Hunter Mountain
One of New York State's most popular ski resorts, about 2.5 hours from New York City. In summer and autumn, you can ride the gondola for fall foliage views and try the zip line.
Hunter Mountain Ski Resort is operated by Vail Resorts and accepts the Epic Pass. It has about 67 trails and a vertical drop of roughly 490 m, and it is known for powerful snowmaking and night skiing.
Outside ski season, the resort opens its aerial gondola for scenic rides, one of the longest vertical-drop zip lines in North America (reservations required), and a German beer festival in September and October. There is also a fire tower hike to the summit, which involves significant climbing.
Day tickets cost more on weekends, so it's a good idea to buy them online in advance.
Opening hours
Ski season about 08:30–16:00; summer and autumn per activity schedule
Nearby sights
- Diamond Notch Falls
- Tannersville
- Windham Mountain
- Mount Tremper Fire Tower
- Kaaterskill Falls
- Karma Triyana Dharmachakra
- Kaaterskill Clove
- Phoenicia & Esopus Creek Tubing