Hunter Newsletter 6/23

Hello from Hunter Mountain!

We hope you are enjoying the weather. After quite a bit of rain, today is a beautiful day, and the weather seems to be taking a positive turn. Things have been quiet here at Hunter...but that will change in just over a week, when our mountain bike park and our Skyride open for the season! Head over to RideHunter.com for more info about what's going to be opening, as well as photos, videos and blurbs involving our terrain and park.

Don't forget to visit our Retail Shop Partners page for a list of locations where discount freeride tickets are available!

As for the Skyride, it opens for the season on July 4 and is open Wednesdays thru Sundays until October. View hours, dates and pricing here at HunterMtn.com. On opening weekend, there will be a BBQ roaring at Andre's, along with live entertainment, so stop by and join us to enjoy beautiful weather and great food out on the deck.

Looking for a fishing trip? Our flyfishing trips have been booking up since early spring! Bring a buddy, or a group, and enjoy one of the Catskills' traditions! Visit our Flyfishing page for more information on guided tours, flyfishing school and so much more!

We've got a great special at the KMC! The Kaatskill Mountain Club Pre-Season Special gives a FREE 50-minute massage with a 2-night Play & Stay Package booking! Speaking of the Mountain Club Spa, check out the recent review of it in The Examiner! This includes Play & Stay packages at the KMC, Liftside or the Pinnacle Condominiums! The offer is only available until August 1, so book now by calling 800-HunterMtn!

Featured Real Estate of the Month: Kaatskill Mountain Club
Traditional second homes have one thing in common: you can never get away on your family getaway. You find yourself constantly dealing with the details: utility bills, yard work, property management and a host of other general upkeep issues.

At the Kaatskill Mountain Club, the around-the-clock staff takes care of anything that you might need. Skis need an overnight tune or wax? Golf tee time for the morning? Feel like a quick massage before dinner? There's no request too big or small. On-site daily housekeeping service ensures that you always come home to a clean condominium. Dishes are done, beds are made and carpets vacuumed. There are only two obligations at the Kaatskill Mountain Club: relax and enjoy. Make every stay a vacation...own a piece of the Club. For listings within the Kaatskill Mountain Club and other select real estate offerings visit Hunter Resort Vacations.

Also...summer festivals are coming up fast! German Alps and the International Celtic festivals kick off the season in mid-August. Don't miss the opportunity to save money by purchasing your tickets on eSki! Save $2-4 per ticket when you buy online!

Incase you didn't know..Fly fishing is underway!

We offer Orvis fly fishing tours with equipment rentals!

Orvis is the world's leader in fly fishing equipment and know-how, with nearly 150 years of experience in the field, and our full-service shop features a great selection of rods and reels, gear, apparel, tackle, flies and tying supplies, and much more.

So stop by our website here for more information on pricing and scheduling. Or call 800-486-8376.

Mountain Jam 2009! Today! Noon Kickoff!

Go to http://mountainjam.com/ for more!

Mountain Jam LIVE WEBCAST!!!

If you're not coming to Mountain Jam, you can watch it online....and if you're coming to Mountain Jam, tell your friends to watch and look for you!

There will be a live webcast of Mountain Jam V this weekend May 29th, 30th and 31st featuring the Allman Brothers Band, Gov't Mule, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Bill Kruetzmann of the Grateful Dead, Coheed and Cambria, The Hold Steady, Railroad Earth, Richie Havens, Brett Dennan...over 30 bands and three great days of music live online via the Mountain Jam live webcast! Watch it on your computer or plug your laptop into your TV.

Click here for info on the LIVE Mountain Jam webcast this weekend.

Ticket information and a full list of acts available at www.mountainjam.com! We hope to see you all soon!

RideHunter.com Summer Edition is up and running!

We are excited to start off the bike season with all the dirt, rocks, and bridges you can handle! We hope to provide plenty of fun for all abilities from the beginner enthusiasts, to the downhill expert. Our trails feature scenic single tracks, steep downhill runs, and a variety of bridges that will keep your heart pumping all day.

Check out RideHunter.com for more photo and video updates throughout the season!

The SkyRide will be open this Memorial Weekend!

