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

Friday, January 10, 2014

Great Skiing this Weekend in the North Carolina Mountains

For complete details about NC skiing and snowboarding
visit the NC Ski Resort Guide

Slope conditions and updates as of January 10:

Appalachian Ski Mountain is OPEN - 8 slopes with 5 lifts on a base of 40 - 70 inches.

Beech Mountain Ski Resort is OPEN for skiing and boarding on 14 slopes with 5 lifts on a base of 35 - 60 inches.

Cataloochee Ski Area is OPEN - 17 slopes with 5 lifts on a base of 52 - 66 inches for day and night skiing.

Sapphire Valley Ski Area - is OPEN - beginning noon Friday. Frozen Falls Tubing is open noon Friday.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is OPEN - 18 slopes with 5 lifts on a base of 42 - 85 inches for day and night skiing and boarding. Ice Skating is open. Tubing is open on 6 lanes.

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort is OPEN - 10 slopes with 2 lifts on a base of 35 - 50 inches for day and night skiing and boarding. Tubing is open.

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Fresh Friday at Appalachian Ski Mountain

January 10 at Appalachian Ski Mountain - K2 Pop This! / Fresh Friday 2 The K2 highest ollie tournament goes into round #3. After tremendous success and unbelievable 100cm record in years past, the K2 Pop This! tournament is traveling all around the world, and comes back to ATP for the third season. Win prizes and have lots of fun with friends.

Get lodging information on the Blowing Rock NC Visitor Guide.

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Martin Luther King Weekend at Cataloochee Ski Area

January 17-20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Weekend at Cataloochee Ski Area Holiday rates will be in effect. In addition to the regular twilight and night skiing schedule of Tuesday through Saturday evenings, there will also be twilight and night skiing on Sunday, January 19.

Learn more about Martin Luther King Weekend skiing on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Get local lodging and comp,ete visitor information on the Maggie Valley NC Guide.

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

NC Slope Consitions for January 7, 2014

Slope conditions and updates as of January 7:

Appalachian Ski Mountain is OPEN - 9 slopes with 5 lifts on a base of 38 - 66 inches. Cold weather and natural snow is on the way.

Beech Mountain Ski Resort is OPEN for skiing and boarding on 4 slopes with 3 lifts on a base of 32 - 56 inches.

Cataloochee Ski Area is OPEN - 16 slopes with 5 lifts on a base of 48 - 62 inches for day and night skiing.

Sapphire Valley Ski Area - is OPEN - temporarily closed until noon Friday. Frozen Falls Tubing is closed until Friday.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is OPEN - 17 slopes with 5 lifts on a base of 40 - 66 inches for day and night skiing and boarding. Ice Skating is open. Tubing is open on 6 lanes.

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort is OPEN - 10 slopes with 2 lifts on a base of 30 - 45 inches for day and night skiing and boarding. Tubing is open.

Get links for details about all NC Ski Resorts and Areas on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Wolf Ridge Ski Ticket Special

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort Ticket Special
$17 for one lift ticket, good Monday–Friday (up to a $39 value)
$27 for one lift ticket, good on Sunday (up to a $54 value)
$62.99 for four lift tickets, good Monday–Friday (up to a $156 value)
$99 for four lift tickets, good on Sunday (up to a $216 value)
Skiing for One or Four on Mon - Fri or Sun at Wolf Ridge Ski Resort (Up to 60% Off)

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort is located at 578 Valley View Circle Mars Hill NC

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