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Hunter Mountain ski resort

North America

Hunter Mountain

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Updated: Oct 12, 10:01 PM•Weather at base: 488m
SnowSure™ Score2025-26 season
Projected to open Nov 21

Hunter Mountain is projected to open November 21, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book: February, January, March. Best weeks: 22 Feb–28 Feb, 1 Mar–7 Mar, 15 Mar–21 Mar.NovDec2Jan1Feb3MarAprOpens 21 NovCloses 5 Apr

Best months to book

  1. #1February32cm avg · last season 30
  2. #2January33cm avg
  3. #3March33cm avg · last season 16.4

Best weeks to book

  1. #1 22 Feb – 28 Feb · last season 30
  2. #2 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 21
  3. #3 15 Mar – 21 Mar · last season 18.3

Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.

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Reported Mon, Oct 12, 10:01 PM UTC

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About Hunter Mountain

Hunter Mountain is located in the northern Catskill Mountains of New York and features 320 skiable acres with a vertical drop of 1,600 feet. The resort offers a variety of terrain for all ability levels, including dedicated learning areas, challenging steeps, and terrain parks. Key amenities include a full-service base lodge, ski and snowboard school, equipment rentals, and a range of dining options. Hunter Mountain is recognized for its convenient access from New York City and its vibrant après-ski atmosphere.

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Frequently asked questions about Hunter Mountain

Where is Hunter Mountain?
Hunter Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Hunter Mountain?
Hunter Mountain runs from a base elevation of 488 m (1,601 ft) to a summit of 975 m (3,199 ft), giving a vertical drop of 487 m (1,598 ft).
How big is Hunter Mountain?
Hunter Mountain has 320 acres (129 hectares) of skiable terrain, 67 marked runs and 13 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Hunter Mountain?
Hunter Mountain is on the Epic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Hunter Mountain?
Hunter Mountain typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Hunter Mountain get in a typical season?
Hunter Mountain averages 120 inches / 305 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Hunter Mountain in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #446 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -20% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Hunter Mountain averaged -20% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 +9%, '15-16 -78%, '23-24 +9%. A pattern, not a promise.