Monday, October 31, 2011

Last Day for Alpine Ski Center Sale

October 31 - Last Day for Alpine Ski CenterFOUR DAY SALE. Get geared up and ready for winter.  during special hours 9 AM to 7 PM  and save big on Gal's Winter Fashions, Youth Winter Fashion, Guy's Winter Fashions, Goggles, Helmets, Luggage and more. PLUS snowboards, boots, bindings and all ski equipment are kick-off special prices. Get a link HERE

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Beech mountain makes improvements for 2011-12 Season

Ten SMI Automated Polecats were added to the automated system, bringing the total number to 18. The automated system is now located on every slope to give Beech Mountain Resort the largest snowmaking capacity in the resort's history.

Additional Beech Mountain improvements include:
- A new beginner slope called The "School Yard"
- A new freestyle ski and snowboard shop named "Roots Rideshop" 
- Beech Mountain Coffee and Gift Shop in the Beech Tree Village and offering souvenirs, drinks and snacks
- A new building for shuttle pick up and drop off, sheltering riders from the cold
- New Snowboard Rentals
Get a link for Beech Mountain Ski Resort and other NC ski resorts and areas HERE

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Season History at Sugar Mountain

NC Ski season always begins sometime in November...but we never know exactly when or which ski resort or area will open first. Below is a history of Sugar Mountain ski seasons for the the past 10 years. Can you guess when Sugar will open this year?

2010-2011:
Opening: Nov 6, 2010 • Closing: March 23, 2011
Skier Days: 126 • Total Snowfall: 130"

2009-2010:
Opening: Nov 27, 2009 • Closing: March 28, 2010
Skier Days: 122 • Total Snowfall: 136"

2008-2009:
Opening: Nov 17, 2008 • Closing: March 24, 2009
Skier Days: 128 • Total Snowfall: 69.7"

2007-2008*:
Opening: Nov 7, 2007 • Closing: March 25, 2008
Skier Days: 140 • Total Snowfall: 44.1"

2006-2007:
Opening: Nov 20, 2006 • Closing: March 25, 2007
Skier Days: 121 • Total Snowfall: 31.4"

2005-2006:
Opening: Nov 18, 2005 • Closing: March 19, 2006
Skier Days: 120 • Total Snowfall: 80.1"

2004-2005:
Opening: Nov 26, 2004 • Closing: March 28, 2005
Skier Days: 120 • Total Snowfall: 92.25"

2003-2004:
Opening: Nov 15-16, 2003 • Closing: March 21, 2004
Skier Days: 116 • Total Snowfall: 104"

2002-2003:
Opening: Nov 19, 2002 • Closing: March 23, 2003
Skier Days: 125 • Total Snowfall: 106.25"

2001-2002:
Opening: Dec 21, 2001 • Closing: March 23, 2002
Skier Days: 94 • Total Snowfall: 25.5"

2000-2001:
Opening: Nov 16, 2000 • Closing: March 28, 2001
Skier Days: 133  
Form more information about NC skiing click HERE

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Lowest Prices for Cataloochee Season Pass until Oct 31

THE LOWEST Season Pass prices are NOW through October 31 for Cataloochee Season Passes.  Pre-Season pass pricing continues through October 31 and this will be the lowest pricing on season passes for the 2011/12 season! Order online, in person or over the phone with a credit card! Pass pricing will increase on November 1. Visit the Season Pass section under Trip Planning on the Cataloochee website for pricing and more information! ! Get a link and more NC Ski information HERE

Monday, October 24, 2011

Alpine Ski Center's Kick-off Sale

Are you ready for some skiing???? The NC Ski Season is just around the corner and the Alpine Ski Center is holding a FOUR DAY SALE to get you geared up and ready for winter. Stop by October 28-31 during special hours 9 AM to 7 PM  and save big on Gal's Winter Fashions, Youth Winter Fashion, Guy's Winter Fashions, Goggles, Helmets, Luggage and more. PLUS snowboards, boots, bindings and all ski equipment are kick-off special prices.