Hawksnest Tubing now on Weekend Only Schedule

Hawksnest Snow Tubing begins its weekend-only schedule this week. Snow tubing will be open on Friday and Saturday with snow tubing sessions at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & 6pm.  On Sunday, the snow tubing sessions will be 10am, 12pm & 2pm.  Zipline tours will be open daily, weather permitting.

Snowmaking in progress

Snowmaking is in progress at Cataloochee Ski Area, Appalachian Ski Mountain, Beech Mountain (plus 5 inches natural snowfall) and Sugar Mountain Ski Resort (6 inches natural snow). Skies are clear with cool temperatures providing great skiing conditions.

WOlf Ridge Closes for the Season

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort is now closed for skiing for the 2012 Season, Snow tubing will continue as temperatures allow - call for status updates.

The BIG One Day Season Pass Sale Today at Cataloochee

March 4 - The BIG One Day Season Pass Sale at Cataloochee Ski Area. Pass prices on Sunday, March 4th will be the lowest of this year and next. You will be able to ski for the rest of this season and the next on the pass you purchase on today. These special prices (including the midweek season pass for $179) will be available from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM only on Sunday, March 4. Only 500 of the $179 midweek passes will be sold.

You can purchase passes in person at Cataloochee, online, or call in between the hours of 8:30am-4:30pm only. The next pricing tier begins on March 5 and continues through March 31. Pass pricing will go up on April 1. Seasonal ski and snowboard rentals will available for order beginning on Sunday, March 4 as well.

Boss Hawg Plays today at Sugar Mountain

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort  - head for the  cafeteria between 4 PM and 6 PM to enjoy  Boss Hawg playing their signature North Carolina Bluegrass music.

On the Slopes at Cataloochee Ski Area 3-2-12

Today at Cataloochee Ski Area: Skiing 12 slopes with 5 lifts on a base of 24-50 inches granular surface. Upper Snowbird Trail, Cat Cage, Upper Turkey Trot and Upper Over Easy will not be open and there will be advanced skiing terrain from the top of the mountain only.

On the Slopes at Appalachian Ski Mountain 3-2--12

Today at Appalachian Ski Mountain: Skiing 12 slopes with 6 lifts on a base of 40-70 inches groomed surface.

On the Slopes at Beech Mountain Resort 3-2-12

Today at Beech Mountain Ski Resort: Skiing 9 slopes with 4 lifts on a base of 22-50 inches wet granular surface.

On the Slopes at Sugar Mountain Resort - 3-2-12

Today at Sugar Mountain Ski Resort:  Skiing on 10 slopes with 3 lifts on a base of 22-48 inches loose and frozen granular surface. Ice skating is open and snow tubing is on 3 lanes.

On the Slopes at Wolf Ridge 3-2-12

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort will be closed today due to predictions of possible thunder storms in the area. Weather permitting, the Wolf will re-open on Saturday, March 3.

On the Slopes at Sapphire Valley - 3-2-12 - closed for the season

Sapphire Valley Ski Slopes are officially closed for the 2-11-12 season

Scaly Mountain Snow Tubing Update 3-2-13

Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center is open for tubing and bungee trampoline jumping, 9 AM to 8 PM.  BT & The Invisible Band will be playing in the Restaurant tonight from 7 PM until 9 PM.

Last Weekend for Tube World

March 2-4 - Tube World is Open for final weekend: Sessions: 4, 6, and 8 PM. Wee Bowl Childrens Snowplay Area for kids under the 42" height requirement will not be open.

March Madness at Beech Mountain

March 5   at Beech Mountain Ski Resort - March Madness Begins: Starting Monday, March 5th, 30/20 rate apply (weekday rates) apply all day every day, including weekends.

Sugar Mountain hosts Richard T. Trundy Memorial Sugar Cup Competition

March 4  Richard T. Trundy Memorial Sugar Cup Competition at Sugar Mountain Ski Resort. A giant slalom competition for participants with at least an intermediate or above ability level. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society in memory of Sugar Mountain's former Director of Operations, Richard T. Trundy.