now as the weather looks.

This should let us go around and get everything back to the way we like it manmade powder everywhere. Now hopefully with the January thaw behind us the ski season will continue with great weather and skiing for the remainder, that is sunshine and great snow.

Want some spring skiing?

...well, Hunter is the place to be. It's over 60 degrees here, and there's plenty of snow, with over 40 trails open. We know usually warm weather is not the greatest, but spring skiing brings out a whole different crowd, and the people who have shown up the last few days have been overjoyed by the sun and warm weather.

That said, these unseasonably high temps will be around for a few more days, so stop by and bask in the sunshine and warm weather. And no worries...winter will be back soon!!!

Snowmaking Update: Friday

This week has been a great start to the New Year with Mother nature dropping about 17" plus inches on us then giving us some of the coldest temps this season.

Today, sunshine and rising temps make it a perfect day for skiing, riding or tubing at Hunter everything out there is some of the Best of the year, Racers, Cliff, Clair's just had 2 solid days of blasting snow with below zero temps at night and single digits during the day made some serious
mounds of that man made powder. Enough of what we did...there is only one thing to say: IT MAY NOT GET BETTER THAN THIS.

Saturday, warmer temps and sunshine make it a must to jump in the car, bus, train or whatever way...just get up here and enjoy what mother nature and the snowmakers have worked
and gave everybody this week, near perfect conditions.

Oh, by the way, we will shut the guns off for you this weekend so you can enjoy the sunshine and mild temps.

- Bruce

New Year's Video

Sorry for the late post, guys...technical difficulties...but here's a vid from Snowmaking...more updates coming later today!

Video of the Week 12/31 - POWDERRRRRR!!

There's another great video with a tour through the powder...it's a little bumpy, but worth watching! Check it out here.

We'll see you tonight for fireworks!

POWDER ALERT: 8" so far, with up to 12" more coming!!

Hello everyone, and Happy New Year's (Eve)! A huge storm blew through last night and left us with 8" of snow...you all know what that means! It's time to get up to Hunter!

Do you have to work today? Well, if you do, you're still in luck: we have up to 12 inches of snow coming tomorrow throughout the day, so if you miss the opportunity today, there's more coming on New Year's Day! What a way to start off the 2008...with a grand total of up to 20" of powder!

Check the NOAA and Accuweather forecasts for updated information...and we'll keep you up to date with photos, video and more via the Hunterblog and Huntermtn.com!

Join us tonight for Fireworks & Torchlight Parade!

Our New Year's Eve festivities will kick off at 6pm tonight, and will feature a torchlight parade and fireworks (as well as a DJ at the Main Bar area until 7:30)...so come bring in the New Year at Hunter Mountain!

We look forward to seeing you here!

Serious snow coming our way!

Hello everyone! It's a nice, high 30's Sunday here at Hunter Mountain, and we've been watching a pretty big storm coming our way -- we're going to get 3-8 inches, with it starting around sunset and finishing in the early hours of the morning. According to Accuweather, the storm will be bringing lots of snow to the area, followed by a cold snap.


Here's our latest alert:

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBANY NY
238 AM EST SUN DEC 30 2007

A SNOWFALL OF 3 TO 8 INCHES IS EXPECTED OVER THE ADVISORY AREA...BEGINNING SHORTLY AFTER SUNSET THIS EVENING...AND ENDING BY THE MIDDLE OF MONDAY MORNING.

THE SNOW WILL DEVELOP SHORTLY AFTER SUNSET...AND WILL BE OCCASIONALLY HEAVY TOWARD...AND AFTER MIDNIGHT. THE SNOW WILL THEN GRADUALLY BECOME LIGHTER AND MORE INTERMITTENT AROUND DAYBREAK MONDAY...BEFORE TAPERING TO FLURRIES BY THE MIDDLE OF MONDAY MORNING.


Stay tuned for more info! Thanks to those of you who came out to enjoy Ladies Only Demo Day, and the 100+ people that stopped by our Rail Jam last night!! Photos will be up soon -- and we hope to see you for our fireworks and torchlight parade tomorrow night, starting at 6pm!

Join us for New Year's Eve!

We have some events taking place soon, including Ladies Only Consumer Demo Day on Sunday, December 30, and New Year's Eve festivities on Monday, December 31.

We also are holding a Rail Jam on Saturday evening...continue to RideHunter.com for more information about our park events.

We also just posted a new video of the week...take a look at all of our snow!!

We hope to see you this weekend, and/or on New Year's Eve!

Our New Year's Eve festivities will kick off at 6pm on Monday, December 31, and will feature a torchlight parade and fireworks..

