Natural Snowfall Improves NC ski Resort COnditions

Cataloochee Ski Area, Appalachian Ski Mountain, Beech Mountain Ski Resort, Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, Wolf Ridge and Sapphire Valley Ski Area all report fresh natural snow last night with accumulations up to 6 inches. With cool, crisp temperatures more snowmaking will resume in the late evening hours after closing. Conditions for skiing, boarding, tubing and ice skating are great for the extended holiday weekend.

Get details and links on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

NC Ski Resort Update for 12-27-12

December 27, 2012:

Appalachian Ski Mountain: OPEN with skiing and boarding on 9 slopes with 5 lifts on a base of 18 - 42 inches. Ice Skating open for all sessions.

Beech Mountain Ski Resort: OPEN with 7 trails and 5 lifts on a base of 7 - 32 inches. Snowmaking in progress. Ice Skating is open for all sessions.

Cataloochee Ski Area: OPEN 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM on 10 slopes with 5 lifts on a base  of 10-34 inches with snowmaking in progress. Tube World will be open from 10 AM to 10 PM.

The Sapphire Valley Ski Area: Temporarily closed due to weather.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort: OPEN for all sessions with 9 slopes, 5 lifts and a base of 6 - 34 inches. Ice skating and snow tubing open. Natural snow and snowmaking in progress.

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort: OPEN with 4 slopes and 2 lifts on a base of 16 - 28 inches for skiing, boarding, tubing and ice skating.

Get links for details about all the NC ski resorts and areas on the NC Ski Resort Guide

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Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

Cataloochee Ski Area will be open Christmas Eve and Christmas

December 24 - Cataloochee Ski Area will be skiing on 10 out of 16 slopes, from the top of the quad down, including the Lower Snowbird Trail and Alley Cat with 3 aerial lifts and 2 conveyor lifts operating, on a base of 14-40 inches and a machine worked surface from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM.

Cataloochee will be open Christmas Day from 1 PM until 10 PM and Santa will make a special appearance.

Get a link for more details about Cataloochee Ski Area on the NC Ski Resort Guide

Beech Mountain open for Christmas Eve and Christmas

December 24 -  Beech Mountain Ski Resort holds a Christmas Eve Service at 4:30 at the ice rink. Participants can enjoy a free hot chocolate to celebrate the holiday.

Beech Mountain Resort will close at 430 PM on December 24 and re-open at 12:30 PM on December 25.

Ski with Santa on Christmas Eve at Appalachian Ski Mountain

December 24 - Appalachian Ski Mountain will be open for skiing and snowboarding and Santa will stop by to join in the fun from 1 PM - 4 PM. 6 slopes and 3 lifts are open on a base of 24-40 inches.

ASM is closed for the Night Session on Christmas Eve, and is closed for both Day and Night skiing on Christmas Day. The Appalachian Ice Arena is open for afternoon sessions only.

The Rome Pre-Jib at Appalachian Ski Mountain Today

December 23: Appalachian Ski Mountain hosts The Rome Pre-Jib, hosted by ATP and Recess Ride Shop.
This will be a Jam Format rail jam style event including The Jib Snake Run which is guaranteed to be a unique competition experience.
There will be tons of prizes given out including CASH for tricks! $100 up for grabs on 5 different features plus:
1st Place – Board, Boots, Bindings, and an ASM Season Pass!!!
2nd Place – Board and Bindings!
3rd Place – Boots and Backpack
Top Lady Shred – Board!

The day concludes with a FREE BBQ at 4 PM at RECESS Ride Shop.

Learn more about Appalachian Ski Mountain and skiing and boarding in North Carolina on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

NC Ski Resorts Open this Weekend

Cataloochee Ski Area:  Operating for day, twilight and night skiing from 8:30 AM - 10 PM on 8 out of 17 slopes with 3 aerial and two conveyor lifts operating. Regular rates are in effect. Snowmaking will continue as long as temperatures allow.  Find Cataloochee ski lodging and local information on the Maggie Valley NC Visitor Guide.

