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New York has more mountains than any other state. As January is Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month in New York, planning a vacation centered around the outdoor adventure may be fun at Hunter Mountain. The closest slopes to The Manhattan Club can be found at Hunter Mountain. About a two-hour drive north, in the Catskill Mountains, this area provides some of the best slopes through the season.

Hunter Mountain For Your Ski Trip

Hunter Mountain is the Catskills’ premier winter resort destination, thanks to its renowned terrain that is accessible to skiers of every level, an impressive vertical drop and reliable snow conditions.

Beginners and full families will enjoy the trails of Hunter One, each one specially crafted for learning and comfort, while simultaneously providing great views of the surrounding trees, wildlife and skies. For the intermediate skier, there are several nice options of Hunter Mountain ski trails that slope from summit to base. Expert and adventurous skiers have the pick of the litter – with choices including advanced trails that wind down the mountain, as well as the slopes of Hunter West.

If you’re heading to Manhattan, and are wary of the snow conditions, or lack there of, don’t worry too much; Hunter Mountain has been monikered “The Snowmaking Capitol of the World” for some time now. In order to facilitate optimal skiing all the time, the mountain can produce 40 tons of snow per minute, meaning it can cover an acre of mountainside (roughly the size of a football field) every hour. Pretty impressive, right?

More Than Just Skiing At Hunter Mountain

Hunter Mountain also has a few options for post-ski dinners and drinks. The resort area boasts three bars, eight cafes and restaurants and two snack bars. There is also The Summit Lodge, located 3,200 feet above sea level, on the slopes. All offer warm drinks, great treats and an excellent way to take a break or chill out before the drive back to your resort.

There is no better way to compliment the scenic and rural atmosphere of your ski trip than by returning to the urban monarchy of Manhattan. As you leave the excitement of the jutting mountains that sprawl across the northern part of New York, you are met by the ever-reaching sky scrapers of New York City. From your private vacation villa of The Manhattan Club, you can recount the slopes, slips and great time you had at the mountain!