Prices:

Adult (13 and over): $8.00
Juniors (7 to 12 years): $6.00
Six & under: Free

Click here for more info.

Thanks for coming out to TAP NY!

After Saturday's judging, the winner for the Matthew Vassar Cup Brewer and the F.X. Matt Memorial Cup is Keegan Ales of Kingston. Congratulations for winning BOTH cups! Sunday's competition judges the best individual beers in New York State.



F.X. Matt Memorial Cup

Keegan Ales, Kingston, NY
Best Craft Beer Brewery in New York State



The Matthew Vassar Brewers' Cup

Keegan Ales, Kingston, NY
Best Craft Beer Brewery in the Hudson Valley

Tap NY this weekend!

The Hudson Valley Beer & Fine Food Festival, Inc. invites all to TAPSM New York at Hunter Mountain. Craft breweries and brewpubs from across the state will be participating in the most prestigious beer and fine food event in New York. Admission to TAPSM New York includes your special souvenir tasting glass for trying out the over 100 beers representing many styles. You'll also get to sample gourmet foods, plus cooking demonstrations and much more.

April 25 & 26, 2009
at Hunter Mountain
1-5pm Saturday; 12-4pm Sunday

More info at http://www.tap-ny.com/

2009 Pond Skimming Video!

We are now closed for the season, but our new pond skimming video is now available! Check it out below and tell us what you think. Thank you all for a great 50th season!

We are open and rockin'!

We are open today and tomorrow for your shredding pleasure! We have our main park on Park Ave open with 6 features including the unique Nike box! For the first time ever, we have countless features on the Belt Parkway! Check out the pics! Ride today for $35 and a free junior ticket, and tomorrow for $19.59 celebrating our 50th anniversary. Check Huntermtn.com or RideHunter.com for more!

Thursday Update

Hello from Hunter Mountain! The end of the season is nearer than ever, but we've got two days of skiing & riding left! Friday is Family Day here at Hunter...buy a full price ($35) adult ticket and get a young adult or junior lift ticket for free! On Saturday, all lift tickets cost only $19.59!!

We're having a massive Easter egg hunt all over the mountain on Saturday ... every egg has a great prize! Win discounts in the Expedition Center; lodging at the Kaatskill Mountain Club & Liftside Village or Mountain Club Spa; Group & Private Lessons; 09/10 lift ticket vouchers & 09/10 Big Lift Cards... there will even be two golden eggs...one with a mid-week season pass and one spotted golden egg holding a 09/10 season pass!

Hunt for the golden egg starts as soon as the lifts open on Saturday - so be ready. End the day with DJ FrankieOkie & The Solid Smoke Band playing the best of Motown...get your dancing shoes on for our last day of the season!

While you're around, visit the Sports & Expeditions Center and the Board Room for some amazing end of season deals -- up to 70% off! You won't find better deals anywhere....for a limited time only!

Meanwhile, at the Kaatskill Mountain Club...

It's that time of year! Peter Cottontail will be making his way back to the Kaatskill Mountain Club. To celebrate Easter we will be hosting our 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt. We will also have some great games for kids to play such as, a Coloring Contest, Egg on a Spoon Race and much more. Winners will receive special prizes!

The Egg Hunt will start at 10am and the other games will follow. Timeless Memories Photographers will be here to capture the moments! Van Winkle's will be serving Easter Dinner from 2pm to 7pm...make your reservations at ext 3026. This event is open to the public and everyone is welcome!

Stairset video

This year we had a new feature in our terrain park, a 3 hit stairset! This feature was built by SnowGrind and was a unique part of our park this season. Check out this edit from Bakwoods on the stairset.

96 HOUR - $96 SPECIAL OFFER!!!

You Can't Afford Not To Take Advantage Of This Deal!
For the next 96 hours Hunter Mountain is offering a $96 per night room rate for 1 bedroom condos within Liftside Village and basic studio accommodations at the Kaatskill Mountain Club.

Need some ideas? How about a summer getaway from the office, a romantic stay in the Catskills, a special birthday or anniversary celebration or just some time away with your family?

Offer is based on the allowable occupancy of the applicable lodging accommodations. Two night minimum on all reservations. Offer valid Sunday through Thursday, April 26th through May 21st, and Sunday through Thursday, June 1st through July 30th, 2009.

