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Friday, January 25, 2013

Appalachian Ski Mountain hosts Dragon Go Big or Go Home

January 26 - Dragon Go Big or Go Home at Appalachian Ski Mountain A unique rail jam that is FREE to enter and offers great prizes, including $100 cash for both Standout Ski and Standout Snowboard, as well as Dragon goggles that will be awarded on the spot to shredders that are killing it. Unique features will be set up for the event, creating a versatile layout with many options to allow creativity.

Get a link for Appalachian Ski Mountain and ski lodging and rentals on the Blowing Rock NC Visitor Guide.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

NC Ski Resorts: Slope conditions for 1-24-13

January 24:
Cooler temperatures continue allowing for more snowmaking and deeper bases. This weekend will be a great time to visit the NC Ski Resorts and hit the slopes for skiing, snow boarding, tubing and ice skating.

Appalachian Ski Mountain is open today with 9 slopes and 6 lifts on a base of 44 - 63 inches.

Beech Mountain Ski Resort is skiing 10 slopes with 4 lifts on a base of 18 - 50 inches. Ice skating and tubing are open. Snowmaking in progress.

Cataloochee Ski Area will be skiing from the top on 16 trails with 5 lifts on a base of 25 - 45 inches. MILITARY APPRECIATION DAYS today and tomorrow. Tube World will re-open today at 4 PM.

Sapphire Valley Ski Area - . Call 828.743.7663 for a live report. Sleet and / or snow storm warnings for Thursday evening and Friday.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is open skiing on 16 slopes with 6 lifts on a base of 26 - 60 inches. Tubing and ice skating are open for all sessions. Snowmaking is in progress.

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort is open today with regular hours skiing 9 slopes with 1 lift on a base of 40 - 72 inches. Snowmaking has been in progress for the last 48 hours.Tubing is open.

Get links to all the NC Resorts and ski areas on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Winterfest in Blowing Rock

January 24 - 27 15th Annual Winterfest Join the Village of Blowing Rock to celebrate the fun side of winter at this annual family event. From the Wine Auction, ice carving and Live Bluegrass, to the Chili Cook-Off, Kids' Activities and the Polar Plunge in Chetola Lake, there's something for everyone.

Get a link for Winterfest and other Blowing Rock NC winter events and ski lodging HERE.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Military Appreciation Days at Cataloochee Ski Area

January 24-25 Military Appreciation Days at Cataloochee Ski Area Cataloochee supports the armed forces by offering a special reduced rate for military personnel and their families . Valid i.d. is required. This special package is only $27 per person and includes a 1 1/2 hour lesson, lift ticket for either day, twilight or night skiing and rental equipment. The combined savings is $56 per person over Cataloochee's regular rates.

Find Cataloochee ski lodging and other local information on the Maggie Valley NC Visitor Guide.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

NC Ski Slopes with Fresh Snow and More Trails Open for the Holiday Weekend

January 20:
With natural snow of 4 - 12 inches and cooler temperatures allowing snowmaking to continue through the night, the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Weekend will be a great time to visit the NC Ski Resorts and hit the NC slopes.

Appalachian Ski Mountain is open today with 10 slopes and 6 lifts on a base of 12 - 22 inches. Snowmaking continues overnight creating peak season conditions this weekend.

Beech Mountain Ski Resort is skiing 12 slopes with 6 lifts on a base of 14 - 42 inches. Ice skating and tubing are open. New snow of 12 inches with snowmaking continuing overnight throughout the Holiday weekend..

Cataloochee Ski Area will be skiing 12 trails with 5 lifts on a base of 16 - 30 inches with 6 inches of new natural snow. Tube World will re-open today from 10 AM -10 PM. The top of the mountain is now open and additional terrain will be available as snowmaking continues. In addition, there will some features for you to ride on Over Easy, right down from the Snack Shack and serviced by the Easy Way Triple Chairlift.There will be three sessions of skiing, day skiing from 8:30am-4:30pm, twilgiht skiing from 1pm until 10pm and night skiing from 6pm until 10pm. Holiday rates are in effect through Monday, January 21.

Sapphire Valley Ski Area is temporarily closed with snowmaking in progress. Tube Hill is open today. Call 828.743.7663 for a live report.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is open with 10 inches of new, natural snow. Skiing today on 15 slopes with 6 lifts on a base of 11 - 43 inches. Tubing and ice skating are open for all sessions. Snowmaking will continue.

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort is open today with regular hours skiing 6 slopes with 2 lift. 6 inches on a base of 34 - 39 of natural snowfall with snowmaking in progress. More trails will open as snow accumulates.

Get links for all NC Ski Resorts, Tubing and winter sports on the NC Ski Resort Guide

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