* * * Ski Resorts and Ski Areas in North Carolina * * *

Friday, December 6, 2013

NC Ski Report for 12/6/13

Slope conditions and updates as of December 6:

Appalachian Ski Mountain is OPEN - Operations are suspended for Friday 12/6 in anticipation of a thunderstorm both day and evening. Skiing, Riding, and Ice Skating will resume on Saturday, December 7 on a regular schedule. Saturday anniversary prices are $5.00!

Beech Mountain Ski Resort is OPEN for day skiing and boarding on 8 slopes with 3 lifts on a base of 12 - 30 inches.

Cataloochee Ski Area is OPEN - 8 slopes with 3 lifts on a base of 12 - 28 inches for day skiing until 4:30. There are some thin and bare spots and a loose granular surface. A return of more seasonable temperatures and snowmaking on Sunday evening is anticipated.

Sapphire Valley Ski Area - is CLOSED. Frozen Falls Tubing had 11/29 Opening, but is temporarily closed from 12/2 to 12/14.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is OPEN - 8 slopes with 3 lifts on a base of 8 - 38 inches for day and night skiing and boarding. Ice Skating is open. Tubing is open on 3 lanes.

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort is OPEN Operations are suspended for Friday 12/6with expectation to reopen on Saturday, weather permitting.

Get links for all the NC Ski Resorts, Areas and Tube Parks on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Thursday, December 5, 2013

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.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Appalachian Ski Mountain host Burton Riglet Park Tour

December 7 Burton Riglet Park Tour at Appalachian Ski Mountain. A product demo and mini snowboard park for the little boarders. A custom children’s learning terrain area will be provided at the base of ASM and Burton Snowboard experts will be offering a free “introductory terrain park experience” for children ages 2 to 6. The idea is to get children comfortable on the snow, and moving over small changes in terrain. Registration is FREE and helmets are required or all participants.

Get a link for details about the Burton Riglet Park Tour and Appalachian Ski Mountain on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Appalachian Ski Mountain Celebrates 52 Years this Weekend with $5 Ski Tickets

December 7 - 8 Appalachian Ski Mountain Anniversary Celebration Come celebrate Appalachian's 52nd year of family fun as they roll back tickets to 1962 prices. Pay only $5 for Ski Tickets for the Day Session from 9 AM to 4 PM.

Appalachian Ski Mountain is located in Blowing Rock NC.

Monday, December 2, 2013

NC Ski Report for 12/2/13

Slope conditions and updates as of December 2:

Appalachian Ski Mountain is OPEN - 9 slopes with 5 lifts on a base of 14 - 26 inches. Night skiing fro 5 - 10 PM. Ice Skating is open for regular sessions.

Beech Mountain Ski Resort is OPEN for day skiing and boarding on 8 slopes with 3 lifts on a base of 14 - 32 inches.

Cataloochee Ski Area is OPEN - 10 slopes with 4 lifts on a base of 32 - 50 inches for day skiing until 4:30.

Sapphire Valley Ski Area - is CLOSED. Frozen Falls Tubing had 11/29 Opening, but is temporarily closed.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is OPEN - 9 slopes with 4 lifts on a base of 14 - 50 inches for day and night skiing and boarding. Ice Skating is open. Tubing is open on 3 lanes.

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort is OPEN for day skiing on 3 slopes with 2 lifts on a base of 12 - 36 inches.

Get links for all the NC Ski Resorts, Areas and Tube Parks 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