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Sunday, September 23, 2012

Ski Beech Season Pass Super-Sale Begins October 1, 2012

Fall and NC Ski Season is almost here and so is the time for Beech Mountain Resort's annual Super-Saver season pass sale.

Starting Monday, October 1, 2012, the resort will offer 200 passes for $375 each. This unlimited pass will allow access to the slopes on any day, during any session. In addition to the pass, season lockers are available for $125 dollars. Located close to the high-speed quad, the season locker room offers quick access to your equipment. To purchase your pass or locker, call the ticket office between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM. Passes at this price will not last long, so hurry and order yours. 1-800-438-2093 x 213

Get more information about Beech Mountain Ski Resort on the NC Ski Resort Guide

Monday, March 19, 2012

End the Ski Season with the Meltdown Games this Weekend at Appalachian Ski Mountainj

March 17-18 Meltdown Games at Appalachian Ski Mountain, the classic end of winter celebration. A full weekend of crazy events you won’t see any other time of the year, with lots of snow, sun, and skin. All events are free with your ski ticket. Take your best shot at tons of prize categories.

Appalachian Ski Mountain is closed for the 2011-12 season as of 5 PM on March 18, 2012.

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Cataloochee now Closed for the 2011-12 Season

Cataloochee Ski Area has closed for the 51st season of skiing and riding as of Sunday, March 18 after 110 days of skiing and riding.

Friday, March 16, 2012

On the Slopes at Appalachian Ski Mountain 3-16-12

Today at Appalachian Ski Mountain: All slopes were groomed overnight, with 9 open slopes showing great coverage and soft, spring-like snow. The Appaljack and Appal Jam Terrain Parks are open as well with a variety of jump and rail/box features for all abilities.

Sunny days can be more fun for skiing & snowboarding. Warm days make the snow softer and slower, perfect for learning or improving. Wear sunglasses instead of goggles.

Ice Skating is snow closed for the season.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Cataloochee Closed today re-opens tomorrow

March 15 - Cataloochee Ski Area - Due to severe storms in the area, there will be no night skiing tonight. The Cat will reopen at 1:00 PM on Friday for twilight and night sessions.

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Located in Maggie Valley NC Cataloochee is North Carolina's First Ski Area, and usually the first NC Ski Area to open for the season. Catalochee offers Smoky Mountain Skiing, Riding and Tubing with 16 lighted slopes including the Cat Cage Terrain Park. With a variety of terrain for beginners to experts alike and over 4,000 sets of snowsports equipment, the Cataloochee experience offers something for everyone. 100% snowmaking, 16 lighted slopes including 1 terrain park, 2 advanced, 5 intermediate & 6 beginner; 5 lifts including 1 triple chair lift, 1 quad chairlift, & 3 conveyor lifts; and 6 lanes of snowtubing fun! PSIA school instruction. Intro to Skiing or Riding lesson is FREE with all ski and snowboard rentals any non-holiday Monday through Thursday.

Find lodging, restaurants and attractions convenient to Cataloochee at Maggie Valley NC, Waynesville NC and Lake Junaluska NC

Located in Blowing Rock NC Appalachian Ski Mountain opened in December of 1968 with 3 slopes and simple rope tows. Today Appalachian has expanded to twelve slopes including two terrain parks serviced by one double chairlift, two quad chairlifts, two conveyor lifts (new in 2010) and one handle-pull lift. The base lodge covers 46,000 square feet, is smoke free, and has complimentary WIFI in the restaurant. The Blue Ridge Ski Mountain welcomes skiers of all skills and styles, including snowboarders! With state-of-the-art snowmaking and grooming equipment you can keep skiing all day, all night and all season long. Ice skating is also offered. For updates on snowboarding check out ATP - Appalachian Terrain Park

Find lodging, restaurants and attractions convenient to Appalachian Ski Resort at Blowing Rock NC Boone NC and Banner Elk NC

Ski Beech, located on Beech Mountain NC, is Eastern America's highest ski resort at 5506 feet above sea level. With excellent skiing (day or night), and a charming Alpine Village filled with intriguing shops, tempting restaurants and more Ski Beech offers a winter wonderland of fun and activities for all members of your family or group. Alpine skiing and snowboarding will appeal to the thrill-seekers and for those looking for something a little tamer, the resort also features ice skating and snow tubing. Snow making is on 100% of the skiing terrain. To round out your fun-filled day, spend some time in one of our charming shops or tempting restaurants.

Find lodging, restaurants and attractions convenient to Beech Mountain Resort at Beech Mountain NC and nearby Banner Elk NC

Located in the Village of Sugar Mountain on the outskirts of Banner Elk NC Sugar Mountain is the largest NC ski area with twenty slopes and trails spread over 115 skiable acres for all levels of skiing and snowboarding. There are seven lifts - including one triple, four doubles and two surface lifts. The 700 foot long tubing lanes are serviced by a Magic Carpet lift, all located on the Sugar Mountain golf course. The Resort includes a 10,000 square foot refrigerated outdoor ice skating rink and a Base Lodge with ticket sales, equipment rentals, cafeterias, lounge, sports shop. Ski and snowboard lessons are available for all ages including the Sugar Bear Ski School for ages 5-10.

Find lodging, restaurants and attractions convenient to Sugar Mountain at Sugar Mountain NC and nearby Banner Elk NC

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort is just north of Asheville in the outskirts of Mars Hill NC. The Slopes of Wolf Ridge have over 82 acres of ski terrain with 23 Exciting Ski Slopes, 10 Green Family Runs, 3 Black Diamond and 10 Blue Runs . There are 2 Quad Lifts: 2 Double Lifts: 4 Surface Lifts . Two Ski Lodges offer ski/snow board/bibs/helmet/locker rentals, full food service, gift/sport shops and fireside dining and relaxing. Slope side cabin and vacation rentals are available. There is something for everyone from beginner to expert at this family-oriented resort.

Find lodging, restaurants and attractions convenient to Wolf Ridge at Mars Hill NC or Hot Springs NC

The Sapphire Valley Ski Area & Frozen Falls Tube Park is an integral part of the 5,700 acre four-season resort at Sapphire Valley NC. The Ski Area's average elevation is 3400 feet and consists of The Sapphire Streamliner", a 1600 foot main run with a vertical drop of 200 feet featuring a state-of-the-art quad lift. The Frozen Falls Tube Park, is a 500-foot multi-lane snow tube hill with a vertical drop of 70 feet. There is a rustic mountain style lodge complete with stone fireplace, 'Four Seasons Grille" Restaurant/Snack Bar, clothing shop and clothing rental.

Find lodging, restaurants and attractions convenient to the Sapphire Valley Ski Area at Sapphire Valley NC, Cashiers NC and Lake Toxaway NC