Hi All,
FYI: Some details about the new lift and purchase of the old chairs extracted from the Hunter website :
The new lift will be placed on the same center line as Y lift, ascending the left side of the Westway trail. The bottom of the lift will be positioned several hundred feet below the existing Y lift base, and the new unloading station will drop skiers and riders off at the top of all summit terrain.
All lift towers, tower crossarms and structural terminal parts are being trucked to a facility in Connecticut for hot-dip galvanizing. The bottom attach/detach mechanism will be upgraded with tire drives replacing the original chain conveyor for quieter, smoother, more energy efficient operation (the top had already been upgraded). The electric main drive and motor will be new from the factory. These upgrades will render the lift more reliable and more modern than when the lift was new.
Some details about the new lift:
Drive Type: Poma Detachable Alpha Drive
Slope Length: 3743' (1141m)
Vertical Rise: 1295' (395m)
Average Grade: 36.85%
Rotation: clockwise
Line Speed: 5m/s
Number of Chairs: 80
Number of Towers: 15
Uphill Capacity: 2,400 p/h
Chair Interval: 6 sec.
Trip Time: 3.81 min.
Old Z lift and Y lift chairs are available for purchase for your back yard, ski house or condo! Chairs are $250 each, to benefit the Hunter Mountain Racing Foundation to support young athletes in Hunter's racing programs. For more information, contact Bruce Transue.
Construction Progress: Photos here
Have a great summer!
Jon
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Hunter 2011-2012 season lockers & passes
Attention everyone:
Even though it has been very well advertised by Hunter in its e-blasts and on its website I want to alert you to the fact that prices for 2011-2012 season lockers and season passes go up substantially after May 1 and again after Oct 15. For prices please go to the the website link www.huntermtn.com and click on "TICKETS & PASSES".
Jon
Even though it has been very well advertised by Hunter in its e-blasts and on its website I want to alert you to the fact that prices for 2011-2012 season lockers and season passes go up substantially after May 1 and again after Oct 15. For prices please go to the the website link www.huntermtn.com and click on "TICKETS & PASSES".
Jon
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Hunter April 10
Hi All,
As you may have heard, Hunter has closed for the season after today with coverage and skiing on almost every trail but not enough skiers & riders. Work has already started on placing the quad on the west side. Will keep you updated on the progress. Check out the video (should be posted tomorrow via the Hunter website) from the pond skimming party which by most accounts was the best ever held at the mountain.
Have a great spring & summer.
Jon
As you may have heard, Hunter has closed for the season after today with coverage and skiing on almost every trail but not enough skiers & riders. Work has already started on placing the quad on the west side. Will keep you updated on the progress. Check out the video (should be posted tomorrow via the Hunter website) from the pond skimming party which by most accounts was the best ever held at the mountain.
Have a great spring & summer.
Jon
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Hunter April 6 & 7
Hi All,
Spring is definitely here with temps around 50 and strong sun. If soft wet snow and moguls are for you then you will be in ski heaven. There have been very few skiers these past two days. Yesterday there were lift problems with the Flyer which didn't open until noon and "B" / "F" didn't open until 9:30. "Z" has been closed the past two days although there were a few skiing (poaching) the west side today with a car meeting them at the base for a ride back to the front side. "Z" will open tomorrow and for the weekend. There are some serious bare spots on Ike, Racer's, Cliff, White Cloud, Claire,s and brown snow in many areas but the main line is still well covered. The pond was built today. It's approx 70 ft long and 5 ft deep. Saturday looks to be a very warm and nice day for the deck party. All lift tickets are $25 from now until closing day which is still undecided. Windham closed last Sunday and Belleayre may also close this Sunday.
Movies: The Lincoln Lawyer, Harvest, Limitless. For times: http://www.catskillmtn.org/retail/movie-theater/index.html
I have put the skis away for the season. Next event: TAP NY April 30.
Have a great spring and thanks for all your support throughout the season.
Jon http://hunterskiscene.blogspot.com/
NWS forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming south between 6 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind between 5 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Spring is definitely here with temps around 50 and strong sun. If soft wet snow and moguls are for you then you will be in ski heaven. There have been very few skiers these past two days. Yesterday there were lift problems with the Flyer which didn't open until noon and "B" / "F" didn't open until 9:30. "Z" has been closed the past two days although there were a few skiing (poaching) the west side today with a car meeting them at the base for a ride back to the front side. "Z" will open tomorrow and for the weekend. There are some serious bare spots on Ike, Racer's, Cliff, White Cloud, Claire,s and brown snow in many areas but the main line is still well covered. The pond was built today. It's approx 70 ft long and 5 ft deep. Saturday looks to be a very warm and nice day for the deck party. All lift tickets are $25 from now until closing day which is still undecided. Windham closed last Sunday and Belleayre may also close this Sunday.
