Hunter, New York · Catskill Mountains
Hunter Mountain
Hunter Mountain is a Catskills ski and snowboard destination with separate East, main-mountain, West and North terrain areas. Learning slopes and demanding expert pods share the resort name, so visitors should choose a starting zone rather than treating all Hunter terrain alike.
- Catskills day-trip destination
- East-side learning areas
- Hunter West expert terrain
Terrain and ability at Hunter
The winter map identifies learning carpets and beginner facilities on the East side. Hunter West is an advanced and expert area, while the rest of the mountain provides other progression options. Use the current lift and terrain report to choose an appropriate first route.
Arrival, bases and lessons
Review ticket availability, rentals and the ski-school check-in before making the drive. Even learning-area access requires the correct ticket or pass. A lesson reservation and equipment collection are separate steps, so allow enough time to arrive ready for the scheduled start.
Plan a Hunter meetup
Name a base-lodge or learning-center landmark for the first gathering. If experts head to Hunter West, arrange a reunion beginners can reach from their own terrain. Share the actual ski-school meeting instructions with learners rather than substituting a general lift-base meetup.
Use the meetup message planner to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Hunter snow forecast
Forecast
Updated Sat, 8:36 PM EDT
- TonightLow 41°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind S 8 mph
- SundayHigh 51°F
Rain Showers
Wind S 7 to 10 mph
- Sunday NightLow 47°F
Rain Showers
Wind E 8 to 12 mph
- Columbus DayHigh 60°F
Partly Sunny
Wind N 9 mph
- Monday NightLow 47°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind W 6 to 12 mph
- TuesdayHigh 58°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind S 9 mph
- Tuesday NightLow 51°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind SW 12 to 18 mph
- WednesdayHigh 57°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Wind NW 10 to 15 mph
- Wednesday NightLow 41°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind NW 12 to 17 mph
- ThursdayHigh 52°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Wind NW 6 to 16 mph
- Thursday NightLow 38°F
Partly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Wind W 7 to 13 mph
- FridayHigh 50°F
Chance Rain Showers
Wind S 9 to 14 mph
- Friday NightLow 40°F
Rain Showers Likely
Wind W 12 to 23 mph
- SaturdayHigh 45°F
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Wind NW 13 to 22 mph
Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment.
Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide reviewed . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- Official beginner planning guide (opens in a new tab)
- Official mountain orientation (opens in a new tab)
- Official winter trail map (opens in a new tab)
Ride Hunter with SkiBuds
Find people to ski Hunter with
Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.
Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together.