Big Lift Card and Season Passes on Sale NOW!

Hello from Hunter Mountain! We just wanted to remind you that our greatest value, the Big Lift Card and the BLC +1 are ON SALE NOW!! We've got some amazing deals in store for Big Lift Card holders in the upcoming season, so get yours today! Remember they are on sale for a limited time only! Scroll down below the image for a list of special values exclusively for Big Lift Card holders! What does the Big Lift Card do for you? 25% off weekend & holiday lift tickets ALL SEASON LONG! 50% off midweek tickets ALL SEASON LONG! The Big Lift Card also comes with one (1) unrestricted lift ticket that can be redeemed ANY DAY of the 10/11 season! And the Big Lift Card +1... Provides you with the same amazing values on weekend & midweek lift tickets, PLUS TWO (2) unrestricted lift tickets... a $130 VALUE! Buy your Big Lift Card or BLC +1 here!

Each Big Lift Card and BLC +1 holder will receive a coupon book containing the following coupons: Four (4) coupons valid for $45 lift tickets to be redeemed on specific Sundays of the season One (1) free session in our Progression Sessions program, a value of over $30! 2 for 1 Snowtubing ($18 value!) Two (2) Bring a friend coupons; your friend will receive your 25% off weekend or 50% off midweek discount! Save 20% on demo skis or snowboards in the Salomon Demo Center 1 (one) Midweek (Monday-Friday) Buy-one, get-one free Zipline & Canopy Tour, valid for Mid-Mountain or Summit Tours... that's a savings of up to $119! Buy your Big Lift Card or BLC +1 NOW and save big this season!

Celtic Fest is Still On! Rain or Shine!

Celtic Festival is on...a little rain doesn't damper our Irish spirit. All of the world class Celtic entertainment is inside the base lodge on two stages and under the big tent outside. The bagpipe and drum competition is happening as is the spine-tingling Mass March! If you're looking for something to do today to get out of the rain...come up to Hunter...the 35th Annual Celtic Fest!



To check out the entertainment lineup click HERE!

International Celtic Fest this Weekend!

Just a quick reminder that the Celtic Festival is this weekend, August 21st and 22nd! If you've never been to the festival, you don't know what you're missing out on! The entertainment lineup is incredible, you can check it out HERE.

Also, if you are a fan of us on Facebook, let us know if you are coming via our EVENT link.

If you don't follow us on Facebook, you should click on that link as well to keep up with the most up to date information around the resort!

Also, Sunday features a Bagpipe Competition, followed by the spectacular Mass March as hundreds of pipers and drummers march down the mountain in unison. After the Mass March, the entire procession will play as one at the base of the mountain - it's a spine-tingling sight that is not to be missed.



See you all this weekend!

Lift Construction Update: Head to the Chopper!

Attention skiers and riders! This is what we've all been waiting for! Below is the video of some of our lift towers going up via helicopter! Everything went smoothly and safely. Completion of the Kaatskill Flyer 6-pack is now closer than ever! Make sure you watch the video in HD!


View from the Jimmy cliffs of the Hellgate towers going up!
What a sight over Racers! Gorgeous day for flying!

All this couldn't be done without our great team!


Summit terminal work is continuing as you read this and should be done shortly. Work still to be completed includes summit, tower aligning, electrical, cable installation, and chair placement. Stay tuned as we continue this awesome project!

German Alps Festival Happening Right Now!

Having an uneventful weekend? Then head on up to Hunter Mountain! Today and tomorrow is our German Alps Festival! Gates open at 11am both days. Come enjoy plenty of food and entertainment! Here are pics of the scene right NOW!



More info HERE

How To Build a Base Terminal by Hunter Mountain

If you've been keeping up with the progress of our 6-pack construction project, then you know, things are moving fast! We are amazed at the precision and speed that our staff is showing in this massive project. Below are a pictures of the base terminal as it stands now. I can tell you that it didn't look like this just a week ago!

Below are the pedestals and cross arms up and ready!


The following two pictures show the placing of the detach mechanisms.



The crane lowering the chair turn-around into place.


View of the base terminal nearing completion!


All major parts of the base terminal are in place! Workers are now moving on to the roofing of the terminal. Stay tuned for more updates!

Lift Construction Still Going Strong!

Here is another lift construction update for you winter junkies! As you've seen in previous posts, towers have been going up everywhere, and summit terminal construction was efficient. We are now on to the base terminal. The hole was dug, the concrete was poured, and the pillars have gone up. Check out the pics!


That was fast! --->

Terminal parts are arriving almost daily. As you can see by the pic below, the Kaatskill Flyer is in the house!


Things are moving quickly! Stay tuned for some "high-flying" action coming up next week!

Tour of the Catskills

Hunter Mountain was a proud sponsor of the Tour of the Catskills 3 Stage race over this past weekend. Over 600 competitors attended including over 100 professional cyclists! Day Three started at the base lodge, and included a grueling climb up Platte Clove, which tested even the strongest of riders! Hunter also offered a pace car for the Masters/JR Class. Enjoy the pics! Make sure not to miss it next year!

Lift Update! Summit Towers and Terminal! Base Digging!

