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Monday, March 28, 2016

Appalachian Ski Mountain open for final Days of the 2015-6 Ski Season

Slope conditions and updates as of March 28, 2016:

Appalachian Ski Mountain - OPEN Skiing 8 slopes with 6 lifts on a base of 10 - 25 inches. Ski or ride for the rest of the season free with the purchase of 2016-17 season membership. Late Season Rates are in effect. Projected closing day 4/2

Beech Mountain Ski Resort is CLOSED for the 2015-16 Season

Cataloochee Ski Area is CLOSED for the 2015-16 Season

Sapphire Valley Ski Area is CLOSED for the 2015-16 Season

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is CLOSED for the 2015-16 Season

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort is CLOSED for the 2015-16 Season

Monday, March 21, 2016

Last Weekend for Skiing NC Slopes

Appalachian Ski Mountain makes late season snow

Slope conditions and updates as of March 21, 2016:

Appalachian Ski Mountain - OPEN Skiing 11 slopes with 6 lifts on a base of 19 - 38 inches with 3 inches new snow. Ski or ride for the rest of the season free with the purchase of 2016-17 season membership. Late Season Rates are in effect. 3/26-27: Meltdown Games; Projected closing day 4/2

Cataloochee Ski Area is OPEN Skiing 4 slopes with 3 lifts on a base of 16 - 34 inches, day skiing from mid station only. Season passes are at the lowest price of the season and are available online now. March is Haywood County School System Employees Month.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is OPEN Skiing 9 slopes with 2 lifts on a base of 8 - 35 inches with 1 inch new snow. March Madness rates in effect. Spyder 2017 Sampler Sale continues. The Tubing park and Ice Skating are closed for the season. Sugar will close Wednesday, March 23rd at 4:30pm for the season.

Beech Mountain Ski Resort is CLOSED for the 2015-16 Season

Sapphire Valley Ski Area is CLOSED for the 2015-16 Season

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort is CLOSED for the 2015-16 Season

Get links for details on our NC Ski Resort Guide

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Last Chance to Ski NC for the 2015-16 Season

Appalachian Ski Mountain still open

Slope conditions and updates as of March 15, 2016:

Appalachian Ski Mountain - OPEN Skiing 12 slopes with 6 lifts on a base of 24 - 46 inches. new snow. Ski or ride for the rest of the season free with the purchase of 2016-17 season membership. 3/19 St. Patrick's Park Jam; 3/26 - Meltdown Games; Projected closing day 4/2

Beech Mountain Ski Resort is OPEN Skiing 6 slopes with 3 lifts on a base of 12 - 64 inches. March 7 - until March Madness discounts tickets. Live weekend entertainment.

Cataloochee Ski Area is OPEN Skiing 13 slopes with 4 lifts on a base of 16 - 44 inches, day skiing only. March is Haywood County School System Employees Month.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is OPEN Skiing 14 slopes with 2 lifts on a base of 15 - 65 inches. March Madness rates in effect. 3/13 - Easter Egg Hunt. Spyder 2017 Sampler Sale continues. The Tubing park is open with sessions at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm. Ice Skating closed for the season.

Sapphire Valley Ski Area is CLOSED for the 2015-16 Season

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort is CLOSED for the 2015-16 Season

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

NC Skiing offers Specials for Final Days of the Season

Ski Beech Mountain

Slope conditions and updates as of March 7, 2016:

Appalachian Ski Mountain - OPEN Skiing 12 slopes with 6 lifts on a base of 38 - 62 inches. new snow. Ski or ride for the rest of the season free with the purchase of 2016-17 season membership. 3/26 - Meltdown Games

Beech Mountain Ski Resort is OPEN Skiing 14 slopes with 4 lifts on a base of 16 - 76 inches. March 7 - until March Madness discounts tickets. Live weekend entertainment.

Cataloochee Ski Area is OPEN Skiing 18 slopes with 5 lifts on a base of 50 - 82 inches with snowmaking in the last 24 hours . 3/6 - The BIG one day season pass sale

Sapphire Valley Ski Area is CLOSED for the 2015-16 Season

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is OPEN Skiing 21 slopes with 7 lifts on a base of 35 - 89 inches. March Madness rates in effect. 3/13 - Easter Egg Hunt. Spyder 2017 Sampler Sale continues. Ice Skating closed for the season.

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort - OPEN but closed until the weekend, 3/12-13. Day skiing only on the weekend.

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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