Free Sledding Hill on Beech Mountain

Beech Mountain, NC. Children 12 and under can enjoy the free sledding hill, located next to the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce and Town Hall. The hill is outfitted with its own snowmaking machines, keeping it alive with activity throughout the winter. The sledding hill season is from November through Mid March , weather permitting. Call the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce for conditions 1800-468-5506 or 828-387-9283. Read more...

Tube World in Maggie Valley

Tube World, located in Maggie Valley across from Ghost Town in the Sky, is four miles from the Cataloochee Ski area. It will be open from 10am until 10pm with 1hour and 45 minute sessions available beginning at 10, 12, 2, 4, 6, and 8pm . The cost for tubing is $25 per session and you must be 42” tall to ride alone. There is no two person tubing allowed at Tube World. Tubing is on a first come, first served basis and some sessions do sell out. Should the session you wish to tube be sold out when you arrive, you may purchase a session for later in the day. Wee Bowl, the children’s snowplay area for kids under the 42” height requirement is open for the same session times and the cost is $5 per person. Tube World is also on their holiday schedule and will be open every day through January 2, from 10am until 10pm. http://www.tubemaggievalley.com/

Cataloochee Ski Area update

Dec 28, Cataloochee Ski Area, Maggie Valley NC. Skiing on 100% of the mountain on 16 out of 16 slopes with three aerial lifts and two conveyor lifts operating on a base of 52-76” and a machine worked surface. Three sessions of skiing are offered, day skiing from 8:30am until 4:30pm, twilight skiing from 1pm until 10pm and night skiing from 6pm until 10pm with a morning or afternoon half day rate also available. In addition to the regular day, twilight and night skiing schedule of Tuesday through Saturday evenings, there will be day, twilight and night skiing everyday through January 2 and holiday rates will be in effect through Friday, January 1. http://cataloochee.com/

This Week's Ski Schedule at Cataloochee

Cataloochee Ski Area, Maggie Valley NC. Please note that in addition to the regular day, twilight and night skiing schedule of Tuesday through Saturday evenings, there will be day, twilight and night skiing through January 2 everyday except Christmas Eve when skiing will be from 8:30am – 4:30pm and Christmas Day, open from 1pm until 10pm and holiday rates will be in effect through Friday, January 1. http://cataloochee.com/

Great Conditions in all Ski Areas

Appalachian Ski Mountain
63"-82" -8 slopes/4 lifts - night skiing, terrain park, ice skating
Cataloochee Ski Area
36"-60" - 16 slopes/5 lifts - night skiing, terrain park, tubing
Sapphire Valley
still closed
Ski Beech
28"-48" - 9 slopes/4 lifts - night skiing, ice skating
Sugar Mountain Resort
50"-78" - 15 slopes/5 lifts - night skiing, ice skating
Wolf Ridge Ski Resort
36"-60 -18 Slopes/3 lifts-night skiing, tubing, the infamous Bowl
 -information provided by the Southeastern Ski Association

Moonshine Mountain Snow Tube Park Now Open

Dec 19, MOONSHINE MOUNTAIN, 5865 Willow Road, Hendersonville NC. Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing & Indian Mining Adventure Park in Hendersonville NC offers over 500 feet of fun & excitement for all ages and is the only Snow Tubing Park in the Southeast that allows trains. New this year HALF HILL TUBING,  a lane designed especially for the little people. There are 3 seperate lanes plus a short lane for the little folks and a natural run out which makes Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park one of the safest around! Tube down Moonshine Mountain as many times as you want- there is a LIFT to take you right back up. http://www.moonshinemountain.com/indexMtubing.html

Wolf Ridge Ski Update

Dec 19, Wolf Ridge, Mars Hill NC. A great day of snowfall yesterday and with more in the forecast today  should produce conditions for a perfect ski Saturday. The slopes are groomed the best ever and with 18 runs open, including the infamous Bowl, you will have your selection of challenge. Snow tubing opened at 9:00AM. http://www.skiwolfridgenc.com

Sugar Mountain Resort Ski Update

Dec 19. Sugar Mountain Resort, Village of Sugar Mountain, Banner Elk NC. Sugar saw upwards of 20 inches of snow last night, with 4" more expected by this evening. There are 15 slopes and 4 lifts open. Santa at Sugar: Santa will be skiing, riding and talking with all the good boys and girls December 12th through December 24th. http://www.skisugar.com

Beech Mountain Resort Update

Dec 19, Beech Mountain Resort, Beech Mountain NC. Robbin's Run and Powder Bowl are now open! Check our trail map for conditions. Snowfall is continuing to accumulate and Beech Mountain Resort will be opening more terrain ASAP. The Beech Mountain Resort Shuttle will be available for transportation through the weekend. Ice Skating is now open and The Beech Tree Bar and Grille will host Live music tonight  starting at 8PM.

