Gore Mountain vs Hunter Mountain
Gore Mountain and Hunter Mountain are neighbouring resorts in New York - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Gore Mountain | Hunter Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Limited |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Gore Mountain
Limited
Hunter Mountain
Limited
Intermediates
Gore Mountain
Good
Hunter Mountain
Good
Experts
Gore Mountain
Limited
Hunter Mountain
Limited
Off-piste
Gore Mountain
Not ideal
Hunter Mountain
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Gore Mountain
Not ideal
Hunter Mountain
Not ideal
Families
Gore Mountain
Not ideal
Hunter Mountain
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Gore Mountain
Not ideal
Hunter Mountain
Not ideal
Budget
Gore Mountain
Not ideal
Hunter Mountain
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Gore Mountain | Hunter Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 61.4 km | 26.7 km |
| Vertical drop | 769 m | 488 m |
| Lifts | 14 | 10 |
| Top elevation | 1091 m | 969 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | March (~60cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €180 | €175 |
Piste
Gore Mountain
61.4 km
Hunter Mountain
26.7 km
Vertical drop
Gore Mountain
769 m
Hunter Mountain
488 m
Lifts
Gore Mountain
14
Hunter Mountain
10
Top elevation
Gore Mountain
1091 m
Hunter Mountain
969 m
Snow reliability
Gore Mountain
variable snow
Hunter Mountain
variable snow
Snowiest month
Gore Mountain
March (~60cm)
Hunter Mountain
No data
Day pass
Gore Mountain
€180
Hunter Mountain
€175
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Gore Mountain if...
you want the bigger ski area.
Choose Hunter Mountain if...
you want better value.