Elevation
1,600'
Base
3,200'
Summit
1,600'
Vertical Drop
Trails
66
320 Acres
Lifts
12
5 Types
Snowfall
72"
Annual Snowfall
2"
Nov
18"
Dec
16"
Jan
19"
Feb
17"
Mar
0.8"
Apr

Best known for

Hunter Mountain

As the Great Northern Catskills' premier winter destination, Hunter Mountain, New York resides only about two hours to the north of New York City and sits at a base elevation 1,600 ft. with a summit that climbs to 3,200 ft. Hunter Mountain maintains renowned terrain across three separate mountains, with high-efficiency, state-of-the-art snowmaking that covers 100 percent of its trails, hence its "snowmaking capital of the world" reputation. The ski resort is so confident, in fact, that it offers a Hunter Mountain Snow Guarantee whereby skiers and riders within a certain time window of purchase can turn their ticket in for a voucher good until the end of the current season. 

The ski area also boasts an award-winning Learning Center and programs and an entire dedicated training mountain designed for beginners and families alike, Hunter One. The mountain's terrain is split evenly between beginner, intermediate and advanced trails, along with 10 percent expert, and seasoned skiers and riders will get their fix on the expert terrain of Hunter West and Empire Terrain park. 

Numerous B&Bs, inns, hotels and motels are available in the area, as well as a few luxury slopeside lodging options. 

Where to Stay

Seven lodges, including the new Caatskill Club, with more than 200 rooms within walking distance of the slopes. Thirteen hotels, 23 motels, and 14 bed and breakfasts are located in the nearby area with an evening shuttle service on the weekends and several taxi services in the area.

Plan Your Trip

Transportation

Important Dates

Projected opening date

Dec 05, 2025

Projected closing date

Apr 05, 2026

Projected Days Open

155

Days Open Last Year

140

Years Open

65

Average Snowfall

72"

Terrain

Beginners Runs
25%
Intermediate Runs
30%
Advanced Runs
30%
Expert Runs
15%
Runs in Total
66
Longest Run
2 mi
Skiable Terrain
320 ac
Snow Making
320 ac

Lifts

12

High Speed Sixes
2
Quad Chairs
2
Triple Chairs
2
Double Chairs
2
Surface Lifts
4

Inside Scoop

Ski shop, full service store, and boutique. Clinic and first aid at the area. Complete shopping, drug and liquor stores, and cleaners in Hunter and nearby Tannersville. Childcare is available. Lessons and rentals are also available.

Reviews

Josh

The snow was decent though suffering from a heat wave but I wont hold that against them. My only real issue is the price. I nearly went to another mountain but that was the same price for half the mountain. Meanwhile you are charging nearly the same rates as Zermatt for 18% of the mountain. You have employees doing unnecessary work further wasting money. One person is physically scanning passes when most places use a RFID turnstyle while another employee is holding the chair to steady it. That is on top of having someone sit in the booth for emergency which makes sense. Terrain park was decent, food was overpriced. Staff was cheerful. You're numbered gate for rentals is annoying as well, making me move to multiple stalls is dumb when you could have one person getting me squared away.

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