For those keeping up on our six pack construction, this is to let you know we have been making serious moves! Towers have started to spring up everywhere, more concrete is being poured at the summit, and extensive digging has begun at the base! Things are moving smoothly folks. I hope you are all as excited as we are for this great new addition to Hunter! Stay tuned for more!


Beautiful new summit towers!

Working on the massive summit terminal.

Going smoothly!

The base getting ready for it's new terminal!

Getting closer and closer!

Hope you all enjoyed the pics! Stay tuned for more!

Free Stonecarving Classes!

Lift Update: Towers, Cross Arms, Sheave Trains, and Cranes!

Construction is going at a great pace! Parts are arriving as scheduled, and construction is going smoothly. As you saw last week, concrete is being poured for the Summit terminal. This week towers are going up! Below are towers and cross arms upon arrival.


Here is how a tower goes up, using many hands and a crane!



As you can see, our six pack is coming along! Those of you hating the summer heat, this should help you cool off! Stay tuned for more!

Lift Construction Update! Concrete Pouring!

For those of you who are anxiously awaiting winter, progress on our new six pack is moving great! This morning concrete foundations were being poured on our new summit terminal. 12 concrete trucks are making their way up the mountain as I write this!Check out the photos!


The picture below shows a crane unloading the hual rope, somewhere around 27 tons!

Towers go up soon! Stay tuned as we release more information and photos!

Incase You Were Wondering...

The lift construction is going smoothly! I went up D-Lift today, and armed with my IPhone, I snapped a photo of Hellgate, with no lift towers!

The second IPhone shot is of the Quad base terminal, it's just about gone!

Most of the towers are down, the remaining towers will be removed by way of helicopter. Stay tuned for photos of that!

4th of July Weekend in Hunter!!

Hello from Hunter Mountain!

We've been hard at work preparing for the installation of our new 6-pack lift... the quad is almost entirely removed from the hill. For updates and photos, be sure to check the Hunterblog! We'll have more photos as the installation progresses!

We'd also like to thank you all for so many great name submissions... if you've got a new idea or would like to send in your suggestion for the name of the new lift, send it now!

July is creeping up on us, and the weather has been incredible! We've got lots going on, the zipline has been PACKED and is now open daily! There are only a few spaces left for zipping this weekend... come on up and give it a try! Reservations can be made by calling (518) 263-4388 or e-mailing info@zipsny.com! Tour types and pricing are available here!

D-Lift is also serving as our Skyride lift, so for those of you who'd like to take a ride up the mountain and enjoy the scenery, a picnic at the wine rock, or a walk from Midstation, now's your chance! For more information on the Skyride, head over to HunterMtn.com! We'll have a band out on the deck from noon to 3pm on Saturday... bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the weather! Please remember to bring out what you brought in!

As for Fourth of July festivities, Bear Creek Restaurant, located on Rt. 214 in Hunter, will be having fireworks and a BBQ. Bear Creek also has miniature golf, a driving range, paintball, horseback riding and great food! They also have the biggest fireworks display in the area... spend your Saturday evening with beautiful views and great food, music & fireworks! The rain date for fireworks is Sunday evening.

There's an assortment of events taking place in the area, as well: looking for a movie, play, place to eat, bookstore, art gallery? We've got an all-in-one right in Hunter! Visit the Catskill Mountain Foundation bookstore, theater, cafe and/or art gallery! Visit CatskillMtn.org for more information!

Summer Play & Stay packages for the Kaatskill Mountain Club, Liftside Condominiums and Pinnacle Condos are available! Combine your stay with zipping, fly fishing, golf and so much more!

Speaking of golf... Greene County is home to many beautiful golf courses! Visit the Greene County Golf Association or Greene Tourism for a list of courses, pricing and more!

Also: for the fishermen and aspiring fishermen out there, we've got FREE Flyfishing 101 casting classes every Saturday! For more information visit HunterMtn.com!

Lift Construction Project Update!

I know you are all anxious to know how the progress of our new detachable 6pack is going, so here are some pictures! The summit quad terminal is now out! Looks strange without it there. Cables are down, several of the towers are down, and many parts have started to arrive!

The summit terminal is out! What a sight!

Special delivery!Just came in today!

Still plenty of work to do, but so far moving smoothly! Stay tuned as progress continues!

Mountain Jam VI Day 2 Still Jammin!

Mountain Jam VI Day 2 is off the hook! Weather is beautiful, the rain has held off so far! If you aren't here today, you're missing out! Zach Deputy was ripping it up at the Awareness Village stage! Here are some pics of today's scene:


Tomorrow is the last day of Mountain Jam VI so you still have a chance to get here! For more photos of the action check out Hunter's Facebook page!

Mountain Jam VI Day 1 is Underway!

If you aren't here right now for Mountain Jam VI, you're blowing it! The scene, the music, and the vibe is great! Come up! Check out some pics:


Some of the acts on stage today include Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Toets and the Maytals, Les Claypool and many others! Stay tuned for more updates!

Mountain Jam Setup is Rockin'!

For those of you who are anxious to see how the setup is going for this weekend's Mountain Jam IV, here are a few pictures. See you this weekend!

The Skyride and Zipline will also be open to Mountain Jam patrons.