Appalachian Ski Mountain Update

Dec 19, Appalachian Ski Mountain, Blowing Rock, NC. As of 10PM last night, Appalachian Ski Mountain recveived over 12 inches of natural snow and is planning on a 10am to 5pm schedule to accomodate our local staff, and anxious riders to be able to get dugout from the snow. ASM staff will be scraping and salting our 1.6 mile entrance road throughout the night and day, and the NC DOT is also scraping US 321 at the bottom of our entrance road.  We are dealing with roads that are going to need a little extra accomodation to make skiing possible. With additional evening snowmaking by Wednesday Dec 23 , all slopes should be open and deep. Night skiing will be back on a regular schedule of 6pm-10pm tommorow night. http://www.appskimtn.com/

Today's Skiing at Cataloochee

Dec 19 Catoloochee Ski Area, Maggie Valley NC. Cataloochee is planning to open today at 8:30am but will make a decision as to our opening time based on the road conditions coming to the ski area. Persons planning on skiing at 8:30am here at the area should call by 7:30am for an update. Once again, due to the tremendous amount of snowfall that has occurred and continues to occur from this storm, we will not open the ski area until we feel the road to and from the ski area is passable and safe for our customers. Skiing available on 100% of the mountain on 16 out of 16 slopes with three aerial lifts and two conveyor lifts operating on a base of 36-60” and a powder surface. http://cataloochee.com/

Cataloochee SKi Update

Dec 17, Cataloochee Ski Area, Maggie Valley NC. Three sessions of skiing, day skiing from 9am until 4:30pm, twilight skiing from 1pm until 10pm and night skiing from 6pm until 10pm with a morning or afternoon half day rate also available. In addition to the regular day, twilight and night skiing schedule of Tuesday through Saturday evenings, Cataloochee will be day, twilight and night skiing through January 2 everyday except Christmas Eve when skiing will be from 8:30am – 4:30pm and Christmas Day from 1pm until 10pm. Holiday rates will be in effect everyday beginning Saturday December 19 through Friday, January 1. http://www.cataloochee.com/

Tube World Opens this Saturday

Dec 19 - Tube World, a 5 run tube park in Maggie Valley opens for the season. The Park has been snow-making all week in preparation for its first 2009-2010 local and visiting tubers. A moving Carpet lift makes getting to the top easier and  a Wee Bowl Snowplay Area is available for those who do not meet height requirements. Cost will be $5 per session. Tubing is on a first come, first served basis and some sessions do sell out. Should the session you wish to tube be sold out when you arrive, you may purchase a session for later in the day if space is available. For more information visit: http://www.tubemaggievalley.com/

Beech Mountain Tree Lighting

Dec19,  4PM-6PM, BEECH MOUNTAIN NC  Tree Lighting with Visit from Santa - Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce. Santa will visit Fred's Gazebo for fun and picture taking, 4-5 p.m. Afterward, there will be the Christmas tree lighting at the Chamber office, 5-6 p.m. Hot cocoa, cider, and cookies will be served. http://www.beechmtn.com

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Cataloochee Ski Resort Update

Dec 13, Cataloochee Ski Area, Maggie Valley NC. Today there will be skiing from the top of the mountain down on 90% of the mountain on 14 slopes and trails including Upper Omigosh and the Cat Cage Terrain Park with two aerial lifts and two conveyor lifts operating on a base of 24-48” and a machine worked packed powder surface. Snowmaking efforts will continue on the Upper Snowbird Trail and Upper Turkey Trot and those final two slopes will open as quickly as possible. Sunday will offer one session of skiing, day skiing only from 8:30am – 4:30pm with a morning or afternoon half day rate available. Weekend rates are in effect. http://cataloochee.com/

Wolf Ridge Update

Dec 12, Wolf Ridge Ski Resort, Mars Hill NC. Conditions report:

Last Updated:		12-10-09
Base Depth (Min-Max)		36 inch
Surface Conditions:		Fresh Man-made and groomed
Slopes Open:		6
Lifts Open:		Two
Snowmaking:		In progress
Natural Snow in the Last 24hrs:		None
Night Skiing:		Yes
Terrain Park:		Opening this week
Tubing:		Open this morning at 9: 00 am.
2009 - 2010 Snow:		2"

For additional information about Wolf Ridge: http://www.skiwolfridgenc.com/

Sugarfest This Weekend

Dec 12-13, Sugar Mountain Resort, The Village of Sugar Mountain, Banner Elk NC. SugarFest  kick starts the winter season with a weekend of pure winter fun! Sponsored by the Village of Sugar Mountain Tourism Development Authority (TDA) and hosted by Sugar Mountain Resort. Regular prices in effect today and the resort is open for night skiing. 4 lifts, 9 slopes open. Sugar's ice rink is open today with skate times at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm,and 8pm.   Happy Anniversary! Sugar Mountain Resort begins its 40th season. http://www.skisugar.com