Movies: The Lincoln Lawyer, Harvest, Limitless. For times: http://www.catskillmtn.org/retail/movie-theater/index.html
I have put the skis away for the season. Next event: TAP NY April 30.
Have a great spring and thanks for all your support throughout the season.
Jon http://hunterskiscene.blogspot.com/
NWS forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming south between 6 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind between 5 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Hunter April 1 (Fools Day)
Hi All,
It seems Mother Nature pulled a big April fools joke on Hunter. After all the dire storm predictions, we got at most, 2" of wet snow that didn't even coat paved surfaces and the temp is already 34 - 35 at 9:15 am - a real non-event!! It is still snowing lightly with no wind and visibility is brightening.
Have a good Friday,
Jon
Today: Snow likely before noon, then rain and snow likely between noon and 2pm, then rain likely after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 38. North wind between 8 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind between 11 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 10am and noon, then a slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind between 11 and 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind between 9 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind between 10 and 17 mph.
It seems Mother Nature pulled a big April fools joke on Hunter. After all the dire storm predictions, we got at most, 2" of wet snow that didn't even coat paved surfaces and the temp is already 34 - 35 at 9:15 am - a real non-event!! It is still snowing lightly with no wind and visibility is brightening.
Have a good Friday,
Jon
Today: Snow likely before noon, then rain and snow likely between noon and 2pm, then rain likely after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 38. North wind between 8 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind between 11 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 10am and noon, then a slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind between 11 and 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind between 9 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind between 10 and 17 mph.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Hunter March 30
Hello Hunter fans,
Finally a great spring ski day in spring. Today is what its all about! Fun ego snow, soft, groomed, no clouds, no wind, no crowds and the Flyer running fine. (It had electrical problems yesterday that kept it down for over an hour in the am) The overnight temp dipped to 18 but by 10 am it was 35 and now 45. Heading back out to the sun deck to catch some rare rays. Claire's, White Cloud, Upper K and Apurna all closed but the rest of the mountain was terrific - especially Cliff / Racer's. There are some very thin and bare spots developing in the usual areas but a new storm forecast should well take care of that. Hunter has posted the following and no, it is not my usual April Fools forecast - this is the real deal from Mother Nature folks:
QUOTE:
Ready? 8-14 inches of snow coming FRIDAY! We've got a winter storm watch from Accuweather , and we are gearing up for some serious late spring powder!
That said, we are moving Pondskimming to April 9. So put your wet suit away for another week, and get out your midwinter gear!!
UNQUOTE
Should be real interesting and fun.
Ski ya,
Jon
The NWS forecast below: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Hunter&state=NY&site=ALY&lat=42.2112&lon=-74.2157
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ALBANY HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT.
* LOCATIONS...MOST OF EASTERN NEW YORK AND ALL OF ADJACENT WESTERN
NEW ENGLAND.
* HAZARD TYPES...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOWFALL. SNOW MAY MIX WITH
SLEET...FREEZING RAIN AND RAIN IN THE MID HUDSON
VALLEY...NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT AND PORTIONS OF THE BERKSHIRES
THURSDAY NIGHT.
* ACCUMULATIONS...6 TO 12 INCHES OF SNOW...WITH 8 TO 14 INCHES
POSSIBLE INTO THE HIGHER TERRAIN.
* TIMING...PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO OVERSPREAD THE REGION
THURSDAY NIGHT AND BECOME MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES AFTER
MIDNIGHT THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY. PRECIPITATION WILL SLOWLY TAPER
OFF TOWARD SUNSET FRIDAY.
Finally a great spring ski day in spring. Today is what its all about! Fun ego snow, soft, groomed, no clouds, no wind, no crowds and the Flyer running fine. (It had electrical problems yesterday that kept it down for over an hour in the am) The overnight temp dipped to 18 but by 10 am it was 35 and now 45. Heading back out to the sun deck to catch some rare rays. Claire's, White Cloud, Upper K and Apurna all closed but the rest of the mountain was terrific - especially Cliff / Racer's. There are some very thin and bare spots developing in the usual areas but a new storm forecast should well take care of that. Hunter has posted the following and no, it is not my usual April Fools forecast - this is the real deal from Mother Nature folks:
QUOTE:
Ready? 8-14 inches of snow coming FRIDAY! We've got a winter storm watch from Accuweather , and we are gearing up for some serious late spring powder!
That said, we are moving Pondskimming to April 9. So put your wet suit away for another week, and get out your midwinter gear!!
UNQUOTE
Should be real interesting and fun.