Appalachian Ski Mountain: Open for skiing and boarding with 4 slopes on a 12 – 24″ base.  Ice Skating will operate on a regular schedule today, with 3 sessions offered at Noon, 2:30, and 7pm. The Rome Pre-Jib is scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday, December 23. Find Appalachian Mountain ski lodging and local information on the Blowing Rock NC Visitor Guide.

Beech Mountain Ski Resort: Open with skiing on 5 trails with 4 lifts on a base of 10-24 inches. A vareity of Christmas activities are scheduled including visits from Santa and the Holiday Sweater Party. Find Beech Mountain ski lodging and local information on the Beech Mountain NC Visitor Guide.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort: Open for skiing with The Sugarfest Rail Jam today.  Skiing on 8 slopes with 4 lifts on a base of 8-30 inches. Ice skating and tubing are also open. Find Sugar Mountain ski lodging and local information on the Sugar Mountain NC Visitor Guide.

Beech Mountain re-opens Today and welcomes Santa and Weekend Christmas Events

December 21 - Beech Mountain Ski Resort re-opens for skiing today from 9 AM to 10 AM and continue open through the weekend. Santa will be visiting Beech Mountain Friday through Sunday, from 3 PM to 5:30 PM in the View Haus Cafeteria ready to hear everyone's Christmas wishes. Ice skating will be open for all session beginning at noon.

On December 22 The View Haus will host a Holiday Sweater Party from 7 PM to 10 PM  providing live music from Wise Old River. Holiday Beverages will be on special and prizes will be awarded for the best holiday sweater outfit.

On December 24, at 4:30 PM a Christmas Eve Service will be held at the ice rink. Participants can enjoy a free hot chocolate to celebrate the holiday.

Get links and details on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

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NC Skiing on Hold Awaiting colder weather tomorrow

Only Cataloochee Ski Area remains open for skiing today while all the NC Ski Resorts wiat for anticipated colder weather beginning Thursday. Cataloochee is making snow and Appalachian, Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain hope to resume snowmaking Thursday night.

Learn more about NC skiing on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Sugarfest Rail Jam Rescheduled

The Sugarfest Rail Jam has been rescheduled to Saturday, December 22.  Some of the area's best riders will participate in the Rail Ride session at Sugar Mountain Ski Resort. Cash prizes are offered. Sponsored by the Alpine Ski Center.

NC Ski Resort Conditions for 12-17-12

Appalachian Ski Mountain: Skiing temporaily CLOSED due to warm weather.

Beech Mountain Ski Resort:  CLOSED (temporary) but ice skating is open for all sessions..

Cataloochee Ski Area: OPEN  8:30 AM - 4:30 PM with skiing from midstation down on 3 slopes with 2 lifts on a base of 6 - 24 inches.  Night skiing has been postponed awaiting cooler temperatures for more snowmaking.

The Sapphire Valley Ski Area: Opening day for 2012-13 season currently targeted for December 21, with tubing opening on the 19th - weather permitting.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort:  CLOSED (temporary) due to warm weather.  Ice Skating is open with sessions at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm.

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort:   2012-13 opening day not yet announced.

Get links for details about all the NC ski resorts and areas on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Beech Mountain Open Today with Weekday Pricing

December 16 - Beech Mountain Ski Resort is open today from 9 AM to 10 PM with skiing on 4 trails and 2 lifts on a base of 6 - 24 inches. Skating is open from noon to 6 PM. Beech Mountain offers a 7000 square foot outdoor rink located in the center of the Beech Tree Village. Group rates are available and children 4 and under skate free with paying adult.

Learn more about Beech Mountain skiing and ice skating on the NC Ski Resorts Guide.