Quad opens at Beech Mountain

Dec 12, Beech Mountain Resort, Beech Mountain NC. Upper Shawneehaw and the High-Speed Quad made their season debut last night. Beech Mountain Resort starts night skiing tonight with the Ice Skating Rink and the Beech Tree Restaurant also opening. The Beech Tree will jump start the season with Standard Films 2009 video premier of Black Winter, a snowboarding film highlighting some of the most progressive riders in the industry. The showing starts at 8:00pm and will feature music and fun for all ages. Slope tickets will be $30.00 for all-day and twilight tickets and $20.00 for half-day and night tickets. http://www.skibeech.com/

AppalachianSki Mountain Update

Dec 12, Appalachian Ski Mountain, Blowing Rock NC. App. reports great conditions for the weekend. No snowmaking is in progress. After the fourth night of snowmaking this season, Appalachian now has a very conservative 40” – 60” base on 8 slopes. Snowmakers enjoyed excellent snowmaking temperatures last night with a low of 22, no wind, and seldom seen 12% humidity. With 8 slopes open and a fairly deep base, skiers will find mid-season like conditions.

Good snowmaking temperatures are forecasted for Tuesday night through Friday night of next week, so the remaining unopened slopes should be open by the weekend of Dec. 19th.

Tonight will be Appalachian’s first Ladies Park Night of the season. This is a free event (ski ticket required) for women who are interested in developing terrain park skills. http://www.appskimtn.com/

Today's Skiing at Cataloochee

Cataloochee Ski Area, Maggie Valley NC. Skiing from the top of the quad down on nine slopes with two aerial lifts and one conveyor lift operating on a base of 14-40” and a machine worked packed powder surface. Please note that some of our terrain features will be available for you to ride on Upper Over Easy, right down from the Snack Shack, accessed by the Easy Way Triple Chairlift. On Friday we will offer two sessions of skiing, twilight skiing from 1pm until 10pm and night skiing from 6pm until 10pm with an afternoon half day rate also available. http://cataloochee.com/

We Have Holiday Availability for Ski Lodging!

We have confirmed availability for lodgiing in or near ski resorts for Dec 20 - Jan1. It's not to late to book a ski vacation or weekend for the holidays. From a simple room to family-size vacation rentals, you can have a white and wonderful winter wonderland. Look for lodging now...

Alpine Ski Center Holiday Sale

Alpine Ski Center,3440 Tynecastle Hwy, B, Banner Elk NC. Holiday Sale now through Christmas with online printable coupons.  Adult ski snowboard packages starting as low as $249.  http://www.alpineskicenter.com

Cataloochee Ski Resort Update

Dec 9, Cataloochee Ski Area, Maggie Valley NC. Snow-blowing Wednesday through Friday is anticipated as colder temperatures remain in the area. Snow making on the upper portion of the mountain  will continue in an effort to open to the top of the mountain this weekend. Cataloochee offers all guests renting equipment at the area a free one hour introduction to skiing or snowboarding lesson when you rent your equipment any non-holiday Monday through Thursday. Lesson times are offered every hour and a half from 9am until 7pm throughout the season. http://cataloochee.com/

Gear-up for Your Favorite Winter Sport

 

Gift Certificates are always on time. Get them at Altrec.com Outdoors Ski Boots and Poles on sale! Clothes on sale! Snowboard and Fleece Jackets on sale! Footwear on Sale! Mountain Hardwear at Altrec Outdoors Name Brands at Outlet Prices. Sample: Nike Women's Air Alvord VI Running Shoe Deal - $31.99, Reg. $59.95 Deal of the Day changes every 24 hours so check daily to find a great price on the product you need.

Cataloochee Ski Resort Update

On Tuesday Dec 8 - skiing from the top of the quad down on nine slopes with two aerial lifts and one conveyor lift operating, Intermediate Rock Island Run, Advanced Alley Cat, Intermediate Lower Snowbird Trail and Intermediate Lower Omigosh, serviced by the Rock Island Run Quad Chairlift, Beginners Over Easy, Beginners Easy Way and Beginners Rabbit Hill serviced by the Easy Way Triple Chairlift, Wolf Creek Hollow Ski School Area serviced by the Moving Carpet Conveyor Lift and Beginner’s Luck Learning Area on a base of 18-32” and a packed powder machine worked surface. Terrain features will be available to ride on Upper Over Easy, right down from the Snack Shack, accessed by the Easy Way Triple Chairlift .http://cataloochee.com/