Come bring in the New Year at Hunter Mountain! We look forward to seeing you here!

Get Ready: LocalMotion #1 kicks off on January 7!

Localmotion kicks off its first race and party on January 7, 2007. It's one of our most popular local events. This year, each race will be themed, with the first one being "Ugliest Outfit." The party will be at O'Neill's in Tannersville.

For more information about LocalMotion, continue to the website!

Save 15% on Lift Tickets With eSki!

Also, for a 15% discount on daily lift tickets, head over to shop.huntermtn.com and purchase your tickets in advance through eSki! Continue to eSki to purchase your tickets!

While many of our other sales are over, we've still got plenty of gift cards! Gift cards are valid all over the resort, in retail locations, or for dining, lift tickets and products, rentals and more! Get your gift card now

Ladies Only Consumer Demo Day: Sunday, 12/30!

Ladies Only Consumer Demo Day kicks off on Sunday, December 30. The demo day features women-specific equipment, both skis and snowboards, from companies including Salomon, Rossignol, Burton, RIDE, and more. Don't miss out on this special opportunity just for women!

New Video of the Week Posted!

Check out our new video of the week! It's been a fantastic holiday period so far, and if you haven't been up here yet, we hope you're coming soon!

Raining down there...Snowing up here!

Good morning everyone! We wanted to let everyone know that while it is raining in the metro area and even as close as Kingston, up in these altitudes we are seeing snow. It's been snowing here for an hour or so, and we already have a thin white blanket on the ground. We're looking at 2-4 inches for the area today, so stop by -- despite the rain everywhere else, it's a white winter in Hunter...we hope to see you today!

Snowmaking...Christmas Eve

New update: Christmas Eve
We are making snow not the best temps yet, but we have to improve what yesterday did to us. It is just to bad because the mountain was in such great shape. The skiing and riding is not bad but it is not as good as it was....we will be running all night and hopefully tomorrow.

We will be doing a lot of hit and run so we can cover more terrain. This is what we are good at, so now we have to go to work. Tonight we are on HBK, Minya, Belt, Wayout, Lower Crossover, Racers, Ike, Mossy, Lower Madison.

On Christmas Day, we will move to Upper K27, Eastside Drive, Milky Way, Cliff and others. Lets see what happens with the weather.

Merry Xmas and hope for some cold temps
Snowmakers

Last Call for Winter Card Purchase!

Hello everyone, and happy holidays from Hunter Mountain! Despite yesterday's crazy weather, we've begun the recovery we're famous for....the snowguns are going, and the trails will be reblanketed with snow all week long.

I just wanted to remind you that this is the LAST DAY to get your Winter Card....so head over and get one now if you haven't already! The Winter Card gives you 4 days -- 2 at Hunter and 2 at Windham -- for $119!!! That's less than $30 a day!!

Head over to HunterMtn.com to get your Winter Card now!

Please allow 24 hours to process you card before picking it up.

*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.

Holiday Update from Snowmaking

Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays from all from the Snowmakers....here is your Holiday update.

Saturday morning, December 22: we just shut the snowmaking guns down for a few days because ol' mother nature is not in the Christmas spirit of giving good tidings and cheer, but the snowmakers will give that to all who ski and ride.

Starting Monday, at some time thru the day, we will fire up the guns for what we at Hunter are known for and the BEST AT: a speedy recovery from the wraths of the weather Gods. We will be moving all over the mountain getting back into the shape that we are in right now with some of the best skiing and riding in years for the holidays.

Lets all hope for the best on Sunday and the weathermen being wrong once again...and HOPE for an early Christmas present or a late Hanukah gift of SNOW!

Everybody that has been to Hunter lately...you know how good it has been. For the ones that have not yet been up....what are we waiting for? Make some plans to get up here over the holidays. Give yourselves a special present: a skiing and boarding trip to Hunter. We have and will have great conditions for you, so see you soon.

Merry Christmas,
The Snowmakers

Snowtubing is Open!

Snowtubing is open! Starting today, snowtubing will be open -- different hours through the weekend, and then 9am-9pm through the holiday week (weather permitting, as usual).

Continue to the snowtubing page for more information!

Employee Demo Day Rail Jam Video

A video slideshow of some shots from our demo day rail jam on Tuesday...enjoy!

NASTAR Video

This is a pretty funny video...tons of NASTAR footage. Of many of you know, NASTAR started yesterday here at Hunter. Enjoy the video!

Seasonal Workshops & Programs

I'd like to take a quick minute to highlight some of the seasonal programs we have going on -- there are more spaces left, and some of these sessions need more people to be able to run. So if you're interested, contact Jen Schmidt.

