For winter warriors ready to carve up the Catskills for the 2011-12 season, now's the time to buy. Hunter Mountain in Hunter, NY has great savings on all season passes until October 15. Save $100 on their Adult Gold Pass for $849 -- the best way to get unlimited access plus extra perks all season long including:

• - 15% discount all winter long at most on-mountain eateries including the Marketplace, Santini's Pizza, Jerry's Deli, Goldye's, The Plaza Cafe and Mostly Coffee. Also, lunch only at Van Winkle's Restaurant. Discount does not apply toward alcohol or sushi purchases.
• - Season-long 20% savings at the Ski Shop, Board Room and Learning Center Boutique.
• - Includes one free Group Lesson (ages 13+) per pass purchase.
• - Children 4-12 will receive one free single session in the Children's Programs. Reservations recommended.

Family Plan Rates are also available. Spouse Gold Pass: $749 ($40 savings); 1st Child Gold Pass: $319 ($80 savings); Additional Children Gold Pass: $269 ($80 savings). These prices increase after October 15.

Additional Passholder Benefits include:

• - Passholders receive 50% off snowtubing sessions (non-holiday, excludes 1-3pm and 3-5pm sessions on Saturdays).
• - One free admission per passholder for Skyride, Brats & Brews Festival and Intl. Celtic Festival.

Also, for every $800 spent on passes, programs and lockers before September 12, 2011 you will receive 1 FREE Anytime Adult Ticket! 

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