Hawksnest Re-opens Firday

Dec 11, Hawksnest, 2058 Skyland Dr, Seven Devils NC. After a couple of great days and nights of snow making,  all 4 parks will open for snow tubing this Friday, December 11th.  CHeck out the calendar page for the session times on Friday and through the weekend.  Zip lines tours are open daily by reservation. http://www.hawksnest-resort.com/

Appalachian Ski Mountain Update

Dec 8 - The Appaljack Terrain Park is now open for the second day of operation with boxes, rails, and a medium-sized tabletop jump.  An additional 17 hours of snowmaking, with an overnight low of 23 degrees, has allowed the addition of Strudel, Appaljack, Orchard Run, and Appal Jam to the list of open slopes for Monday, December 7.  With two more nights of snowmaking expected this week, it may be possible to add Appal Jam as a second terrain park. Appal Jam is currently open as a slope only. http://www.appskimtn.com/

7th Annual Sugar Fest on Sugar Mountain

Dec 12-13, Sugar Mountain Resort, Banner Elk NC. SugarFest kick starts the winter season with a weekend of pure winter fun! Sponsored by the Village of Sugar Mountain Tourism Development Authority. The seventh annual two-day festival is packed with a long list of winter activities and coincides with Sugar's 16th Annual Adult Preseason Ski Clinic which 1994 Olympic Gold & 1992 Olympic Silver medalist Diann Roffe and two-time (1992 & 1994) Olympian, Krista Schmidinger will both be special guest coaches.For more information and a detailed schedule: http://www.seesugar.com/tourism/sugarfest/

Cataloochee Ski Area Snow Report

Dec 7 - Today two sessions of skiing will be offered: twilight skiing from 1pm until 10pm and night skiing from 6pm until 10pm with an afternoon half day rate also available. Our early season operating schedule is 1pm until 10pm Monday through Friday and 8:30am – 4:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Midweek season passholders can ski everyday even on the weekends through December 18. Depth of base is 18-32". http://cataloochee.com/

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Appalachian Ski Mountain Skating

Dec 5 - Appalachian Skate Arena begins regular schedule with 2-hour skating sessions starting at 12 noon, 2:30 and 7pm. Ice skating is scheduled to be open Christmas Day on a normal schedule, but will be closed the night of Christmas Eve. The ice skating season is scheduled to last through Sunday, March 21. http://www.appskimtn.com/

SKi Beech Open Today!

Dec 5 - Beech Mountain Ski Resort is opening today for the 2009/2010 season from 9:00AM until 4:30PM for day skiing. With great snowmaking conditions expected for the next few days, we will continue to make snow and open new terrain as quickly as possible. $30.00 all day and $20.00 half day slope tickets will be available in the Administration Office starting at 8:30AM. http://www.skibeech.com/

Cataloochee Ski Area Snow Report

Dec 5, Cataloochee Ski Area, Maggie Valley NC. Open Saturday on three slopes from midstation down and two lifts on a base of 6-10” with one session of skiing, day skiing only from 8:30am – 4:30pm with a morning or afternoon half day rate also available. Weekday and student rates are in effect on Saturday. Cataloochee is currently on the early season operating schedule of 1pm until 10pm Monday through Friday and 8:30am – 4:30pm Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, December 13. Regular operating schedule begins December 14. Midweek season passes will be valid everyday through Friday, December 18.

Snowmaking 101

Good slope conditions in the North Carolina Mountains depend on technology: snowmaking equipment and the skills of the personell operating the machines. Each North Carolina Ski Area is proud of its snowmaking and grooming crews who vigorously work throughout the season, day and night, taking advantage of the mountain climate to blanket the slopes with new machine made snow. Read more about NC snowmaking from the North Carolina Ski Area Association...

Sugar Mountain Current Conditions

CURRENT CONDITIONS
SNOWFALL FROM THE LAST STORM:
1.5 inches (11/30/09)
AVERAGE SNOW DEPTH:
thin cover/bare spot
SURFACE CONDITIONS:
frozen and loose granular/new manmade
LIFTS OPEN:	SLOPES OPEN:
1	2
Tubing is currently closed. Tubing Information
Skating is open!. Skating Information
View The Trailmap
Updated: Dec 3, 2009 7:00pm

8th Annual Food and Coat Drive

Dec 6. Cataloochee Ski Area, Maggie Valley NC.  In conjunction with Haywood Christian Ministries, Cataloochee Ski Area seeks to help with the increase need for food and warm winter coats for special families. We ask all Cataloochee skiers and snowboarders to bring at least 10 cans of food or a winter jacket of any size that is in good condition to the ski area on Sunday, December 6th and you will receive your lift ticket on that Sunday from 8:30am-4:30pm for FREE! It’s a $53 value.

