Hunter News Flash Oct 11

Hi All,

Further to my earlier message please see attached photos of the fill being deposited on the west side as well as all the Z-lift chairs laying on the ground. Now here's the big news - although some of the fill is coming from the tubing park berm which is being lowered and extended futher back into the parking lot, most of it is coming from the half pipe which is being permanently removed due to lack of use and for more space in the terrain park for other obstacles.

Z-lift chairs are for sale @ $250 each to benefit the Hunter Racing Foundation.

Always trying to stay on top of things.  http://hunterskiscene.blogspot.com/

Jon

Hunter News Oct 11

Hi All,

As we head into the weekend with season passholder day on Sat (coinciding with the wine and beer fest) we will be greeted with some welcome cold weather (see below forecast). The tree colors are turning brown and bare as rain and wind have taken their toll on the fall leaves. Also don't forget that season pass / locker prices increase after Oct 15.

 

Once in a while mgmt pays attention to us.  I am pleased to report that for the past few days two huge mining trucks have been shuttling dirt from the tubing park berm back to the west side to help fill in the dip leading up to the quad lift. Thank you David S.

 

There was a water main break on Pine Lane on Tuesday so those of you in Colonel's Chair who were affected should run the water from an outside spiget until it is clear.

 

Weekend movie schedule:  http://www.catskillmtn.org/retail/movie-theater/index.html

 

I can almost sense the snow coming early this year! Got to think positve!

Jon

 

Forecast:

It will be breezy and cool today with in and out sunshine and highs in the mid 50's.
A cool front will arrive tonight and as it passes, there will be a few showers into the early morning hours tomorrow.
A reinforcing shot of cooler air will move in behind the front with a gusty northwest wind.  This will keep temperatures in the lower to mid 50's on Friday despite increasing sunshine.
Widespread frost is likely on Saturday morning with many places starting out in the 20's.  Then, with mostly sunny skies in the afternoon it will rebound to the mid 50's.
It will warm up to the 60's on Sunday although scattered showers will be back in the forecast as well.

Hunter Zip Line News

Hi All,
Please be advised that ABC today announced on TV that it will air the segment shot on Hunter's Zip Line on its national "Good Morning America" show this Thursday morning Aug 16.  Be sure to tune in and advise your friends.
Jon

Hunter 2012-2013 season passes & lockers

Hi All,

Just a reminder that the prices for all season passes and lockers go up after May 1 by $100 and $50 respectively. Only today and tomorrow left to purchase at a discount.

Hope you all enjoy your spring - once it starts anyway! Had great snow making weather the past 3 nights - to bad it wasn't February.

Jon

Hunter March 22

Hi All,

Just a quick final note - as you know Saturday is the last day (earliest closing ever) and only the Flyer will be open - no "B", "D" or "F" due lack of snow getting on / off. The west side and Hunter One will remain closed for the season. The NJ Ski Council Race has been cancelled due no "B" lift. The terrain that will be open is for advanced skiers only and is typical spring soft snow and moguls. The Belt is open top to bottom but I cannot say if HBK is open without some walking. Temp here now 76 and sunny.

Movies: http://www.catskillmtn.org/retail/movie-theater/index.html

The Mtn is hosting a deck party on Saturday but rain is forecast after noon time.

Have a great spring & summer and thanks for all your comments and suggestions.

Time for yard work!

Jon

Here is the NWS forecast thru the weekend.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind between 5 and 9 mph.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind between 6 and 10 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind at 7 mph becoming east.

Saturday: A chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 42. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Sunday: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Hunter March 21

Hi All - welcome the first full day of spring!

Currently 76 and very sunny. Night time temps have only reached the upper 40's. Not much left to ski without walking from one patch to the next.

7 day forecast: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Hunter&state=NY&site=ALY&lat=42.2112&lon=-74.2157

Following info released by Hunter:

1. The last day of the 11/12 season is Saturday March 24^th. We will NOT be open Sunday.

2. The Hell Track scheduled for Sunday March 25^th has been cancelled.

3. The NJ Ski Council Race scheduled for Saturday is ON. It will take place on Madison Ave. Cru will attempt to start the race before 10am. Stay tuned for more info from Cru.

4. Pond Skimming, scheduled for Saturday, has been cancelled and replaced with a fun Tube Slide Ride that will end in a pool of water. It will take place in front of the base lodge.

5. There will be a DJ on the deck Saturday afternoon.

'nuff said,

Jon

Hunter March 18 update

Hi all,

Apparently my scepticism and economic common sense got the better of me. Hunter apparently will be open during the week due to commitments to spring season pass holders. ( I still have my doubts) What trails will be open is another matter. If ski patrol cannot safely get a toboggan or skimobile to any area it will be closed. It is 74 now and will stay warm overnight for the entire week. The pond skimming too is way up in the air - I do not expect it to happen. The mtn has brown and bare spots like the plague and the snow is melting and running off in mini rivers. Sorry to be so negative but that's how I see it. If you really like the slush then go for it!

Jon