Hunter Mountain

Closed
Jack Lee
SnowPak Local Insider
Jack Lee
Pros
  • Closest big mountain to New York City
  • Great après scene
  • Updated lift system
Cons
  • Weekend crowds

Overall

3.9

Hunter Mountain offers up a variety of solid terrain given its easy access - just 2.5-3 hours from New York City. Along with its great skiing, the reliable snowmaking throughout the season at Hunter Mountain makes it a worthwhile getaway, especially for weekend warriors.

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Hunter Mountain Reviews

Good 3.8 / 5
based on 19 reviews

How well the resort caters for beginner skiers / boarders

Beginners

How well the resort caters for intermediate skiers / boarders?

Intermediates

How well the resort caters for advanced skiers / boarders

Advanced

How accessible and convenient it is to get to this resort from a major destination

Accessibility

Quality of the off-piste terrain

Side/Backcountry

Overall value for money of the resort

Value for money

Quality of lifts, lift speed and lift layout in the resort

Lifts

Quantity and quality of the snow

Snow

How uncrowded is the resort

Uncrowded

Après ski and dining options

Town

Services and facilities e.g. child care, tubing, health care, equipment hire

Facilities

How family friendly is this resort?

Family Friendliness
Poor!1 / 5Mar 22, 2019
JKJessica K.
advanced skier
WORST skiing experience I’ve ever had. The icy blue square and black diamond trails were overcrowded with inexperienced and DRUNK skiers/snowboarders who should have been on the bunny slope or off the mountain completely. I saw at least 30 people who couldn’t even get off the chairlift without wiping out. I am an expert skier and was terrified of a... More
Poor!1.8 / 5Nov 08, 2018
Hunter Mountain ReviewsBruce B.
advanced snowboarder
Hunter has an incredible ability to make snow and cover their vast terrain in a short period of time. Although they have some beginner trails, this place caters to the more advanced. With its steeps and moguls, the inexperienced can easily get into trouble if they think their ability is better than the signs warn. This place is no joke. Its a quick... More
Good!3.9 / 5Nov 12, 2017
ABAlan B.
expert skier
Been skiing Hunter for 30 years. As always great snowmaking, great advanced terrain, great learning terrain on Hunter 1. Convenient to NYC. Great sushi bar in the lodge. 2 high speed lifts make getting lots of vertical easy. Next year a new lift and 5 trails coming.... More
Very Good!4.2 / 5Nov 09, 2017
JKJustin K.
advanced skier
Best mountain on the east coast, South of vermont! Its where I learned to ski, spent most of my winters, and call my second home. Buy your lift tickets and enjoy the slide!... More
Average!3.5 / 5Nov 07, 2017
GDGerald D.
intermediate skier
We always have a great time, close to the city & affordable for yourself and the whole family. Plenty of places to eat and very clean. Plenty of ski runs & no wait time (at least for us) for the lifts. ... More
Superb!5 / 5Sep 29, 2017
DBWDavid B W.
This hill has a scenic drive to and from it. wonderful variation of terrain means the whole family can enjoy it. very practical place for winter time. learnt to ski here.
Very Good!4 / 5Aug 22, 2012
AAmanda
Hunter Mountain offers the best skiing conditions closest to where I live, which is in Northern New Jersey. When I'm not able to go out West to snowboard, I enjoy the terrain at Hunter Mountain.
Superb!5 / 5Sep 04, 2009
BBen
It is close, has friendly staff, the snow making is good, and I like their trials!
Superb!5 / 5Apr 14, 2009
KKathy
Very close to the city. Can include a variety of activities with this trip.