Website: http://www.cataloochee.com/

Cataloochee Ski Area Snow Report

Nov 30-Dec 3, Cataloochee Ski Area, Maggie Valley NC. Current Conditions for the Ski Area  - Depth of Base 6-14".  We will not operate Monday through Thursday, November 30 through December 3, but will reopen for daily operations, beginning on Friday, December 4, at 1pm for skiing from 1pm until 10pm. Once again, we will not operate from Monday, November 30 through Thursday, December 3 but will reopen for daily operations on Friday, December 4 for skiing from 1pm until 10pm. Website: http://cataloochee.com/

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Hawksnest Snow Tubing Now Open

Nov 28, Hawksnest at Seven Devils,  NC.   Hawksnest  opened today for snow tubing and zip line tours.  Snow tubing sessions will be at 10am, 12pm, 2pm & 4pm. Website: http://www.hawksnest-resort.com/

Sugar Mountain Open for Skiing, Snowboarding, Ice Skating

Sugar Mountain Resort on Banner Elk NC begins its 40th season. Current conditions:

SNOWFALL FROM THE LAST STORM:  .5 inches

AVERAGE SNOW DEPTH:  6-12 inches
SURFACE CONDITIONS:  manmade powder & frozen granular

2 slopes and 1 lift are open, ice skating is open, but tubing remains closed. For more details...

Cataloochee Ski Area Opens for the 2009-2010 Season

Nov 29, Cataloochee Ski Area, Maggie Valley NC. Cataloochee opened to 3/4 of the mountain to the top of the quad on four slopes in only two nights of snowmaking – a Cataloochee first!

On Sunday, there will be skiing on four slopes, Intermediate Rock Island Run and Intermediate Lower Omigosh serviced by the Rock Island Run Quad Chairlift, Beginners Easy Way and Beginners Rabbit Hill serviced by the Easy Way Triple Chairlift on a base of 6-14”. Also, there will be some terrain features available for you to ride located on our Easy Way slope. More Details...

Ski Beech Blows its First Snow

Beech Mountain Resort had a successful 36 hours of snowmaking. Because of an increase in temperature, snowmaking has ceased. Snowmaking will resume this week upon a temperature drop. Check the website for updates on opening day.Website: http://www.skibeech.com/

Alpine Ski Shop is Now Open on Appalachian Ski Mountain

The Alpine Ski Shop, located on the lower level of Appalachian's base lodge is now open for the 2009-10 winter season. They are offering a huge selection of skiing and snowboarding gear this holiday season. The Alpine Ski Shop is open 7 days a week from 8:30am - 5pm. Website: http://www.appskimtn.com/

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Blowing Rock Lights up for Christmas

Nov 27   BLOWING ROCK   Christmas in the Park, and Lighting of the Town  Free. Hayrides through Blowing Rock - Memorial Park - 4:00-9:00pm. Caroling in the Park with the Vagabonds - 5:00-6:30pm. Visit with Santa in the Memorial Park Gazebo from 2:00-5:00pm. Hot chocolate, cider, bonfire and more!

Warm Weather Delays Appalachian Ski Mountain Opening

The planned November 20 season opening at Appalachian Ski Mountain has been delayed with weather still too warm to allow snow-making. Appalachian Ski Mountain will begin snowmaking for opening day as soon as temperatures allow.  Although a mild weather pattern is currently covering the Eastern United States, snowmaking temperatures look possible for the following week around Thanksgiving weekend. Check for updates on weather conditions,,,

Win an NC Ski Vacation in the High Country

Win a trip for a Winter Ski Vacation in the North Carolina High Country from Visit NC Sweepstakes. The winner will receive:

• Three nights accommodations in a three bedroom/three bathroom "Echota on the Ridge" condo from Foscoe Rentals
• One pair of Atomic Skis
• One UVEX Ski Helmet
• One pair of UVEX Ski Goggles
• Two days of lift tickets at Appalachian Ski Mountain for two adults and two children
• Gift certificate for four to Hawksnest for snow tubing sessions
• Welcome Gift Basket
• $50 gift certificate to Mast General Store
• $250 voucher for food
• $500 travel voucher

Enter today! The sweepstakes ends November 30, 2009.