Cataloochee Open for Day Skiing

December 15 - Cataloochee Ski Area is open today from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM skiing on 3 trails with 2 lifts on a base of  12 - 30 inches. Cataloochee plans to begin night skiing on December 17.

SugarFest Begins Tonight at Sugar Mountain Ski Resort

December 14 - 16     Sugar Mountain Ski Resort hosts the annual weekend of winter fun, SugarFest. There's something for everyone who loves to play in the snow:

Demonstrations of the latest ski and board equipment -
Try out the latest ski and snowboard equipment from Salomon, Volkl, Nordica, Burton, Head, Never Summer, K2, Atomic, Dynastar, Rossignol, Ride, and Line - just about every manufacturer displayed in store showrooms! 9am till 3:30pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Pre-season Ski Clinic for Adults -
1994 Olympic Gold and Silver medalist, Diann Roffe, returns as this year's celebrity coach. 8:30am, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

After Ski Party and Fireworks Display -
Food, drinks and dancing to live bluegrass music by Boss Hawg. 4pm till 7pm, Saturday. Fireworks presented by the Village of Sugar Mountain. 5:45pm, Saturday. 

The Rail Jam -
Come out and watch or throw down with some of the area's best riders in the Ride Rail Jam session. 10am, Sunday.

Paul Wylie Olympic Silver Medalist -
Watch 1992 Olympic Silver medalist Paul Wylie dazzle us with his amazing skating talent. Followed by an on-ice clinic. 7pm Friday.

Meet and Greet Olympic Champions -
Olympic medalists Diann Roffe and Paul Wylie show their medals and sign autographs. 7:30pm, Friday.

SugarFeast -
Hot Chocolate and Whipped Cream Bar: 6pm, Friday. Soup Safari: 11am, Saturday. BBQ and Sweet Tea: 5pm, Saturday. Lots of food and drink to fill you up and enjoy! 

Get a link for SugarFest and Sugar Mountain Ski Resort on the NC Ski Resort Guide. 

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Cataloochee Ski Area making snow day and night

December 12 - Cataloochee Ski Area is open for skiing on 3 slopes with 1 lift from 9 AM - 4:30 PM. Snowmaking began yesterday and will proceed as continuously as much as temperatures allow. Night skiing is scheduled to begin on Monday, December 17.

Get a link for all NC Ski Resorts and areas and a locator map on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

December 11 - Catalooche is reporting colder weather with a few natural fluries and has resumed snowmaking in the evenings. Daytime skiing from 9 AM - 4:30 PM on 3 slopes with 1 lift continues.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is making snow and hopes to re-open soon.

Beech Mountain Ski Resort is making snow and will re-open this Friday, December 14 for skiing from 9 AM - 10 PM.

Sugar Mountain temporaily closes

December 10, 2012 - Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is currently closed for skiing and snowboarding due to weather. The resort will re-open as soon as cold weather returns allowing snowmaking to continue.

Cataloochee Ski Area open today for daytime Skiing.

December 10 - Cataloochee offers skiing from midstation down on 3 slopes with the Omigosh Double Chairlift operating from 9:00 AM until 4:30 PM. There are no beginner lifts operating today. The base is 6 - 29 inches.

Colder temperatures are predicted as the week progresses and more snowmaking can resume.

NC Ski Slopes struggle to stay open during warmer temperatures - cold snap on the way?

December 9: Cataloochee open with skiing from midstation down on 3 slopes and a base of 7-30 inches with the Omigosh Double Chairlift and Easy Way Chairlift operating from 9 AM until 4:30 PM.
December 9: Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is open for all sessions with 2 slopes, 1 lifts and a base of 6 - 26 inches. Ice skating and snow tubing open.
December 9:  Beech Mountain Ski Resort is closed (temporary) and currently scheduled to re-open on December 14.
December 9:  Appalachian Ski Mountain is closed (temporary) Skating is open 12-7 PM

NC SKi Resorts Update for 12/8/12

Appalachian Ski Mountain: Skiing temporaily CLOSED due to warm weather. Skating is open 12-7 PM.