ADULT SNOWBOARD SEASONAL GROUP
Love to Ride? We are forming an adult Seasonal Snowboard Group. Groups meet every Saturday & Sunday from now until March 9th. The group consists of riders that are comfortable on black terrain and wish to improve on their riding skills with other adult riders. We have a few riders ready and are looking for a few more. If interested please contact Jen Schmidt for details.

MOUNTAIN MEN GROUP
Let the boys be boys! Love to rip the mountain? Smash gates? Bash bumps? Than this is the group for you! Mountain Men is a new Seasonal Program offered to adult men who are comfortable on all Hunter Mountain Black terrain. Fine tune you skills with the other guys. Any men interested in a program the runs for now until March 9th every Saturday & Sunday please
contact Jen Schmidt for details.

Snowmaking Update: Wednesday!

We shut down this morning with a inversion temps up top were 29 and about 24 at the bottom so with those temps and the forecast we gave up. The weather does not look like it will cooperate the next few days...then again, it keeps changing everyday so nobody really knows what's up until it
happens.

As of now we will start up tomorrow at some point in the day, we will try to get more opened up in Hunter One, build up some trails and look for a good forecast with some cold weather so we can move to K27, then either Annapurna or 44........ all depends on Mother Nature. The riding and skiing is really good--nothing like last year--so get up here and give it a try!

- Bruce

Sony Pictures' STEEP Premiere: This Friday!

Sony Pictures' film debut, STEEP, is taking place this Friday (December 21, 2007) in the Hunter Foundation Theater. The film documents the history of big mountain skiing, including personalities such as Bill Briggs, Stefano De Benedetti, Eric Pehota, Glen Plake, Shane McConkey, Seth Morrison, Chris Davenport, Ingrid Backstrom and Andrew McLean.

The film was shot in Alaska, Wyoming, Canada, France and Iceland. For more information about this film premiere, visit Catskillmtn.org. You can also view the trailer on the official movie site, SteepFilm.com, or on YouTube:

Snowmaking Update: Monday

Burrrrrrrrr, it's cold! So with this new cold front we have the guns are blasting all sorts of snow everywhere the conditions are fantastic with the last 2 weather makers. Sunday even though it sleeted it really helped us out with the front moving in the winds really picked up so that kept everything from blowing away.

Here we go for snowmaking: Claires, Upper Xover, Racers, loading up the halfpipe, and expanding the terrain over in Hunter One that includes the Highlands, Briar Patch, and Rip Van Winkle. Along with the new stuff we are building up the base and making more powder all over so the conditions will be sweet. Bundle up and get out here and don't miss the great times up here...lets not wait! We are in great shape with a lot of room to yourselves on the slopes.

- Bruce

Storm Update: Sunday Afternoon

Hello everyone, and thanks to those of you who came out to ski or ride this weekend! As many of you know, the quad as been up and running all weekend and we are glad we could fix it in time for everyone.

For those of you who didn't come up (and those of you who did), I wanted to give everyone an update on this storm. There was a lot of "freezing rain" and "rain" forecasted for the area, and we have been watching the snow/sleet mix all day, which, as imagined, has created really nice powder conditions on the mountain.

There has been no wet moisture and temps haven't dropped below 28. Around 5pm today, the sleet is supposed to switch to snow, which allows for another powder day or two early this week. We've been super lucky with the storm as far as conditions are concerned and sometimes the forecasts can differ from what's really happening....so there's the real deal!

Snowmaking Update: Saturday

Right now we are making snow on Claire's, Colonels alt, Whitecloud, Upper X-over, Racers, Rip's in Hunter One. If everything goes as planned we should have Claire's, White Cloud, Upper X-over, a good chance with the Alternate, and a very slim to none on Racer's for Sunday.

ooks like we will shut down on Sunday due to the weather, but we will start back up Monday morning with a very cold forecast for the beginning of next week. This will allow us to make some moves and get some more new terrain opened up maybe like K27 steeps possibly Purna, and loading up the terrain park but lets see what happens.

Anyway the snow is great with lots of terrain opened up, the Quad is running so everything is good....with that, boot up and make some turns!

- Bruce

POWDER ALERT #2: Weekend Storm Coming, 6-12"+ Predicted!

In case you haven't heard about the huge storm that passed through, hear this: we've got 10" of fresh snow, with more on the way! We're in the 6-12" prediction zone, according to Accuweather, and because of the altitude, we could get more than that. If Hunter wasn't in your weekend outlook, it's time to load up the car and get up here, because it is going to be day after day of powder and pristine conditions.