Snow Sports Learning Center

Ski Beech is a PSIA certified ski school (Professional Ski Instructors of America) utilizing the American Teaching System (ATS). Our instructors teach contemporary techniques to give you the quickest results and enhance your enjoyment. First time skiers and snowboarders feel the confidence right from the beginning when the instructor shows you how to stay balanced while doing your first gliding runs in gentle terrain. Both Ski and snowboard lessons are offered with prices ranging for $20 for group and $45 for individual. Website: http://www.skibeech.com

SKi Vacation Rental for Beech Mountain

A BIT OF HEAVEN  Beech Mountain NC.  3 BD, 2 BA mountain view vacation rental 1/2 mile from Ski Beech. Game room with pool table, fireplace, fully equipped kitchen. Use of Beech Mountain Club facilities (pool, golf, tennis) in season. $100-$200 night, $650-$1200 week - this rate includes ALL fees and taxes

Alpine Ski Center Holiday Sale

Special Holiday pricing throughout the store. For printable COUPONS click here.  Adult ski and binding packages as low as $249, Juniors $199. Adult board and binding packages starting as low as $299. Sale pricing on North Face, Spyder, Burton, Roxy, COlumbia and more. Glove, hats, thermals, googles, helmets - great Christmas gifts or all the snow sport lovers on your list. Website: http://www.alpineskicenter.com/

Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing

Jonas Ridge is a wonderful addition to other High Country winter sports activities such as Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain, Hawksnest, and Appalachian Ski Mountain. Jonas Ridge Snowtubing is the place for the kids, friends, neighbors, and anyone who can master a rubber innertube.Website: http://www.jonasridgesnowtube.com/
Our Hours:
Sunday thru Thursday: 12:00noon - 6:00pm
Friday: 12:00noon - 11:00pm
Saturdays & Holiday Mondays: 10:00am - 11:00pm
*(Hours subject to change due to weather conditions)

Gold Card Season Pass Available

Gold Cards are sold in limited number, 125, and the cost for the 2009-2010 ski season is $775. There are no "blackout" dates for the Gold Card. The purchaser may ski at any resort during any session regardless of holiday / weekend rates. For details or to purchase...

Gold Cards are a product of the North Carolina Ski Areas Association (NCSAA) and allow the purchaser to ski at all participating North Carolina Ski Areas. The areas are:

• Cataloochee Ski Area
• Wolf Ridge Ski Resort
• Sugar Mountain Resort
• Appalachian Ski Mtn
• Sapphire Valley Ski Area
• Ski Beech

Great Selection of North Face Gear!

Gear Up for your NC Ski Trip:

Appalachian Ski Mountain Opens Nov 20

Nov 20 - Appalachian Ski Mountain, 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock NC - will open its 2009-2010 ski season. First 100 guests receive free a ski ticket. 2.5 million worth of improvements have been made for what will be the longest scheduled season in North Carolina History. New events and special nights will add excitement to Appalachian Ski Mtn.’s calendar of events for the 2009-10 winter season. Website: http://www.appskimtn.com

Hawksnest Expands Snow Tubing

Hawksnest Ski Resort at Seven Devils North Carolina, between Boone and Banner Elk, is the biggest snow tubing operation on the East Coast. Hawksnest has taken snow tubing to new levels of fun. Hawksnest’s expanded snow tubing operation will make it the biggest snow tubing operation on the East Coast. The Snow Tubing resort will now have 4 different areas to snow tube with 20 lanes of fun.  Lanes will be 400 – 1000 feet long and 2 moving carpet lifts to take you back to the top. Hawksnest has 100% snowmaking and lighting on all lanes to provide the best possible conditions and fun for the whole family. Website: http://www.hawksnest-resort.com/

Season Passes for Wolf Ridge

2009 - 2010 Season passes now available for Wolf Ridge at Scenic Wolf Resort. Season Passes are unlimited in skiing and snowboarding, anytime, day or night hours of operation, including weekends and holidays (DOES NOT INCLUDE RENTAL EQUIPMENT).

SEASON PASS RATES:
Early bird special (Before December 1st)
Unlimited Weekday (Mon - Thur) Pass - $300
Unlimited 7 Days A Week Pass - $400

Get your Season Pass on special now and get ready to join us for a fun-filled ski season at Wolf Ridge. Don't forget Season Passes make great gifts too!Website: http://www.skiwolfridgenc.com/rates.htm#seasonpasses

Free Sledding at Beech Mountain Chamber

Children 12 and under can enjoy a free sledding hill, located next to the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce and Town Hall. The hill is outfitted with its own snowmaking machines, keeping it alive with activity throughout the winter. The season is from November through Mid March , weather permitting. Call the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce for conditions 1-800-468-5506 or 828-387-9283. Parents must supervise their children.

Website: http://www.beechmountainchamber.com

Cataloochee Offering Free Lessons This Season

NEW this year - Intro to Skiing Lesson FREE with All Ski and Snowboard Rentals any non-holiday Monday through Thursday! Cataloochee goes one step further to make sure your first on-snow experience is a great one! Cataloochee will be offering an introduction to skiing or snowboarding lesson FREE when you rent your equipment at Cataloochee! Lessons times will be offered at the top of the hour every hour from 9am until 7pm, Monday through Thursday throughout the season!

