Hunter Mountain ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
New York, United States · Base 1,641 ft · Summit 3,183 ft · Vertical 1,542 ft
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Questions about Hunter Mountain
How much snow does Hunter Mountain get?
About 125 inches in an average season. The snowiest month is usually December, with about 30 inches.
When is the best time to ski Hunter Mountain?
For the most snow, December through February; December is usually the least crowded of those. Holiday weeks are the busiest; the forecast above has this week's grades.
Is Hunter Mountain good for beginners?
19% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 45% intermediate and 36% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.
Is Hunter Mountain on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Hunter Mountain is on the Epic Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.
Terrain: Great for beginners, intermediates and advanced skiers
■ Beginner 19% · ■ Intermediate 45% · ■ Advanced 36%
57 mapped runs (about 16 miles) and 10 lifts.
Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.
Lift tickets & passes
- On the Epic Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
- Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.
Plan your trip
Where to stay
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Getting there
- Albany International Airport (ALB), about 1.1 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
Nearby ski resorts
- Windham Mountain Club New York · 6 mi
- Mount Snow Vermont · 84 mi
- Stratton Vermont · 92 mi
- Bromley Mountain Vermont · 96 mi
- Camelback Pennsylvania · 99 mi
- Gore Mountain New York · 102 mi
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