Hunter Mountain

Hunter Mountain is a family friendly ski resort in New York. It is located in the Catskills mountain and is considered one of the closest big mountain to New York City. You don’t have to drive all the way to Vermont to get the big mountain experience! 

How far is Hunter Mountain from NYC?

Hunter Mountain is a 2.5 hours drive from New York City.

How Old do Kids Have to be to Attend the Ski School at Hunter Mountain?

Your child will have to be at least 3 years old to attend ski school at Hunter Mountain.

Is there Tubing at Hunter Mountain?

Yes, there is tubing at Hunter Mountain. In fact, it is home to one of the biggest tubing hills in New York. The tubing hill at Hunter Mountain is almost 1000 feet long!

Does Hunter Mountain Accept Epic Passes?

Yes, Hunter Mountain is an Epic Pass resort.

Are Lift Tickets Free for Kids at Hunter Mountain (6 years old and under)?

Yes, lift tickets are free at Hunter Mountain for kids 6 years old and under. Just go to the ticket window to pick up your child’s complimentary lift ticket.

How Much Does it Cost to Go on a Family Vacation at Hunter Mountain?

A family vacation at Hunter Mountain will costs approximately $2452 for a weekend ski trip. We priced out this Hunter Mountain family vacation using our Ski Vacation Calculator (note that these are not exact pricing but rough estimate to give you an idea of cost). This is for a family of four assuming you stay slopeside at Hunter Mountain, you rent skis, your kids are signed up for 2 days of ski school, you eat out every meal at reasonably priced restaurants and the entire family skis for 2 days. Your lift tickets are full price tickets not discounted lift ticket or season/epic passes. To price out family vacations at other ski resorts, check out ourĀ Ski Vacation Calculator!

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About Hunter Mountain

Address64 Klein Ave, Hunter, NY
Phone800-486-8376
Mountain FactsHunter Mountain has a vertical drop of 1600 ft. There are 4 mountain faces at Hunter Mountain featuring 67 beginners and advanced trails in 320 acres of skiable terrain. Hunter Mountain is serviced by 13 lifts.
Ski SchoolHunter Mountain has an excellent ski school for kids. There are half day and full day ski instructions for kids as well as group lessons and private lessons. Ski school starts at as young 3 years old at Hunter Mountain.
Age Ski School Starts3 years old
Ski School is Nut FreeN/A
Daycare Minimum Age2 years old
Ski Day Trip to Metro AreaNew York Metro Area
Type of Ski Resort: Destination Ski Resort
On-Site Hotel or Condo Accommodation:There are on-site hotels and condo-style accommodations at Hunter Mountain
Ikon or Epic PassHunter Mountain is an Epic Pass Resort

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