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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Thanksgiving Day Skiing on the NC Slopes

Thanksgiving Day November 28, 2013:

Appalachian Ski Mountain is OPEN from 9 AM - 5 PM on 8 slopes and 2 terrain parks with 5 lifts on a base of 10 - 20 inches. Natural snowfall. Night skiing fro 5 - 10 PM. Ice Skating is open for regular sessions.

Cataloochee Ski Area is OPEN from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM - 9 slopes with 4 lifts on a base of 24 - 42 incheswith 3-5 inches of natural snowfall. Cataloochee will also be serving Thanksgiving turkey dinner with all the trimmings beginning at 11:30 AM on Thanksgiving Day. The cost for the dinner is $10.75 plus tax.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is OPEN 9 AM - 4:30 PM - 5 slopes with 2 lifts on a base of 10 - 42 inches for day and night skiing and boarding. Ice Skating is open. 4+ inches of natural snowfall. Thenksgiving Turkey Treat: For one low price, you can ski/ride any four sessions during the four days of the Thanksgiving weekend.

Get a link for details about all NC ski Resorts and Areas on the NC Resort Guide.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Appalachian Ski Mountain Opens for the Season Tomorrow, November 27, 2103

Appalachian Ski Mountain will open for the 2013-2014 Season on Wednesday, November 27. Opening Day 2013 will offer more terrain and a deeper base than ever before in Appalachian's history. The 52nd season will begin bigger and better than ever before with riding on 9 slopes, including 2 terrain parks.

Ice Skating will also be open on the regular schedule Wednesday November 27, with 3 sessions from 12 - 2 PM at 2:30 – 4:30, and 7-9 PM.

The first 100 guests to the ticket cashier window on opening day receive a free ski ticket. The Opening Weekend Contest is scheduled for Saturday, November 30. Don’t miss the action and your chance to win a bunch of prizes including some CASH.

Thanksgiving Day Hours: The Slopes will be open 9 AM – 5 PM. Ice Skating will offer 2 sessions from 12-2 PM, and 2:30-4:30 PM.

November 29 - 30 come enjoy Appalachian's Thanksgiving Midnight Blast. The slopes open until Midnight on both Friday and Saturday night.

Get a link for Appalachian Ski Mountain and all the NC ski slopes on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Monday, November 25, 2013

NC Ski Slopes Open

November 25, 2013:

Cataloochee Ski Area is OPEN - 9 slopes with 3 lifts on a base of 18 - 35 inches for day skiing until 4:30.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is OPEN - 5 slopes with 2 lifts on a base of 8 - 34 inches for day and night skiing and boarding. Ice Skating is open.

Appalachian Ski Mountain will open on 11/27/13, WEATHER PERMITTING

Beech Mountain Ski Resort will open on 11/29/13, WEATHER PERMITTING

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort is CLOSED with snowmaking in process.

Sapphire Valley Ski Area is CLOSED.

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

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Sugar Mountain Resort offers Thanksgiving Turkey Treat

11/28-12/1 Thanksgiving Turkey Treat at Sugar Mountain Ski Resort Spend your Thanksgiving on the Sugar Ski Slopes this year. For one low price, you can ski/ride any 4 sessions during the the 4 days of the Thanksgiving weekend for just $115. This offer expires Monday, November 25, 2013 at 3 PM.

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

Get a link for Sugar Mountain Resort and all the NC ski slopes on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Cataloochee Continues Snowmaking

Snowmaking has continued since yesterday morning at 1 AM on 3/4 of the mountain down and today Cataloochee will be skiing for one session only, day skiing from 9 AM - 4:30 PM on 4 slopes from midstation down with 2 lifts and 1 conveyor lift operating on a 18-32" base and machine groomed surface.

Lift tickets will be $35 for adults and $25 for juniors age 5-12 with the reduced rate continuing through Sunday. Regular rental rates will apply and early season operating hours are 9 AM until 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday and 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday. There will be no half day rates available at this time, but they will be again be offering a one run refund. Purchase your lift ticket and make one run and if you are not satisfied after your first run within the first 30 minutes, your money will be refunded for your purchase.

Get a link for Cataloochee Ski Area and all the mountain ski slopes 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