Our 96 Hour, $96 Special Offer is only valid for lodging reserved fromWednesday, April 8th at 6:00 a.m through Sunday, April 12th at 6:00 a.m. Other greatly reduced lodging rates apply to larger room accommodations as well. Reservations can only be made by calling 518-263-5580. Reserve your room now!

Hunter closing mid-week!

Hello everyone! Just a quick note to let you know that we'll be closing Monday - Thursday of this coming week.

We'll reopen on Friday for Family Day (free young adult or junior lift ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket/cannot be used with any other offers) and Saturday for our last day and $19.59 lift ticket special.

Take some time to relax and sit back...we'll see you on Friday!

Park is still rollin'! Nike Rep Your Crew Tomorrow!

The park is still kickin'! Tomorrow is our Nike Rep Your Crew Event. Teams of 3 skiers or riders, males or females, compete in a slopestyle as a team. Get your team together and head on over! Check RideHunter.com for more!

Check out the bears!

Tuesday Update!

Hello skiers and riders! We can finally say that spring is here -- and we plan to continue the celebration this weekend with our Pondskimming & Spring Fling celebration on Saturday, and Any Mountain Season Passholder Day on Sunday! Tell your friends to bring their 08/09 season passes from any ski resort and get a free day of skiing and riding at Hunter!

We're also giving 08/09 and 09/10 ValuePass holders FREE skiing & riding on April 4th, 5th and April 11th! Speaking of the very end, Van Winkle's at the Kaatskill Mountain Club has an incredible Easter menu! Head over to KaatskillMtnClub.com to see the menu!

There's a lot going on in the last days of ski season! On April 10th, Family Day, you can get a free junior or young adult ticket when you buy a full-priced adult ticket!

On our closing day, all lift tickets will cost $19.59! We've had a great beginning of our 50th year, and we'd like to thank you all one last time before the season ends. Don't forget that our 50th anniversary will continue through January 9, 2010!

We are still accepting submissions for our 50th anniversary contests! Continue to the website to learn how you can win a season's pass!

Helllooooo! There's snooowwww!!

Hello skiers and riders! While it's still admittedly quite nippy here in Hunter, we're welcoming the sunshine and softer snow brought by spring. There are some awesome specials below, along with some great ways to save through the end of the season. We've got a TON of snow!!! Don't believe us? Check our new video, which is up on our YouTube channel, located at youtube.com/huntermountain. Don't forget that Potter Bros. Customer Appreciation Day is this Friday! Pick up your $25 lift ticket voucher at any Potter Bros. location! It's hard to believe, but there are only a few weeks left to this incredible season, and a fantastic summer coming up. Please take advantage of our many specials...you won't find better conditions anywhere! Special Promotions: Bring an 08/09 season pass from any other mountain and get a mid-week ticket for $27! This deal is good for the rest of the season! Starting Monday, March 30, and lasting to the end of the season, a mid-week ticket here at Hunter is just $35. Big Lift Card holders receive an additional discount and pay just $17!

Slopeside Real Estate Opportunities at Hunter

Trailside at Hunter

The economy is in an uptick - the winter season was as busy as ever and the sales of the new construction slopeside condos of Trailside at Hunter are still going strong. All but one three bedroom residence is in contract and there are but four other one & two bedrooms units remaining. This is your chance to own one of the truly ski-in/ski-out condos at Hunter Mountain.

Kaatskill Mountain Club
Always the best, always the most convenient and packed with amenities for you, your family and friends. Quarter-share opportunities of studio, one, two and three bedroom condos. Own your piece of the Club...the Kaatskill Mountain Club.

Pinnacle at Hunter
When only the best will do. Only one base lodge roof top condo remains in this exclusive offering. Just a snowball's throw from the quad lift - your own 1900+ sq. ft. three bedroom, three bath condo awaits. Asking price is $679,000.

Featured Home
This 3300 sq. ft. 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath log home is located less than a 1/2 mile to the slopes within Colonels Chair. The best deal on the market - reduced to $429,000

For details and sales information call our real estate specialists at 518-263-4223 ext 2318. Pictures available online at hunterresortvacations.com