Hunter Mountain was so much fun, for the second winter in a row. I skiied the beginners section as if I had been skiing for years. Then I was a bit challenged by the intermediate zones or the blue squares. I took my friend Justin with me this time, and we stayed at Kayla's. I am always amazed at how removed from the rest of civilization she is. The train ride up was amazing as well. We took the Metro-North from Grand Central station, which hugs the east side of the Hudson river the entire way up. The houses and institutions that you pass are some of the most beautiful pieces of architecture that the East Coast has to offer. I got to go to the top of Hunter Mountain this time, and the view from the top was even better than I had ever pictured it would be. I can say that I definitley want to live in an area where mountains, lakes, and ski resorts are 20 - 25 minutes away from me. I can also classify myself as a skier now, since I've done it more than once.   ¶ 7:42 PM