Ski ya,
Jon
The NWS forecast below: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Hunter&state=NY&site=ALY&lat=42.2112&lon=-74.2157
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ALBANY HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT.
* LOCATIONS...MOST OF EASTERN NEW YORK AND ALL OF ADJACENT WESTERN
NEW ENGLAND.
* HAZARD TYPES...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOWFALL. SNOW MAY MIX WITH
SLEET...FREEZING RAIN AND RAIN IN THE MID HUDSON
VALLEY...NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT AND PORTIONS OF THE BERKSHIRES
THURSDAY NIGHT.
* ACCUMULATIONS...6 TO 12 INCHES OF SNOW...WITH 8 TO 14 INCHES
POSSIBLE INTO THE HIGHER TERRAIN.
* TIMING...PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO OVERSPREAD THE REGION
THURSDAY NIGHT AND BECOME MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES AFTER
MIDNIGHT THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY. PRECIPITATION WILL SLOWLY TAPER
OFF TOWARD SUNSET FRIDAY.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Hunter March 29
Hi all,
Basically a repeat of yesterday however without the sun for most of the day. The light was very flat and the high winds kept the lift from running continuously until close to noon. The sun only came out around 1pm. The temps went from low 20's to 35 now but still very windy. Not a very inviting day to ski.
I hope the forecast is wrong but it looks ugly for the end of the week.
Movies: Barney's Version, Battle: Los Angeles, The Lincoln Lawyer http://www.catskillmtn.org/retail/movie-theater/index.html
Hunter posted the following today:
We've got big plans on Saturday, starting with our annual Pondskimming & Beach Bash !
Registration starts at 11am and there are only 100 participants accepted so get up there and register!
The competition kicks off at 1pm... there will be lots of prizes, live music and fun!
2010-2011 End of Season Specials
Valid Starting March 28, 2011 through the end of the season
Hunter Mountain is offering lots of late season special deals, not only for our loyal regular customers but also for skiers and riders who call other mountains their home. We'd like you to see just how much snow we have left.
For EVERYONE, we've reduced our ticket prices for the rest of the season! See the chart below.
For our Big Lift Card holders, you'll take your discounts from these lower prices. Plus, you'll get your 50% midweek discount EVERY DAY for the rest of the season, including weekends!
For Season Passholders from other mountains, we understand and appreciate your passion for winter sports. If your home mountain is currently closed, just show your valid 2010-2011 season pass (plus proper ID if it's not a photo pass) and get a 1/2 price ticket EVERY DAY for the rest of the season!
Prices affective March 28, 2011 Midweek Weekend
Adult (ages 18-64) $49 $56
Young Adult (age 13-17) $43 $50
Junior (age 7-12) $31 $38
Senior (65+) $31 $38
Ski ya,
Jon
NWS Forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind between 7 and 14 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light north wind.
Thursday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and noon, then a slight chance of rain after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Basically a repeat of yesterday however without the sun for most of the day. The light was very flat and the high winds kept the lift from running continuously until close to noon. The sun only came out around 1pm. The temps went from low 20's to 35 now but still very windy. Not a very inviting day to ski.
I hope the forecast is wrong but it looks ugly for the end of the week.
Movies: Barney's Version, Battle: Los Angeles, The Lincoln Lawyer http://www.catskillmtn.org/retail/movie-theater/index.html
Hunter posted the following today:
We've got big plans on Saturday, starting with our annual Pondskimming & Beach Bash !
Registration starts at 11am and there are only 100 participants accepted so get up there and register!
The competition kicks off at 1pm... there will be lots of prizes, live music and fun!
2010-2011 End of Season Specials
Valid Starting March 28, 2011 through the end of the season
Hunter Mountain is offering lots of late season special deals, not only for our loyal regular customers but also for skiers and riders who call other mountains their home. We'd like you to see just how much snow we have left.
For EVERYONE, we've reduced our ticket prices for the rest of the season! See the chart below.
For our Big Lift Card holders, you'll take your discounts from these lower prices. Plus, you'll get your 50% midweek discount EVERY DAY for the rest of the season, including weekends!
For Season Passholders from other mountains, we understand and appreciate your passion for winter sports. If your home mountain is currently closed, just show your valid 2010-2011 season pass (plus proper ID if it's not a photo pass) and get a 1/2 price ticket EVERY DAY for the rest of the season!
Prices affective March 28, 2011 Midweek Weekend
Adult (ages 18-64) $49 $56
Young Adult (age 13-17) $43 $50
Junior (age 7-12) $31 $38
Senior (65+) $31 $38
Ski ya,
Jon
NWS Forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind between 7 and 14 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light north wind.
Thursday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and noon, then a slight chance of rain after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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