Keep an eye on the forecast and/or call the SnowPhone for updated info -- as of today, we've got 34 trails open, and we might just get enough snow to open a handful more trails for Sunday. Check out the latest video from Hunter Mountain, and bookmark the Hunterblog for periodic conditions updates!

Kaatskill Mountain Club Holiday Special: Stay 2 Nights, Get the 3rd at 50% off!

Want to stay super-close to the resort, at a beautiful hotel overlooking Hunter and the Catskills? Here's a sweet deal, straight from our own Kaatskill Mountain Club. Stay two nights between December 24-29 get the third night at 50% off!

Reserve now by calling our Vacation Specialists at 518-263-5580 and refer to the Holiday Special. (Reserve now!!! Offer ends on December 17, 2007) Continue to KaatskillMtnClub.com for more information about our luxury hotel!

2007-08 Hunter Mountain Photo Contest #01 Starts Today!

Our first photo contest has begun! We're looking for your best shots of Hunter Mountain, on the slopes, lift, or on Hunter Mountain property. The top 5 winners not only get an unlimited lift ticket, but the photos are submitted for possible use in Hunter's 2008-09 Resort Magazine, which is published in July.

This is an awesome opportunity, not only for you to get a free lift ticket, but also to get massive recognition....the Resort Magazine is distributed all over the surrounding area, and mailed out on request. For guidelines, head over to the website.

Get It Now: 10 Days Remain for Winter Card Sale!

TEN days left to get your Winter Card...and less than two weeks until Christmas! This is one of the best gift options available this year from Hunter Mountain, offering two days at Hunter and two days at Windham for $119* -- less than $30 a day! The Winter Card is only available until 12/24, so get yours while you can! Continue to the website to get your Winter Card!!

POWDER Alert!

I know this post is a little late, but this area has received between 10-12" of snow in some areas, so you know where YOU should be right now! As for new terrain, we're waiting to hear from ski patrol, but there is another storm rolling in this weekend, so keep an eye on the forecast. More information coming soon, as well as photos/video/etc.

An update on the quad will be posted later today as well. This weekend at the bar we've got a DJ on Saturday night, and the bar will be open until 7pm tonight, 8pm on Saturday and 7pm on Sunday. More info coming soon!

Sweet video!

Some of our terrain park regulars sent in a sweet video from this past weekend...check it out below! If YOU have a video you'd like to submit, send it in!

Updates & News

Hello everyone! It's been a fantastic Tuesday here at Hunter, with great conditions and occasionally sunny blue skies. There hasn't been any precipitation since Sunday night's storm, and if you take a look at the NOAA forecast, nothing treacherous is heading our way, despite "three day winter storm warnings." Tomorrow mid-morning and afternoon, the clouds will clear and we'll have some blue skies and sunlight.

There's another storm heading towards the Northeast for the weekend, so it looks like we may get some snow out of it.

Some of you may appreciate this photo...


As for conditions, we will be grooming either tonight or tomorrow morning. 30 trails were open and 4 lifts were running today, after grooming of all open terrain last night.

Many of you have asked me about road conditions and driving, and the roads are fine, and probably will be no issue tomorrow. Some of the lots here (paid parking, etc) are a bit icy so please be careful unloading and walking through the lots, though the main lot and bus lot are fine. If you are driving up and concerned about the roads, you can call the operator at 800-HunterMtn and she will tell you what she can.

The quad is still not operational, but F and B are running fine and people are pleased with the conditions...check back for more updates as the week continues! Tomorrow afternoon or evening, we are planning on starting up snowmaking again, too.

Snowmaking Video, Part 2

Second video from Snowmaking...we've had a great weekend thus far and tons of people have come out for Consumer Demo Weekend...today the weather looks excellent and we're psyched to see so many people skiing and riding.

And to those of you who are sticking around or arriving today, don't forget about the Dine-Around today, which begins at 1pm and lasts until 5pm. The dine-around is a great opportunity to try a few of Hunter's fantastic restaurants. Download the flier here, and enjoy!

Snowmaking Video, Part 1

Snowmaking Update: Saturday Night

Here is the latest news on snowmaking: the plan will be to start up around 4:00 and hope for a good night we will be going on Claire's (bottom), Gun Hill, Dropoff, B Flats, and other locations around to build the Base and improve the conditions to near perfection.

The skiing today was great so if you missed out that is to bad, if you did miss out lets get up here and make some turns...it is really good. Snowmaking for the upcoming week is up and down there is some funky weather moving in so it will be tough to predict when and where we will be going more on a day by day thing.

- Bruce

Park Report Posted!