Website: http://www.cataloochee.com/

Snow Shack Pre-Season Sale

Apparel and Equipment Sale

Beech Mountain Countdown Begins

Beech Mountain Ski Resort opens for the 2009-2010 season on November 21. The popular Ski resort is receiving renovations and additions including: New terrain park area - Upgrades to rental facilities - New Group Sales area - New retail shop in View Haus Cafeteria. Website: http://www.skibeech.com

Sale tonight only at First Tracks

Nov 5, 6PM-9PM, First Tracks, Hwy 105, Boone NC. One-night only sale for local skiiers. Spin the wheel for savings on everything in the entire store. Website: http://www.1sttracks.com/

Annual Kick-off Sale at Alpine Ski Center

This week special sale including: The latest ski and board equipment for kids and adults - 2010 fashions for men, women, teens and kids - a great selection of cold weather accessories. Junior board/binding packages start at $199. Adult ski packages start at $419. ONLINE COUPON. Visit the site for details: http://www.alpineskicenter.com/

Alpine Ski Center 2009-2010 Ski Packages

For Men: Great value on a first set - easy to turn and stable. If you've never owned equipment before, you'll be surprised at how much better you'll ski when you use the same equipment each time on the slopes.  The "Cobra Value" includes ski, binding, boot, pole - Alpine's price $419! Find more packages...

12th Annual Tent Sale

Event: Appalachian Ski Mountain's big preseason sale
Time/Place: Oct 16-25, Slopeside at Appalachian Ski Mtn, Blowing Rock NC. Appalachian's Tent Sale is the best time to update your ski and snowboard gear. This is a great opportunity to save on premier brands such as Arc’teryx, Atomic, Burton, 686, K2, Mountain Hardwear, Nordica, Obermeyer, Rip Curl, Rossignol, Roxy, Salomon, Spyder, Volcom, and many more. Take advantage of up to 70% on these brands on adult, children, and toddler clothing, helmets, ski and snowboard equipment and accessories.

Save even more when you sell your old equipment at our Ski/ Snowboard Swap! Bring in any used skis, snowboards, boots, and poles between October 7 and October 14, weekdays only, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. For any used equipment sold during the Tent Sale, you will receive a credit in our Alpine Ski Shop. Don’t miss this great opportunity to upgrade your gear!

Website: http://www.appskimtn.com

Labor Day Sale at The Alpine Ski Center- Banner Elk

September 3-7 at the Alpine Ski Center, 3440-B Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk NC for 5 Days only! New 2010 equipment and clothing has arrived. Alpine Ski Center knows cool Fall weather is fast approaching and has the Latest 2010 fleeces, jackets and Winter apparel at the Lowest prices available the entire Season. Plus the NEW 2010 equipment for "gear heads" is here from Burton, Rossignol, Dalbello, Forum, K2, Ride, Salomon, & Atomic. Ski & binding packages start at $224 with snowboard & binding packages starting at $359.
http://www.alpineskicenter.com/

Scenic Summer Lift Rides- Banner Elk

August 22-23 from 10AM - 5:30PM at Sugar Mountain Resort in Banner Elk take a scenic lift ride! Bring the whole family, a picnic lunch, your mountain bike, or just a friend and enjoy a breathtaking 45 minute roundtrip lift-ride to Sugar 5,300 foot peak. The majestic scenery is worth it!

Groups of 20 or more can buy one-time ride tickets for only $5. Advanced reservations required. Please call 828-898-4521 x 261.
http://www.skisugar.com/liftrides/

Alpine Ski Center Summer Sale

July 30 - August 3 5 DAYS ONLY! The Alpine Ski Center is having a ski and snowboard summer clearance sale with the lowest prices of the year. Shop online for inventory from all 7 stores. http://www.alpineskicenter.com/

Summer Clearance at Alpine Ski Center- Banner Elk

July 2nd- July 6th Banner Elk , Alpine Ski Center. Summer Clearance Sale this 4th of July weekend in Banner Elk. We gathered inventory from all 7 Alpine stores is in Banner Elk for one BIG sale. Find a great deal on all skis and snowboards, jackets and pants, gloves and goggles, hiking shoes and much more, with easy lay-away on all the brands you love. Come see the great selection from The North Face, Burton, Spyder, Roxy, Quiksilver, Rossignol, Salomon, 686, Mountain Hardwear and so much more. Plus there is huge savings on all summer selection of swim wear, sandals, and sunglasses.
800.854.6532
http://www.alpineskicenter.com/

4th of July Beech Mountain Celebration

Come celebrate the 4th at Beech Mountain. One of the High Country's premier Independence Day celebrations. After years of perfecting the seasonings and charcoal blends, our carolina pork barbeque and smoked turkey breast is arguably the best in the High Country. Enjoy music while dining outdoors (weather permitting, of course). And at dark, enjoy one of the best fireworks displays in the high country. Serving at 6 pm and fireworks at dark.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce, Fred's General Mercantile, or they may be purchased at the gate. Tickets are $15.00 per person and $7.00 for children 10 and under.
Call (828) 387-9283 or (800) 468-5506 for additional details.

