Hunter Mountain

Route 23A Southside
Hunter, N.Y. 12442
800-486-8376
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Hunter has long been known as the mountain that has everything terrain for every skier ability, numerous food and lodging choices and weather that can be as unpredictable as any in the Northeast, from sunny, packed-powder days to icy conditions with biting winds. It's a giant mountain, with plenty of activities, lifts and trails to keep every one busy all day.

The folks who run the place haven't been complacent about Hunter's status as the No. 1 area in southern New York. They did trail maintenance all summer, have solidified their venture with Aspen-Snowmass, providing discounts at the Colorado resort for Hunter skiers, and added the 2007-08 Season Pass with a charging ability that will make purchases at various Hunter venues more efficient.

The Pinnacle, the high-end condominium village located atop the Hunter Mountain Base Lodge, is almost completed, promising great views for guests at the mountain.

MOUNTAIN INFO

Base elevation: 1,600 feet
Summit: 3,200 feet
Vertical Drop: 1,600 feet
Skiable acres: 240
Number of lifts: 11 (3 quads, 2 triples, 5 doubles, 1 handle tow)
Number of trails: 55
Trail breakdown: 30 percent beginner, 30 percent intermediate, 27 percent advanced and 13 percent expert.
Must-ski trail: Lower K27
Snow-making capability: 100 percent of skiable acres.

HOURS

Daily 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

PRICING

Weekdays: Adult $55, young adult (13-22) $49, junior (7-12) and senior (65-plus) $35
Weekends: $61, $54, $41
Holidays: $63, $57, $44
Seventy Years + Club Card: $20 weekend , $10 holiday, midweek free
Toddler (6 years and under): $10 weekend , $10 holiday, midweek $15 (free with Big Lift Card)

Season pass
Adult full season: $899 ($349 Monday-Friday only, no holiday period)
Young adult: (ages 13-22) $699
Junior (7-12) and senior (65-plus): $599
Toddler (6 and under): $49
70 Years + Club Card $89
(family plans also available)

Rental Rates
Skis, snowboard, boots, poles: $35
Ski, poles only: $27
Snowboard boots only: $35
Helmet $10
Poles $10

Lessons
Beginner Try-Pak, three one-hour lessons with lower mountain lift tickets, group lessons and equipment rentals, for first-time skiers or riders (age 13 and up) $109
Beginner single pack, one one-hour lesson with lower mountain lift ticket, group lesson and equipment rental (13 years and up) $79
Beginner private lesson package, one-hour private lesson featuring one-on-one instruction, lower mountain lift ticket and equipment rental, $125

Special deals and packages
The Big Lift Card provides 25 percent off weekend and holiday lift ticket purchases; 50 percent off midweek tickets. Half-price lift tickets on Tuesdays for $39 when purchased on-line, $49 by telephone or in person at ski area.

OTHER SNOW ACTIVITIES

Snowtubing: Snowtubing park with 9 chutes, each 1,000-feet long, 2 tube tows
Snowboarding parks and half-pipe: Allowed on all trails; terrain park and half-pipe

FOR THE KIDS

Explorers lessons for skiers 4-6 years ikd, snowboarders 5-6 years in indoor facility and adjacent teaching slope
Hunter Mountaineers for skiers and snowboarders, ages 7-12.
Play care, 6 months to 6 years, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $80 (half-day, $65; 8 a.m.-noon or 1 - 5 p.m.). Lunch option full day only $6.

ON-SITE LODGING

The Kaatskill Mountain Club: Luxurious accommodations from studio, one-, two-, and three- bedroom suites to executive and penthouse suites. Ski-in, ski-out, full kitchen, fireplaces, daily housekeeping, concierge services, valet parking. The Kaatskill Mountain Club, Hunter, N.Y. 12442; 800-486-8376.

Lift-Side Condominiums: Liftside Village provides 59 luxurious condominiums with ski-in, ski-out location, full kitchen, fireplace, private balcony, washer-dryer units, access to the Kaatskill Mountain Club's amenities. Book through The Kaatskill Mountain Club.

OFF-SITE LODGING

Scribner Hollow Lodge: Many rooms include private balcony with mountain views, cathedral ceilings, exposed wood beams, and 17 have in-room fireplaces. Route 23A, Hunter, N.Y. 12442; 518-263-4211.

Hunter Inn: Hotel-style rooms, most with whirlpool baths and balconies, includes buffet breakfast and cocktail hour, Wi-Fi available. 7433 Main St.; Hunter, N.Y. 12442; 518-263-3777.

The Sun View: Upscale motel, 17 rooms, several suites, efficiencies, and two-bedroom apartment, three miles from ski area. 5844 Main St., Tannersville, N.Y. 12485; 518-589-5217.

The Eggery Inn: Historic bed and breakfast with 15 rooms, modern amenities, close to Hunter Mountain; 288 Platte Clove Rd., Tannersville, N.Y. 12485; 518-589-5363.

Rosehaven Inn: Small bed and breakfast with four guest rooms; rates include full breakfast; about 7 miles from ski area. 147 Sunset Park Rd., Haines Falls, N.Y. 12436; 518-589-5636.

ON-SITE FOOD AND DRINK

Several dining options, from full-service meals to coffee and pastries, available in the Lodge.

The Main Bar offers after-ski dining and drinking, live entertainment weekends. The Atrium Bar at The Copper Tree has great views of the slopes; located on the west side of the lodge's main floor, with outdoor access near a quad lift.

The food court has just about anything that can be made fast, quickly, and affordable, from breakfasts to lunch to burritos, wraps and beverages, located main floor of the lodge at slopeside.

The Plaza Cafe in the Copper Tree Restaurant is another eatery featuring pasta, hot soups, salads and gourmet deli sandwiches. Santini's is a cozy pizza place with gourmet pizzas, veggie and meatball subs, on the main floor of the Lodge.

Winkle's Restaurant offers salads, sandwiches, Mediterranean oven pizzas at The Kaatskill Mountain Club. The Summit Lodge (don't get mixed up now!) sits at the top of the mountain, 3,200 feet in the air, providing skiers with energy snacks like soups, chili, hot dogs and burgers. Various cafes, barbeque pits, and snack shops are scattered throughout the ski area.

OFF-SITE FOOD AND DRINK

Bear Creek Landing: Barbecue, pricy but delicious with full lunch, dinner and bar menu. Corner of Route 214 & 23A, Hunter, N.Y. 12442; 518-263-3839.

Last Chance Cheese and Antiques Cafe: Gourmet shop, lots of take out cheeses and afternoon snacks, craft beer, candy. 602 Main St., Tannersville, N.Y. 12485; 518-589-6424.

The Prospect Restaurant at Scribner Hollow Lodge: Lovely dining room with super views of the mountains, upscale menu featuring lots of regional New York State products including locally smoked Catskills rainbow trout, Hudson Valley lamb sausage and cider glazed breast of Long Island duckling with New York State Macintosh apple chutney. Route 23A, Hunter, N.Y. 12442; 518-263-4211.

Chateau Belleview: Traditional French cuisine, country atmosphere, not for everyday dining, but for that special treat. 6589 Rte. 23A, Tannersville, N.Y. 12485-5312; 518-589-5525.

Pancho Villa's Mexican Restaurant: Mexican cuisine and Margaritas, affordable. 3087 Main St.; Tannersville, N.Y. 12485; 518-589-5134.