A Mountain of Capital Improvements for 24/25 Winter Season

More Snow, More Terrain, More Adventure

Enhancing the guest experience with major automated snowmaking investments to Hunter West and two Epic Lift Upgrades!

Since opening 65 years ago on January 9, 1960 with the original “B” Lift in operation, Hunter Mountain has a history of innovation and leadership in the industry, from being the first ski resort in New York to install snowmaking; to being the first in the world to feature both top-to-bottom snowmaking and have 100% coverage of the mountain; and to being the first in the U.S. to install an automated snowmaking system. While the resort has grown and evolved over the decades with new lifts and new peaks, it still boasts the same energy and sense of adventure, providing skiers and riders a destination to learn, progress and challenge themselves.

Today, Hunter’s legacy as an industry leader continues with a major capital improvement project for the 24/25 winter season, adding 70+ automated snow guns – covering more than 50 skiable acres – and the Epic Lift Upgrade of the Broadway Lift and E Lift. Together, these new enhancements will elevate the experiences of both beginner and advanced skiers and riders, especially early season in time for the holidays.

Snowy Landscape of Hunter Mountain

Broadway Express

A new high-speed, 6-person chair is replacing the existing 4-person fixed-grip Broadway Lift and is designed to reduce wait times at one of the mountain’s most popular lifts while increasing uphill capacity, making it even easier for guests to access the terrain they love. This upgrade increases uphill capacity by 55%.
Guests Ride Hunter Express Chairlift

Mountain Lift

The existing 4-person fixed-grip Broadway Lift will replace the 2-person fixed-grip E lift, increasing uphill capacity and ensuring guests have more time to learn new skills and explore terrain. Together, these enhancements are a pivotal move that aligns with our commitment to providing a progressive learning experience for our visitors of all ski and ride levels, from beginners to seasoned pros.
Sunrise Snowmaking at Hunter Mountain

Automated Snowmaking

New state-of-the-art automated snowmaking systems will be added on three classic and beloved trails, Belt Parkway, Clair’s Way, and Way Out. This groundbreaking project will accelerate the resort’s ability to open terrain earlier in the season, helping to disperse skier traffic; provide greater efficiency to rebuild snow bases later in the season, particularly during periods of volatile weather; and allow for better connection of Hunter North and Hunter West more directly and earlier in the season.

Upcycling & Giving Back

As a part of this project, the Broadway Quad Lift will be upcycled and reused, replacing the current E Lift double-chair – an effort that helps towards our company's goals of zero waste, while 75 of the former E Lift chairs are being auctioned off to benefit a local organization and the Epic Promise Foundation.

Hunter North from at far at Hunter Mountain