Winners of FDNY & East Coast Firefighters Races

Last week we were  honored to host the 40th Anniversary of the FDNY Firefighter's Races, and the 31st Annual East Coast Firefighters Races.  Here are the results - Congrats to everyone!

FDNY
1st Place - Ladder 171 lead by John Martin with a time of 19.77 seconds
2nd Place - Ladder 39 Engine 63 lead by Eric Lubniewski with a time of 23.06 seconds
3rd Place - Ladder 80 lead by Jake Degan with a time of 25.17 seconds
4th Place - Engine 3 lead by Aristeo Kardi with a time of 27.94 seconds
5th Place - Engine 43 Ladder 59 led by Eric Klammer with a time of 27.94 seconds
The fastest Snowboard team had members representing Engine 156, Engine 158, Engine 280, Engine 24 and Engine 282 and was lead by Anthony Wolfersberger.  Their time was 35.30 seconds.

East Coast
1st Place - Rock Hill Fire Dept. lead by Charles Blackburn with a time of 21.29 seconds
2nd Place - Palenville Fire Dept. lead by Blake Garrison with a time of 22.91 seconds
3rd Place - Kiskatom Fire Dept. lead by Pete Kuminsky with a time of 24.49 seconds
4th Place - Bay Shore Fire Dept. #2 lead by John Swanson with a time of 24.88 seconds
5th Place - Sterling Forest Fire Dept. #1 led by Peter Esposito with a time of 25.54 seconds
The fastest Snowboard team was Haines Fall Fire Dept. #1.  They were lead by Derrick Curran with a time of 32.73 seconds.

We can't believe it's been 40 years!  We look forward to these events every year, and plan on doing it for years to come.  If you're a firefighter who participated this year, we want to hear from you!  Please contact us with any comments, ideas, constructive criticism, etc.  We can't wait for next year!

A Glimpse into our Tuning & Repairs Shop

Hey Skiers & Riders!

Here is a little glimpse into the art of tuning and repairing.  It's always a good idea to tune up your equipment mid season, and we've got just the place for it!  Stop by our tuning and repairs shop, where you can take advantage of the Wintersteiger Tune Jet.  This all-in-one machine will grind your bases to perfection and perfectly bevel your edges to any angle you'd like. 

Thanks to the return of cold temperatures and the hard work and dedication of our trustworthy snow-makers, we have once again overcome a warm spell!  The mountain is in great shape...hope to see you out there enjoying it soon! 

Taste of Country Music Festival at Hunter Mountain

Check out the lineup!!

Weekend Update and Upcoming Events

Hello Skiers & Riders!

Winter is in full swing!  Mother nature has been blessing us with fresh powder, our snow makers have been hard at work and The Mountain is in excellent shape!  We're enjoying a great three-day MLK weekend.  Here is our weekend update.

Below are two exciting camps we have coming up that you don't want to miss out on!  Don't forget about our slope-side lodging options.

Windells Weekend Camp at Hunter Mountain - February 22-24, 2013

     Hunter Mountain will be home to On the Road with Windells on February 22-24, 2013.  It's an instruction based event full of fun activities, park progression, product giveaways, coaching from the pros and much more.  The program is open to snowboarders and skiers of all abilities.  

     Windells is a year round action sports camp located in Mt. Hood, Oregon.  Rooted in the progression of snow sports, it offers programs for snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding and BMX.  In the past 24 years, Windells camp has played a key role in the advancement of many of the world's best athletes, including 18 Olympic Medalists.  The On The Road With Windells Camp program aims to bring the state of the art experience Windells offers its guests in Oregon to participants across the country.  Hunter Mountain is one of three participating locations.  The camp will also make stops at Keystone Resort in Colorado and Brighton Resort in Utah.  For more information, or to register for the event, click here.

Burton Women's Learn To Ride Camp - March 9 & 10, 2013

Join us for our 4th annual Burton Women’s Camp! This weekend is all about the girls! Get away with other ladies who love to ride or are ready to learn how to ride. The camp is two days of learning, at your level, at your pace, with other ladies. We start each day with continental breakfast and meet with your groups. Once we have a little something to get us started we head out on snow with our coaches for the weekend. Each day includes lunch, 4 hours of training, lift ticket and rental equipment.
Price: $200 for camp only. Packages with lodging also available. For more information on the Burton Women's Camp, contact Eric Dykes at 800-486-8376 ext. 2457.  

We'll see you out on the slopes!
 

Update from The Empire Terrain Park!

Hey Everyone!

Here is an update from our park crew.  They are an awesome, hard working group of guys!  We've got The Hundreds Rail Jam coming up this Saturday (January 19th) from 5:00pm - 7:00pm so come out and enjoy the Empire Terrain Park!

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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.

Beginner Terrain + Programs This Saturday!

Hello from Hunter Mountain!

Snowmaking has continued over the past couple of nights and we were able to cover terrain over on Hunter One as well as Belt Parkway. This means we have beginner and intermediate terrain available for the weekend.  On Saturday, December 8th we will open Central Park North, Gramercy Park and Bucky's Run, as well as Belt Parkway and The Battery. 

Seasonal Programs and Competition Teams will also begin this Saturday.  Competition Teams will meet at the bottom of B-Lift at 8:30 am sharp! For more information please contact Jim Catalano. For more information regarding the Seasonal Programs please contact Chris Karas.

See you this weekend.

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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!

