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Hunter Mountain Resort Guide
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Best months to book: February, January, March · last season + 30-yr record
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Resort Guide
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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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Hunter Mountain
Lifts
13
Skiable area
320 ac
Longest run
3.2 km / 2 mi
Runs by difficulty(67 total)
Beginner
17
25% of terrain
Intermediate
20
30% of terrain
Advanced
20
30% of terrain
Expert
10
15% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner25%
- Intermediate30%
- Advanced30%
- Expert15%
Lift fleet
- High-speed 63
- Quad chair3
- Triple chair1
- Double chair2
- Surface lift3
Snowmaking covers about 100% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Main Bar at Hunter Mountain – Renowned for its welcoming atmosphere and central location in the base lodge, The Main Bar is a favorite après-ski spot offering live music, craft beers, and a lively crowd, making it the go-to venue for unwinding after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
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Off-season · 151cm full-season avg
150cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~114 cm. That's 24% below the 5-year average (150 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 25% below the 30-year average (151 cm).
Hunter Mountain Season Snowfall
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Hunter Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 160cm with an average of 71 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 11% above this average (177cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 13cm | 7 days | 2cm | 8cm | 5cm |
| December | 33cm | 13 days | 10cm | 24cm | 12cm |
| January | 33cm | 16 days | 18cm | 34cm | 11cm |
| February | 32cm | 14 days | 25cm | 40cm | 12cm |
| March | 33cm | 12 days | 21cm | 38cm | 14cm |
| April | 12cm | 7 days | 3cm | 17cm | 6cm |
| May | 2cm | 1 days | 0cm | 3cm | 3cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
38 days scored, from 22 Feb
38
Best Day
22 Feb
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
0
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 3822 Feb1cm
- 3423 Feb4cm
- 3024 Feb4cm
March 2026
- 2813 Mar2cm
- 271 Mar
- 2715 Mar
April 2026
- 125 Apr
- 52 Apr
- 53 Apr
February scored highest for Hunter Mountain in 2025-26. Based on 38 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 21, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
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.
