Community Open House this weekend at Penland School of Crafts

March 2 -  Penland School of Crafts  holds its annual Community Open House. Each year, Penland's community open house welcomes hundreds of visitors into the studios for demonstrations and hands-on activities. The event is free and all ages are welcome. Hundreds of adults and children from the local Mitchell County as well as mountain visitors will engage in free, quality hands-on studio experiences with over 100 artist volunteers.

Activities may include making glass beads, rollerprinting copper bracelets, creating clay sculptures, screenprinting on bandanas, papermaking, forging garden stakes, painting colorful pastepaper, blowing glass cups or paperweights, making photographic “sun prints”, assembling wooden birdhouses, making souvenir books, and more.

Penland School of Crafts is located just outside Spruce Pine NC. 

FREE 2013 Visitors Guide to Jackson County NC

Get details about hiking, rafting, fly fishing and other mountain outdoor activities in the 2013 Jackson County NC Visitors Guide, now available at no charge from the Jackson County Tourism Development Authority (TDA).

The 48-page, full-color guide explores a variety of leisure pursuits in Jackson County's popular mountain towns of Cashiers, Cherokee, Cullowhee, Dillsboro and Sylva.

Visitors may learn about unique destinations like the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail, the nation's only fly fishing trail, and the Richland Balsam Overlook, the highest point on the Blue Ridge Parkway at 6,053 feet in elevation.

There's also information on shopping, dining and lodging, as well as a detailed pull-out map of hiking trails and waterfalls. Lodging options include cozy bed-and-breakfast inns, cabin rentals, riverside hotels and notable mountain inns.

"Unplug from the hustle and bustle and relax in the scenic mountains of Western North Carolina," said Julie Spiro, executive director of the Jackson County Chamber. To receive a complimentary NC Mountains Visitors Guide, call (800) 962-1911, or submit a request online at: www.MountainLovers.com. The guide can also be downloaded online.

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is located at 773 West Main Street in historic downtown Sylva NC

Wine and Cheese Festival at the Vineyards of Swan Creek

March 2 -   Vineyards of Swan Creek Wine and Cheese Festival   Join the Vineyards of Swan Creek as each vineyard pairs one of their wines with a unique, local cheese from the Ashe County Cheese Factory. The Vineyards of Swan Creek include Raffaldini Vineyards, Dobbins Creek Vineyard, Shadow Springs Vineyard, and Laural Gray Vineyard.

Community Open House this Weekend at Penland School of Crafts

March 2 Penland School of Crafts  holds its annual Community Open House. Each year, Penland's community open house welcomes hundreds of visitors into the studios for demonstrations and hands-on activities. The event is free and all ages are welcome. Hundreds of adults and children from the local Mitchell County as well as mountain visitors will engage in free, quality hands-on studio experiences with over 100 artist volunteers.

Activities may include making glass beads, rollerprinting copper bracelets, creating clay sculptures, screenprinting on bandanas, papermaking, forging garden stakes, painting colorful pastepaper, blowing glass cups or paperweights, making photographic “sun prints”, assembling wooden birdhouses, making souvenir books, and more.

WNC Chef's Challenge for 2/26/13

February 26   WNC Chef's Challenge:   Lexington Avenue Brewery - Chef Mike Fisera VS Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Chef Sean Fernandez.Diner participants will enjoy six plated culinary creations (three from each team) that incorporate a special ingredient and will score each dish. The diners' votes are then tallied along with those from a panel of judges and the weekly winners will continue to participate in the competition.

Reservations for the WNC Chefs Challenge are $49 per individual, and can be purchased online at http://wncchefschallenge.eventbrite.com. Sales tax, and gratuity ($67.97 total) are included in ticket purchase. Held at the Chestnut Restaurant in downtown Asheville NC.

Mountain Spirits: Beer Tasting in Asheville

February 22, 5 PM - 7 PM at Hops and Vines, 797 Haywood Street, Ste, 100, Asheville NC: FREE beer tasting of Pisgah Brewing Seasonal releases.  Meet Jearmy Austin with Pisgah Brewing for debut their seasonal releases, a great opportunity to try some special/rare beers from Pisgah Brewing.