Beech Mountain Ski Resort:  CLOSED (temporary) and currently scheduled to re-open on December 14.

Cataloochee Ski Area: OPEN  8:30 AM - 4:30 PM with skiing from midstation down on 4 slopes with the Omigosh Double Chairlift and Easy Way Chairlift operating. Once again, guests unhappy with conditions will receive a full refund after one run.  Night skiing will begin on Monday, December 17.

The Sapphire Valley Ski Area: Opening Opening day for 2012-13 season currently set for December 15.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort: OPEN open for all sessions with 4 slopes, 1 lifts and a base of 9 - 29 inches. Ice skating and snow tubing open.

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort:   2012-13 opening day not yet announced.

Get links for details about all the NC ski resorts and areas on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

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Find more Catoochee Rental and cabin on the Maggie Valley NC Visitor Guide or the Waynesville NC Visitor Guide.  

Warm Temperatures temporarily close NC Slopes

Both Beech Mountain Ski Resort and Appalachian Ski Mountain are temporarily closed due to the warm weather preventing snowmaking.

Cataloochee is open for day skiing and Sugar Mountain remains open for all sessions.

Alpine Ski Center Sales through Saturday

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NC Ski Resort Update for 12/4/12

Appalachian Ski Mountain: Slopes CLOSED until Dec 8. Ice Skating open from noon until 7 PM. Alpine Ski Shop is open.  

Beech Mountain Ski Resort:  OPEN  9 AM - 4:30 PM  with 5 slopes, 3 lifts on a base of 10-28 inches.

Cataloochee Ski Area: OPEN  8:30 AM - 4:30 PM with skiing from midstation down on 5 slopes with the Omigosh Double Chairlift and Easy Way Chairlift on a base of 10-34 inches. Once again, guests unhappy with conditions will receive a full refund after one run.

The Sapphire Valley Ski Area: Opening Opening day for 2012-13 season currently set for December 15.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort: OPEN for day and night skiing with 5 slopes, 2 lifts on a base of 8-30 inches. Ice Skating is OPEN ofr session from 10 AM - 6 PM. Snow Tubing is OPEN with sessions from 12 PM - 6 PM.

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort:   2012-13 opening day not yet announced.

Get links for details about all the NC ski resorts and areas on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

$5 Ski Tickets Today at Appalachian Ski Moumntain

December 3 at Appalachian Ski Mountain in Blowing Rock pay only $5 for ski lift tickets. ASM celebrates its 50th anniversary by offering skiers the original ticket price - $5. Ski today on 3 slopes with 2 lifts on a base of 12- 16 inches for day time skiing.

Get a link for Appalachian Ski Mountain and other NC Ski Resorts on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Cataloochee Ski Mountain hosts 11 Annual Can-U-Ski Food and Coat Drive Today

December 2 at Cataloochee Ski Mountain - 11th annual Can-U-Ski Food and Coat Drive for Haywood Christian Ministries. Celebrate the season by helping to give back to the community by bringing just 10 cans of food and/or a warm winter coat in good condition and receive a free lift ticket  from 8:30am-4:30pm.

New this season, drop off your food and/or coats in the Ghost Town parking lot at the Haywood Christian Ministries van and you will receive your lift ticket at that time.

Get links for details about all the NC ski resorts and areas on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

NC Ski and Slope Update for 12/1/12

Appalachian Ski Mountain: OPEN  9 AM - 10 PM with day skiing only $5 to celebrath ASM's 50th anniversary.

Beech Mountain Ski Resort:  OPEN  9 AM - 10 PM  with 5 slopes, 4 lifts on a base of 14-30 inches.

Cataloochee Ski Area: OPEN  8:30 AM - 4:30 PM with 7 slopes, 2 lifts on a base of 12-36 inches.