As many of you know, the terrain park is open today. The park report has been posted -- it's usually brought down between 9 and 10 am, which is when it will be scanned and posted. Instead of reproducing content (and to provide the most accurate information), when you click the link, you will see the original PDF that arrives from the park staff.

The park report is also accessible on the sidebar of the blog, and via the main site.

Thanks, and enjoy!

Weekend Outlook

Hi everyone -- sorry for the late update, but a lot is going on up here at Hunter. The West Side will be open this weekend, but Claire's will not be open tomorrow top to bottom -- the only West Side trail we have right now is Way Out.

We're projecting 27 trails for the weekend, with 7 lifts. Snowmaking is shut down for the evening, and probably for tomorrow, as it's going to be a little warm tomorrow.

Consumer Demo Weekend kicks off at 9am on Saturday and Sunday, the sushi bar is opening...all that good stuff. See below for further details, but the weather looks good, though it will be in the 30's. The terrain park will also be open tomorrow, with a number of features. Thanks for reading, and we'll see you this weekend!!

This Weekend: Consumer Demo Weekend, Sushi Bar Opening & Dine-Around

Hunter will be holding Consumer Demo Weekend on Saturday and Sunday , with demo equipment from over 20 ski and snowboard companies...join us for two days of brand new equipment and excellent conditions! Demo Days are great opportunities to "test drive" the newest gear from the major manufacturers in the ski industry. Reps will be on location with hundreds of pairs of skis and snowboards for you to try. More information on Consumer Demo Days is available here.

An area Dine-Around will be taking place on Sunday, December 9 from 1-5pm. The Dine-Around features seven local restaurants, including Hunter Mountain's Van Winkle's. Tickets can be purchased at the front desk of the Kaatskill Mountain Club, the Catskill Mountain Foundation Bookstore, and other areas, and are $20 in advance, or $25 day of event. The Dine-Around is an excellent opportunity to become acquainted with a few of Hunter's many local eateries and to sample cuisine of the region. For more information, please visit HunterChamber.org.

Hunter's famous sushi bar will also be opening this weekend, from 11:30am to 7pm on Saturday and 11:30am to 6pm on Sunday. FrankieOkie will be DJing in the Main Bar area until 7pm on Saturday, so stick around after a day of skiing or riding for a few hours of sushi, music and, of course, the Main Bar...it'll be open until 8pm.

Sony Pictures Classics' STEEP to Debut at Hunter Theater December 21, 2007

Sony Pictures Classics new film STEEP, a documentary about the history of big mountain skiing, will debut at the Hunter Foundation Theater on December 21, 2007 . STEEP features many classic big mountain names, including Bill Briggs, Stefano De Benedetti, Eric Pehota, Glen Plake, Shane McConkey, Seth Morrison, Chris Davenport, Ingrid Backstrom and Andrew McLean. For more information about the film, visit the official site, and stay tuned for more information!<

Tuesday Snowmaking Update

Another message from Snowmaking, and a video:

Sorry, but it looks like ol' Mother Nature is not going to do what they said she was going to do, so Claire's does not look good for this weekend...but you will have Wayout ready to go Wednesday. We will have Heuga and Dropoff ready by the weekend.

On Wednesday we will have Upper K27, East Side, Milky Way, and Gateway. So it is starting to really shape up with some really good skiing the snow is really nice today a little windy but not that bad. Until tomorrow....

Snowmaking: Sunday/Monday Update

Sunday - Snowmaking is shut down for the day and night. We will start up mid-day on Monday. We shut the guns off due to the in coming weather even though now they are saying it will be all snow the temps and humidity will not be all that great for snowmaking.

Monday a big cold front is moving in, so here is the plan: Upper k27, East Side, Milky Way, Gateway, possibly Heuga and Dropoff...in the long range looks like we will start Claire's up on Wednesday so by next weekend we will have Claire's and Way Out.

- Bruce

Snowmaking: Morning Update

Okay here is the scoop. It finally looks like Mother Nature is going to give us a break with the weather, a little burp on Sunday of snow & ice then back to snow depending on the line...we hope to get 6".

Monday we will start back up again and as of now we will be going to the West Side with Wayout, and Upper K27, East Side, Milky Way, Gateway, and undecided on Heuga depending on the
winds.

As for now we will be opening on Sunday (not a guarantee but 40-50%) Cliff, Bleeker, Ike, Mossy. I said we would open Belt And Minya today and we did so I feel good about the others for tomorrow with the temps predicted.

With this terrain opened and what I hope to open tomorrow this has to be the most terrain opened around. Skiing & boarding will be good to so suck it up, pack up the car and get up here!

- Bruce