The Making of Empire Terrain Park at Hunter Mountain

In case you were wondering what goes into the making of The Empire Terrain Park at Hunter Mountain, check out this video....

Powder Day- December 27th

Hey there skiers and riders.  We received 14" of fresh snow from the latest storm.  We currently have 41 trails and 8 lifts running.  Conditions were great today on this highly anticipated powder day. We also have our snowtubing park up and running and don't forget- Zipline is open year round. There is more snow in the forecast for Saturday.  Come on up to Hunter, we've got you covered!

Update From Hunter Mountain

I was looking at the extended forecast and it appears that some opportunities for snowmaking are coming up real soon. I assure you we are taking every opportunity we get and will crank out as much as we can in whatever window of snowmaking that we get.

The snow we do have has been tons of fun! Check out our video filmed last week. We brought in a good friend to take a couple of runs and show you what the Hunter snowmaking team has been up to since we've opened. You might have seen her face around here and there...



Just a quick heads up that the 3X Card deadline to purchase online is coming up soon. You have until the 24th to grab one online. Also, the Consumer Demo Day is next week, on the 27th, and the New Year's Eve Fireworks and Torchlight Parade is on the 31st.

If you will be at Hunter Mountain this week make sure you check out the spa at the Kaatskill Mountain Club. This week only, get a free aroma therapy upgrade when you purchase a signature massage. It's a great way to unwind after a day on the hill. Book your appointment today!

The Hunter Mountain Race Foundation will be holding thier Kiddie Karnival on December 27th in Colonel's Hall in the base lodge from 3:30-5:30pm with games and prizes. The 15th Annual Snowball will also take place on Saturday the 29th, from 7:00pm-12am at the Chateau Belleview in Tannersville. For tickets or for more info on these events click here.

Mountain Jam Pre-Sale Happening Now!

Mountain Jam announces its ninth annual festival, taking place at Hunter Mountain, NY Thursday, June 6 through Sunday, June 9, 2013. The festival will feature many new improvements and additions including car camping, a Food Truck Village, Super VIP experiences and more. Mountain Jam's pre-sale kicks off on Monday, December 10th at 12 noon ET and will offer tickets at the lowest prices that will be available with and without camping, as well as VIP passes and the brand new Super VIP Pass Package. Last year's pre-sale sold out. Among the new offerings in 2013 is Car Camping, being offered for the very first time for fans that wish to camp with their car and avoid the inconvenience of hauling gear up the mountain. Car camping will be offered in designated areas of the campgrounds and will be available for only $30 per vehicle. Mountain Jam's Super VIP package will offer an experience unlike any other, providing fully catered meals in the artist hospitality hall, a meet & greet with Mountain Jam artists, free massages and skyrides, special Super VIP up-close and personal viewing for the main stages, exclusive festival merchandise, and for an additional fee, discounted rates on lodging, Premium Camping, or Premium RV Passes. For a complete list of new stuff, visit the newly redesigned MountainJam.com.

2012/13 Season Opening Weekend Highlights

Check out these highlights from Opening Weekend at Hunter Mountain! On Friday November 30, 2012 we had a special Season Passholder Appreciation Day, followed by the official opening on December 1st. $40 Lift tickets plus discounts for Big Lift Card holders.

Use Your Big Lift Card for Discounts on Already Reduced Ticket Prices During Opening Weekend

We have some great news for our 12/13 Big Lift Card Holders.  Even though we are going to have discounted tickets on opening weekend you can still use your Big Lift Card discount. That's right...as a Big Lift Card Holder you are going to get a discount on a discount! Not something that is normally done, but we are so excited for the start of the season that we figured, why not?  Lift ticket prices are going to be $40 beginning on opening day- Saturday, Dec.1.  Your Big Lift Card will get you a $30 lift ticket.  You can opt to use your free lift ticket as well (although I would recommend saving that for a regular priced ticket day). Lift ticket prices will remain at $40 through the week so Big Lift Card holders get $20 lift tickets. You can't beat that! 

Photo taken 11/29/12

We will have top-to-bottom skiing and riding for advanced ability levels for opening weekend, and will continue to work at every opportunity to expand the open terrain as quickly as possible.
If you haven't purchased your Big Lift Card yet, you have until 11:59PM on November 30th to do so and still get that unrestricted lift ticket preloaded on your card.  Purchase your 12/13 Big Lift Card today! As you can see it provides some unbeliveable season-long savings.

The 12/13 season has arrived!