The Sapphire Valley Ski Area: Opening Opening day for 2012-13 season currently set for December 15.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort: OPEN for day and night skiing with 5 slopes, 2 lifts on a base of 13-40 inches. Ice Skating is OPEN ofr session from 10 AM - 6 PM. Snow Tubing is OPEN with sessions from 12 PM - 6 PM.

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort:   2012-13 opening day not yet announced.

Get links for details about all the NC ski resorts and areas on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

NC Ski and Slope Update for 11/30/12

Appalachian Ski Mountain: OPENING DAY for 2012-13 season 9 AM - 10 PM .

Beech Mountain Ski Resort:  OPENING DAY day for 2012-13 season with 5 slopes, 4 lifts on a base of 14-30 inches.9 AM - 10 PM.

Cataloochee Ski Area: OPEN with 7 slopes, 2 lifts on a base of 14-38 inches. 9 AM - 4:30 PM.

The Sapphire Valley Ski Area: Opening Opening day for 2012-13 season currently set for December 15.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort: OPEN with 5 slopes, 2 lifts on a base of 13-40 inches. Ice Skating is OPEN ofr session from 10 AM - 6 PM. Snow Tubing is OPEN with sessions from 12 PM - 6 PM.

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort:   2012-13 opening day not yet announced.

Get links for details about all the NC ski resorts and areas on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Appalachian Ski Mountain Celebrates 50th Anniversary with $5 Lift Tickets

December 1-3 Appalachian Ski Mountain will be celebrating its 50th anniversary by rolling back ski ticket prices to the original 1962 price of $5. This anniversary ticket price is available for daytime ski sessions from 9 AM to 4 PM all three days.

Appalachian is family-owned and operated, employing a staff of 300 to provide a service-oriented "club" like atmosphere. Appalachian offers 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. ASM is located at 940 Ski Mountain Road in  Blowing Rock NC. The 2012-13 season is scheduled for November 3 2012 - March 24 2013.

Learn more about Appalachian Ski Mountain and NC skiing on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Beech Mountain Ski Resort Open for the 2012-13 Season

November 30 - Beech Mountain Resort opens for the season with 5 trails, 4 lifts and a base of 14-30 inches. Operating hours are 9 AM - 10 PM.

Beech Mountain 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. The resort also features ice skating and snow tubing. Snow making is on 100% of the skiing terrain.

Get a link for Beech Mountain Ski Resort and all the latest NC skiing news, including a ski resort locator map,  on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Appalachian Ski Mountain Opens Today

November 30 - Appalachian Ski Mountain (ASM) opens for the 2012-13 season with the first 100 people at the ticket window getting a FREE ticket. The ASM Ski Slopes will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9 AM to 10 PM. and Monday for day skiing.

Ice skating will be open at noon for 2 hours sessions through 7 PM.

The Alpine Ski Shop will be open during skiing hours over the weekend, and from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM daily next week.

Get a link for Appalachian Ski Mountain and all NC Skiing and snow tubing on the NC Ski Resort Guide

NC Ski and Slope update for 11/29/12

Appalachian Ski Mountain: Opening day for 2012-13 season set for November 30.

Beech Mountain Ski Resort:  Opening Opening day for 2012-13 season set for November 30.

Cataloochee Ski Area: OPEN with 7 slopes, 2 lifts on a base of 14-36 inches. 9 AM - 4:30 PM.

The Sapphire Valley Ski Area: Opening Opening day for 2012-13 season currently set for December 15.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort: OPEN with 5 slopes, 2 lifts on a base of 13-40 inches. Ice Skating is OPEN ofr session from 10 AM - 6 PM. Snow Tubing is OPEN with sessions from 12 PM - 6 PM.

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort:  No 2012-13 opening day announced yet.

Get links for details about all the NC ski resorts and areas on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Beech Mountain Ski Resort Opening this Weekend

November 30:  Beech Mountain Ski Resort opens for the 2012-13 season with hours 9 AM - 10 PM.  Beech's new equipment is making lots of snow.

