Party in your Park on Beech Mountain this Weekend

January 18    Party in your Park    With three teams, three features, and a whole lot of good times – Party in Your Park is pretty much that, except you can win a few things. Prizes will be given for Best Trick, Hardest Charging, Best Style. It’s a party, so ride to have fun.

Learn more about Party in the Park and get a link for Beech Mountain skiing and boarding on the NC Ski Resort Guide. 

Youth Sledding Hill at Beech Mountain is Open Daily All Winter

December 12, 2013 BEECH MOUNTAIN, N.C. - A kid-favorite winter attraction in the North Carolina mountains has opened for the 2013-14 season.  Beech Mountain's youth sledding hill offers a wonderland of fun daily for children 12 and under. Located next to the town's visitors center, the hill provides good sledding conditions with a combination of natural and man-made snow.

The free sled run is operated by Beech Mountain Parks and Recreation Department seven days a week (weather permitting) with safety personnel on duty. A loud speaker plays music and hot chocolate is available at nearby restaurants.

Plastic sleds are required. Families may bring their own, or sleds are available for rent or purchase at nearby stores on the mountain.

"The sledding hill is a great option for families with younger children who aren't ready for skiing or snowboarding yet, but still want to play in the snow," says Amy Morrison of the Beech Mountain Tourism Development Authority. "We get calls starting in September asking when the sledding hill is going to open. People plan their vacations knowing that they can use the hill. It's quite a popular attraction every winter."

And it's not just kids who love the hill. Parents like the heated restrooms and lobby in the adjacent visitors center, which offers complimentary Wi-Fi service. They've even been known to share a sled with the kids, sometimes for hours at a time.

Beech Mountain, at an elevation of 5,506 feet, is the highest town in Eastern America with an average annual snowfall of 84.6 inches. And when Mother Nature doesn't cooperate, powder is available from a snow gun purchased exclusively for the sledding hill.

Hours of operation are: 1 to 5 PM weekdays; and 9 AM to 5 PM on weekends and holidays. The sledding hill stays open through late February or early March, depending on the weather. Real-time sledding hill conditions are available by calling the visitors center toll-free at (800) 468-5506. Additional info is at: www.beechmtn.com.

Beech Mountain Opens New Skybar this Weekend

December 7 - Grand Opening of "5506"   Beech Mountain's new Skybar.    Beech Mountain has added a new amenity for guests - a skybar providing food and beverage service at the top of the mountain. This newly-constructed facility has been named "5,506", paying tribute to the elevation that gives Beech Mountain the title of highest ski area in eastern America. Step off the chairlift and into a cozy, glass roundhouse, where you can enjoy food, drinks and snacks in comfort. Be sure to check out the large deck, with beautiful panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Learn more about Beech Mountain Ski Resort on the NC ski Resort Guide.

NC Ski Season Closes on a High Note

All NC ski Resorts, Areas and Slopes are now closed for the 2012-13 season. With plenty of winter weather in March making up for the slow start in November and December, Cataloochee Ski Area was open a record number of days at 149. Sugar Mountain Resorts Slopes were the last to close on March 31 with a final base depth up to 72 inches.

Appalachian Ski Mountain concluded its season with some of the best conditions for closing day in over a decade. Beech Mountain Resort Slopes made major improvements for the 2012-13 season and will be offering more warm weather activities than ever, including mountain biking, summer lift rides and other events. Sapphire Valley is ready to welcome spring with great golf, tennis, hiking, dining and events. 

Season Ski tickets are available for the 2013-14 season at discounts. Get a link for all NC ski Slopes HERE.

Beech Mountain Ski Resort now CLOSED for the 2012-13 Season

March 24, 2013 - Beech Mountain Ski Slopes are now CLOSED after yesterday's conclusion to a great winter 2012-13 season. With plenty of snow and perfect ski conditions the last month of the season ended with good times and happy memories for all.

On March 30 Beech Mountain will hold its annual Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt at Buckeye Recreation Center, marking the transition from winter to spring events at Beech.

The event begins at  9AM and is FREE and Family-friendly. The Egg Hunt is for 12 and under. Spring is in the air and the Easter Bunny is back after the annual appearance on the slopes. Hop on down to the Buckeye Recreation Center to enjoy games, a visit from the Easter Bunny, the Bunny Hop, a bunny petting zoo, and an Easter Egg Hunt. There is sure to be something for everyone in your family to enjoy. There will be a light breakfast included in the celebration for a donation of your choice.

Learn more about Beech Mountain year around events and attractions on the Beech Mountains NC Visitor Guide.

Beech Mountain Ski Condo - Getaway this weekend to Ski Beech!

Year around gorgeous mountain views - 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 8. Gas fireplace, kitchen equipped with all the fun gadgets. Lots of deck. Minutes from ski slopes, recreation center and dining. Beech Mountain Club privileges included. $175 - $225 night, $1225 week.  See condo photos, details and rental availability

Learn more about Beech Mountain NC HERE. 

Beech Mountain Hosts Snowshoe Championship

January 12 NC Snowshoe Championship This 2nd annual event at Beech Mountain includes a recreational and competitive 5k run, a kids snowshoe scramble, and a competitive 10K State Championship qualifier for the National Snowshoe Championship to be held in Bend, Oregon. Previous experience not necessary, and there will be snowshoe rentals available.

The snowshoe event is sponsored by the Town of Beech Mountain Parks and Recreation Department.