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Hunter Mountain Opening Day this Saturday!

The time has finally come! Hunter Mountain will be open this Saturday, Dec.1st, with top-to-bottom skiing and riding for advanced ability levels. Ticket prices will be adjusted accordingly...stay tuned for more details. Who's getting first chair?

Our snowmakers have been working at every opportunity to make this possible.  Check out this behind the scenes footage:



If you haven't purchased your Big Lift Card yet, what are you waiting for?! There are still a few days left to pick one up with the unrestricted lift ticket preloaded on it.  The deadline is November 30th, so if you haven't done so already purchase your 12/13 Big Lift Card today!

Big Lift Card Holders- please remember that your Big Lift Card discount cannot be combined with any other discounted lift ticket prices or offers.


I look forward to seeing everyone out here this weekend.

10/2 eNewsletter

Check out this week's Hunter eNewsletter with important info about Season Pass Deadlines, Big Lift Cards and a special deal at the hotel...Read it here.

2012 Annual Columbus Day Swap & Sale

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2012 Annual Columbus Day Equipment Swap & Sale

On October 5-8, 2012, we're hosting our Annual Columbus Day Equipment Swap & Sale.

This is a great opportunity to pick up slightly used equipment at great prices... and for those of you with kids, you know how expensive keeping them in gear can be. We'll also have special clearance sale prices on leftover new stock from last year, as well as discounted prices on this year's models.

If you have used equipment or clothing in good condition, bring it in and we'll see if we can sell it for you. Please, only bring in modern equipment that is in good condition.... this is not a junk sale. Clothing must be clean and in good condition. We'll give you 100% store credit for any items that are sold.

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The Amazing Hunter Mountain Race

Calling all adventurists, nature lovers, fun-seekers, heck, even those who like lounging around in luxury surroundings… mark September 15th and 16th in your calendar for an action-packed weekend.

POGO Events is teaming up with Hunter Mountain for a fun filled mountain adventure like no other. Think, the Sound of Music mashed up with The Amazing Race, with a dash of the Olympics thrown in for fun!

Just two and a half hours from New York City, nestled in the beautiful mountaintop region of the Northern Catskills, your weekend will include hiking, scavenging, climbing, puzzle solving, and family/friend bonding, with a dash of wining and dining thrown in for good measure. The package includes two nights’ accommodation, participation in the amazing race on Saturday, and even the option of a meal plan and transport, so all you need to worry about is getting your team together.

The three hour race on Saturday the 15th will take place along some of the many hiking trails surrounding Hunter Mountain, with breath-taking views of the Hudson Valley and the surrounding peaks. After ‘skyriding’ up to the 3,200 foot summit, you and your teammates will face physical challenges such as the vertical rope course with nine different obstacles and a 60 foot spiral tower top, fun diversions like disk golf, and mental challenges for those with sharper minds rather than brawny arms.

Whether or not your team is the winning one (prizes will include winter ski lift passes, a New York Amazing Race of your choice, and of course all-important gold medals!), you will be able to relax afterwards in the indoor/outdoor heated pool, steam room, sauna, hot tubs, or if you’re up for yet more adventure, have a go at the zipline, golf or fly fishing.

Price is $485 per couple (or $243 per person) which includes two nights’ accommodations in a Deluxe Studio for two people plus the Amazing New York Race on the Saturday. Add $70 for full breakfast at the hotel, a boxed lunch and a three-course dinner at VanWinkle’s Restaurant; or add $90 to upgrade to a Jacuzzi room that will fit 4 people.

Depending on numbers, POGO Events may charter a bus from NYC to Hunter Mountain. Please let us know if this is an option you would be interested in. There are regular buses going from Port Authority, or the very lovely drive is just over two hours from NYC.

Whether it’s a celebratory weekend like a birthday party, or just an excuse to get friends and family together, The Amazing Hunter Race is sure to be one to remember.

To purchase your tickets please call the Kaatskill Mountain Club at Hunter Mountain at 800-775-4641.

DETAILS AT A GLANCE:

DATE- September 15th & September 16th (Race taking place on Saturday the 15th, hotel check in Friday, September 14th at 4pm and check out Sunday the 16th at 11am)

RACE TIME- 2pm to 5pm on Saturday

PRICE- $485 (or $243 per person) + taxes and resort fees Includes 2 nights accommodations in a Deluxe studio for 2 people plus the Amazing New York Race
          • Add $70 for full breakfast at the hotel, a boxed lunch, and dinner at VanWinkle’s Restaurant- including choice of cup of soup or house salad, entrée (ribeye and porterhouse steaks not included), dessert, and coffee/tea
          • Add $90 for a Jacuzzi room that will fit 4 people

TEAMS- Teams of 2, 3 or 4 PRIZES Winter ski lift tickets, entry for your team into an Amazing New York Race of your choice, Amazing New York Race t-shirts, and gold medals

TRANSPORT - Depending on numbers, POGO Events may charter a bus from NYC to the Hunter Mountains. Please let us know if this is an option you would be interested in
          - There are several bus tour operators that bring regularly scheduled trips to Hunter, as well as Adirondack Trailways, which offers daily trips from Port Authority, NYC to Hunter.
          - Hunter Mountain is located just over 2 hours north of New York City in the northern Catskill Mountains of New York State. Whether you are coming from the north or the south, Hunter is a convenient half-hour ride from New York State Thruway exits 20 or 21.