Ice Skating will also open at with the first session at  noon.

Get a link for details on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Appalachian Ski Mountain Opening Day November 30, 2012

At last - cold temperatures and snowmaking have arrived at ASM and the new projected opening day for the 2012-13 season is November 30. Appalachian Ski Mountain plans to open as much terrain as possible Friday. The additional snowmaking tonight will determine exactly what Slopes are open - check back for updates on slope conditions.

As usual on Opening Day, Appalachian will be offering the first 100 guests at the Ticket Window FREE ski tickets.

Ice Skating is also scheduled to open,  beginning at 12 Noon.

Get a link and more details for Appalachian Ski Mountain on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Sugar Mountain SKi Resort Offering Special Weekend Rates

November 24 and 25 Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is offering the following Special early season weekend rates:

Adult Full Day $41 - Child Full Day $32
Adult 1/2 Day $31 0 Child 1/2 Day $20

Adult Twilight $41 - Child Twilight $32

Adult Night $25 - Child Night $20

The base is 8 - 30 inches on 2 slopes with 1 lift.

Snowmaking is in progress and Ice Skating is open for 2 hour sessions from 10 AM through 8 PM.

Cataloochee Ski Area will open for three sessions during the Thanksgiving Weekend

November 23 - Cataloochee Ski Area will operate three sessions from 8:30 AM - 10 PM, with skiing from midstation down on Lower Omigosh, Over Easy and Rabbit Hill on a base of 8"-18" and a loose granular surface with some thin spots.

Enjoy the start of the holiday weekend on the NC Ski Slopes. Modified holiday rates of $50 for adult and $40 for juniors for day or twilight skiing and $25 for either adult or junior for night skiing in effect from November 23 through November 25. Day, twilight, and night skiing on 11/23 and 11/24. Day skiing only on 11/25.

Snowmaking weather is predicted to return as early as Friday night and continue through until next week, allowing snowmaking to resume soon.

Sugar Mountain open for daytime Skiing and Skating

November 19:  Sugar Mountain open for daytime skiing with 2 slopes and 1 lift on a base of 9-30 inches. Ice skating session at 10, 12, 2, 4, 6.

Day Skiing today at Cataloochee

November 19 - Cataloochee Ski Area is open today for skiing on 3 trails with 2 lifts on a base of 14-24 inches. Hours are 9 AM - 4:30 PM.

Get a link for details about Cataloochee on the NC Ski Resort Guide

NC Skiing Resort updates: Cataloochee Ski Area and Sugar Mountain Ski Resort Open Today

November 18 - Cataloochee Ski Area will be open from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM, skiing from midstation down on Lower Omigosh, Over Easy and Rabbit Hill with 1 lift on a base of 14- 20 inches.  Lift tickets are $35 and yes, once again...guests unhappy with conditions will be given a FULL refund after making one run>

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is open for skiing and ice skating. Skiing on 2 slopes with one lift and a base of 9 - 30 inches. Half day and full day rates are offered.

Get links for NC Ski Resorts, slope conditions and weather forecasts on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Ice Skating Opens Today at Sugar Mountain

November 17 - Sugar Mountain Ski Resort opens its Ice Skating for the 2012 Season today with sessions at 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm and 8 pm.

Daytime skiing is open with full and half day sessions.

Cataloochee Open for Skiing this Weekend

November 17 - Cataloochee Ski Area will be open from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM, skiing from midstation down on Lower Omigosh, Over Easy and Rabbit Hill, lift tickets are $35 and  again...guests unhappy with conditions will be given a FULL refund after making one run if not satisfied with the slope base and conditions.

Day Skiing Today at Cataloochee and Sugar Mountain

November 15 - Both Cataloochee Ski Area and Sugar Mountain Ski Resort are open today for daytime skiing. Cataloochee offers 2 slopes with 1 lift on a base of 6-12 inches. Sugar Mountain has 2 slopes open with 1 lift and a base of 6-26 inches.

