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With snowmaking covering a full 100% of its trails, no one (and we mean no one) recovers from an adverse weather event as fast at Hunter. The self-proclaimed “Most Powerful Snowmaking System in the World” is a marvel to behold. Hunter’s most impressive feature is its snowmaking. The main face boasts a new express six-pack lift (The Kaatskill Flyer), while Hunter West has some of the steepest double black diamond trails in the Catskills. Hunter One is home to much of the resort’s beginner and intermediate terrain. There are three main faces: Hunter One, Hunter Mountain, and Hunter West. It’s hard to say which is more dangerous, merging onto “Belt Parkway” at Hunter or in Queens Hunter’s modern lift system keeps liftlines short, but the slopes packed.Ĭatch Hunter when it’s quieter (midweek) and it’s got some fantastic terrain. In one of the greatest ironies in the world of skiing, Hunter chose to name many of its trails after a handful of famously congested New York City roads. When it’s not jam-packed, it’s hard to argue it isn’t the best skiing near New York City. When it’s crowded Hunter can be one of the worst ski experiences in the East.
All that popularity comes at a price, however – crowds.
Hunter is the most well-known of all the Catskills ski areas and unquestionably the most popular. Hunter is the Jekyll and Hyde of ski resorts. Of course, Hunter's 1,600' drop and world class snowmaking system are no secret and weekend skiing can be epically crowded.
At less than three hours from Manhattan, Hunter provides big mountain skiing close to home. For your convenience, stay at the Hotel and Liftside condos for easy access to the slopes the following morning, as well as take advantage of lodging amenities including an outdoor heated swimming pool and hot tub, spa, fitness room, and full-service restaurant.Hunter Mountain ski resort is one of most popular day trip destinations for New York City metro skiers. Planning Your StayĪfter spending your day on the slopes, guests can enjoy après-ski at the Main Base Lodge and Van Winkle’s Restaurant, located at the on-site Kaatskill Mountain Club Hotel only steps away from the Base Lodge and the slopes. Test your meddle on the Mid-Mountain Tour on North America’s longest and highest zip-line open year round! There’s even snowtubing right at Hunter Mountain-perfect for the entire family! Also open all year is horseback riding at Bear Creek Landing with both English and Western riding. Enjoy a scenic skyride on the state-of-the-art lift that takes you to the 3200 foot summit of Hunter Mountain’s skiable terrain. The surrounding community of Hunter Mountain offers a variety of winter activities as perfect substitutes to skiing and snowboarding. Skiing and snowboarding are only a few activities for guests to enjoy. With terrain for all skiers and snowboarders, including an expansive learning area for beginners, cruisers for intermediates, and steeps and bumps with 1600 feet of vertical for the seasoned pro, Hunter Mountain upholds it’s reputation as the Tri-State’s “big mountain feel.” Located in the heart of the Great Northern Catskills, Hunter Mountain is New York’s four-season resort for families, couples, and get-away-seekers alike.