Sugar Mountain Summer Events- Hiking & Biking

Hike and bike at Sugar Mountain. These trails intertwine throughout the Village of Sugar Mountain and access is free of charge May through October during daylight hours. Trail maps are located in a black, marked mailbox at the base of the Flying Mile slope. Trails are constantly being maintained so please be cautious. While riding a bike within the Village limits helmets are required.

Culinary Workshop with kids in mind

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center presents “Kids in the Kitchen” series.
Saturday, May 23, 10am – noon
This class series will cover such topics as safety in the kitchen, reading and understanding labels,and preparing and cooking items from each food group.
828-479-3364
www.stecoahvalleycenter.com

Alpine's JumpStart Summer Sale Going on NOW!

Alpine's JumpStart Summer Sale Going on NOW! At Alpine Ski Center.
Jump into your Summer the right way with a $10 OFF Giftcard , good off any purchase of $20 or more.
Just go to www.alpineskicenter.com, to have your $10 off giftcard waiting for you at checkout of your local Alpine Ski Center. We have some amazing deals on Sunglasses form Native & Smith, great selection of Swimwear & Sandals, plus Waterskis, Wakeboards, & weekly in-store Disc Golf specials.

Ski Merchandise on Sale- Beech Mountain

FRED'S GENERAL STORE is having a 40% off throughout all 3 floors sale!
Serving Beech Mountain for over 30 years.
www.fredsgeneral.com

Alpine Ski Center Summer Sale in Banner Elk

May 15 to June 15 Banner Elk, Alpine Ski Center. Jump Start Summer SALE...Hurry in Now! At Alpine Ski Center, we LOVE our Winter....but we love Summer too! Jump into your Summer the right way with a $10 OFF Gift card, good off any purchase of $20 or more. Just click above or go to www.alpineskicenter.com to have your $10 off giftcard waiting for you at checkout of your local Alpine Ski Center. We have some amazing deals on Sunglasses, Swimwear, Sandals, Waterskis, Wakeboards, & Disc Golf.
800.854.6532

Blowing Rock: Art in the Park

May 16 10AM - 5 PM Blowing Rock. A juried arts & craft show featuring 100 artists.

Cataloochee Ski Resort Update

A big THANKS! to everyone for EVERYTHING during the 2008-2009 season!!! don't forget....

Ghost Town in the Sky will open for its summer season on May 22....
and its only 6 more months until the start of the 2009/2010 season!
have a great summer and get your season passes before the price goes up!!!!

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort Increase Ski Area

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort, formerly Wolf Laurel Ski Area, has undergone perhaps the largest growth and changes in North Carolina. The resort has expanded this year with 15 additional acres of ski terrain, a new Quad Lift and a new Terrain Park. The 15 additional acres takes Wolf Ridge Ski Resort to 82 total acres of terrain.

Beech Mountain Beest Cycling Weekend

May 23-24 Beech Mountain. An entire weekend of outdoor activity for the whole family. Beech Mountain will present the Beest Cycling Time Trial, in partnership with Charlotte Health and Fitness, on Saturday afternoon. The race will have a 2pm start followed by a 5:30pm Pasta Dinner (included with registeration, guests just $5 for adults, $3 for children) and a 7pm awards ceremony with over $100 in door prizes. Hosted by Buckeye Recreation Center. Sunday will feature group rides, including the legendary "Grizzly" metric Century for advanced cyclists. Sunday events will also include a 10am Group Hike and activities at the Buckeye Recreation Center. Registration for the Time Trial is $25 and is available online at www.CHFMag.com.

Hawksnest builds the largest zipline course on the east coast.

Hawksnest is in the process of building the largest zipline course on the east coast with 13 cables. These 13 cables add up to 2 miles of cable riding. The course takes you through the trees, over the trees, over creeks and surrounded by some of the best views in the High Country. Zipline riding is an exciting and safe experience for the entire family. By adding the zipline course to Hawksnest, they are able to offer year round family entertainment. The zipline course will be complete by June and will operate year round, weather permitting.

Appalachian Ski Mountain 2009-10 season longest ever

Appalachian Ski Mountain will have it's longest ski season ever according to officials.
The mountain will be open from Nov. 20, 2009 to April 11, 2010.

Appalachian Ski Mountain Opens Burton Snowboard Center

Burton Snowboards, the world's leading snowboard manufacturer, selected Appalachian Ski Mtn. as the only ski resort in North Carolina to be named as an official Burton Learn To Ride Center. The Learn To Ride Center will give beginner snowboarders the best initial snowboarding experience, using proven instruction methods and equipment created specifically for beginners.