Get links and details on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Appalachian Ski Mountain Postpones Opening Day

Appalachian Ski Mountain has announced a postponement of their planned Opening Day, November 16. Although the weather has been somewhat seasonal for early November, sustained temperatures have not yet dropped in the range needed for productive snowmaking at Appalachian. More information regarding snowmaking, ice skating, and opening day will be announced as soon as it becomes available.

Alpine Ski Center Holiday Sale Begins November 16

It's easy to save with Gift Bucks and Alpine's Holiday Sale

Sugar Mountain Open today for Skiing

November 15 - Sugar Mountain Ski Resort re-opens for day skiing on 3 slopes with 1 lift on a base of 6-26 inches.  Adult Full Day $30, Child Full Day $25;  Adult 1/2 Day $25. Child 1/2 Day $15

Get a link for Sugar Mountain on the NC Ski Resort Guide

Cataloochee Re-opens Today

November 14, 9 AM - Cataloochee Ski Area re-opens for daytime skiing from midstation down on Lower Omigosh and Rabbit Hill.  Lift tickets are $30 and any guests unhappy with conditions will be given a FULL refund after making one run. More than one run will be considered acceptance of current conditions. .

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Thanksgiving Turkey Treat Special at Sugar Mountain

Spend Thanksgiving at Sugar Mountain  - for one low price, you can ski or ride any 4 sessions during the the 4 days of the Thanksgiving weekend, November 22-25, 2012 for just $115. This special offer expires Monday, November 19, 2012 at 3 PM. 

If Sugar is not open because of weather, you can ski or ride any 4 non-holiday weekdays throughout the year. To purchase your Turkey Treat  call 1-800-sugarmt x261.

Get details about Sugar Mountain Ski Resort on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Sugar Mountain and Cataloochee wait for cold weather

November 12 - Sugar Mountain Ski Resort and Cataloochee Ski Area were open  last weekend but are closed and "on hold" awaiting a drop in the temperatures to resume snowmaking. Colder weather is predicted in the next few days.

Cataloochee Joins Monarch with One Planet, One Pass

New this season at Cataloochee Ski Area season pass holders receive three FREE days of skiing or riding with no black out days at Monarch Mountain. One Pass passholders receive three FREE days of skiing or riding with no black out days at Cataloochee in return. Visit http://skimonarch.com/ for more details! Even more reason to become a CAT (or Monarch Mountain) season pass holder this year. 

Monarch Mountain is located in south central Colorado and serves up an average of 350” of all natural snow. Families love Monarch because of the friendly staff, ease of parking, and how the slopes funnel everyone back to the same base area. Experts love the challenging hike-to terrain of Mirkwood Basin and the Monarch Snowcat Tours.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort now open for the 2012-2013 Season

November 10-11: Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is open daytime skiing on 2 slopes with 1 lift on a base of 7-29 inches. Full day rate adult-$30, child $25; half day $25/$15.

Cataloochee Ski Area Opens for 2012 - 2013 Season

November 10-11: Cataloochee Ski Area open this weekend from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, skiing 2 slopes with one lift on a base of 4-12 inches. Snow making will continue in the evenings, weather permitting. Lift tickets will be $30 both days.  Get a link for details about Cataloochee Ski Area HERE

Appalachian Ski Mountain Special Tent Promotion

FREE Night Ski Ticket - with $60+ purchase. Print and present the coupon below to get your free ski ticket.
October 19 - 29 Alpine Ski Shop is having its 15th Annual Tent Sale slopeside on Appalachian Ski Mountain. 

Get up to 70% off on adult, children and toddler clothing; helmets, ski and snowboarding equipment, accessories and tools. There will also be a drawing for a 2012-13 season pass.

Get more info online HERE.

Appalachian Ski Center Kick-off Sale