HUNTER, New York ??” Hunter’s season pass program comes alive like never before with even more to offer for the 2005-06 winter season! In a continued commitment to offer guests the most for their ski and ride dollar, Hunter is excited to announce new added values to the GOLD pass program, as well as the same low prices as last season on most ’05/’06 passes. Plus, the earlier you purchase, the more you save!

The GOLD Pass- One of Hunter’s greatest values just got better! This pass is available to both adult individuals and families, entitling them to unlimited skiing and riding all season long, plus effortless mountain-wide savings. Added Value for GOLD Passholders includes:

• 15% off at most mountain eateries, including lunch at the Copper Tree Restaurant and the Kaatskill Mountain Club’s new bistro, “Van Winkles” (brand new value for the 05/06 season)
• Preferred season locker pricing (a $75 savings)
• 20% savings on retail purchases throughout the season
• One complimentary group lesson, any level, courtesy of Hunter’s Ski and Snowboard School (brand new for the 05/06 season).

In addition to these valuable on-mountain savings, the GOLD Pass also provides the most affordable way to ski and ride Hunter Mountain. The individual adult GOLD pass rate remains the same as last season at just $699 when purchased before October 15th ($899 after). Family GOLD pass pricing has also remained the same, with the exception of the Toddler pass. The first adult pays $699, the second $599, while the first child pays $299 and each additional child pays $249. Toddlers pay $20 (pricing refers to passes bought before October 15th 2005. Prices increase on October 16th).

The early bird gets the worm- Passes purchased before August 15th include 2 free lift tickets for every $600 spent, plus a complimentary SkyRide, Mountain Bike or Hunter Mountain summer festival ticket for each pass. Those who purchase passes between August 16th and September 15th will receive $10 in Resort Bucks for every $600 spent.

Hunter’s traditional season pass (non-GOLD)-Pricing for ’05/’06 has also remained the same as last season, with the exception of the Toddler and 70+ passes. Young adults and juniors pay $299; Seniors $399, Toddlers $39 and 70+ skiers just $79- all when purchased before October 15th, 2005. Prices increase after October 16th.

Midweek Season Pass ’05/’06- Hunter’s Monday through Friday, non-holiday midweek season pass also remains at the same rate as ’04/’05: $349 before Oct. 15th, $549 after.

College Season Passes- Available to students age 17-22 with a valid College ID for $299. The Four-Play Pass is an even better value- at just $999 for four passes (all 4 passes must be purchased together and all four people must be present with valid college ID).

Season passes can be purchased online starting August 1st at www.huntermtn.com, or may be purchased by phone or mail.