Pisgah Brewing Company describes these beers as:

Red Devil - This 9% Belgian-style ale was originally brewed to commemorate Pisgah's 200th batch. Packed with over one pound of cherries and raspberries per gallon, the Red Devil balances delicately between tart and not-too-sweet.
Valdez - Adhering to the strict philosophy of the Pisgah brewers, this mouth watering coffee stout is brewed just miles downstream from America's most beautiful watershed. Brewed with coffee beans from Dynamite Coffee Roasters, and weighing in at a respectable 6.8% abv, the aroma of fresh coffee leaps from the glass, and finishes slightly dry.
Cosmos - This is Pisgah's tribute to the Belgian tradition and our home-brewing roots. A combination of the rich flavor of a Baltic porter with the subtleness of a special Belgian yeast strain. Bottle-conditioned and aged for months, the authentic organic beer will cellar for years to come.
Benton's Bacon Stout - This year's Bacon Stout was specially brewed with hand selected ingredients chosen by the friends at Blind Pig Supper Club of Asheville. Using Benton's Smokehouse Farms bacon, Riverbend Malts and Coates Family Farms Sorghum Molasses. This one-of-a-kind stout is chock full of Bacon flavor, from the smokey first sip to the rich bodied finish. Officially known as Benton's Bacon Snout! IN THE TANKS NOW. Re-released on January 24th!

Beech Mountain Hosts Retro 80s this Weekend

February 22 - 24   Beech Mountain's Retro 80s Weekend   Beech Mountain's trip back to the 1980s. Friday night will feature live music at 9 PM at Jackalope’s View. Don your 80s gear for a big air competition Saturday afternoon, followed by an apparel contest. 

The  Beech Tree Bar and Grille will host 80’z Enuff at 7 PM on Saturday. Lodging specials start from $80.80 per night, with dinner and equipment rental deals throughout town.

Find a link for the Retro 80s Weekend and complete information about Beech Mountain on the Beech Mountain Visitor Guide.

Black Mountain Marathon and Mt Mitchell Challenge

February 23, 6:45 AM. -Black Mountain hosts the Marathon and Mt Mitchell Challenge.  Marathon and Challenge competitors assemble on the starting line at the bottom of Cherry Street in Downtown Black Mountain. At 7AM the START gun is fired for both races. The First Marathoner will get to the Lake Tomahawk finish line at about 10 AM. The First Challenger will finish about Noon. The official end and cut-off  for both races is 5 PM.

Participant registration is now full, but watching this exciting race is open to all. A portion of the benefits go to local charities.

WNC Chef's Challenge 2013

The WNC Chef's Challenge is once again underway in downtown Asheville.  For the fourth year, the WNC Magazine Asheville and Wine and Food Festival will host the WNC Chefs Challenge. The competition brings together culinary leaders from the region in weekly battles built around a secret ingredient.

The Chestnut Restaurant, located Chestnut Restaurant, 48 Biltmore Avenue in  downtown Asheville NC, will serve as host for the dinners each Tuesday from February 12 through April 30. The quarterfinals and semifinals will follow this summer at the Asheville Wine and Food Festival the week of August 22 through 24.

“This year we are proud to announce that the winner of the competition will receive $5,000," said Festival Director Bob Bowles. “This competition has grown to be recognized across the southeast and we are proud to showcase our great culinary heritage from all parts of Western North Carolina. Where else do you get a chance to experience the culinary cunning of chefs from major resorts to local hometown restaurants?”

Diners participating in the competition will enjoy six plated culinary creations (three from each team) that incorporate a secret ingredient. Each diner scores each dish and the votes from the audience and from a panel of professional chefs, journalists, and culinary experts will then be tallied. A winner will be announced at the end of the night and continues to the next round of competition.

Reservations for the WNC Chefs Challenge are $49 per individual, and can be made by calling (828) 225-6944. Beverages, sales tax, and gratuity are not included. A complete schedule is listed online.  Visit www.ashevillewineandfood.com for more information on the competitors including portraits and biographies and to purchase tickets.

SK NC for President's Day Weekend

Head for the NC ski slopes this President's Day Holiday weekend - light snow flurries are expected with cold, crisp temperatures and lots of packed and groomed snow for a great weekend of skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Enjoy the best slope conditions of the season this holiday weekend.

Appalachian Ski Mountain is open skiing 12 slopes and 6 lifts on a base of 37 - 67 inches. Ice skating is open. Valentine's Day special ice skating session.  February 17: Special Holiday Midnight Blast Session at Appalachian.    Discounted Season Tickets now available. 

 
Beech Mountain Ski Resort is 100% open skiing and boarding 15 trails with 7 lifts on a base of 26 - 66 inches. Ice skating and tubing are open. Light natural snowfall.  


Cataloochee Ski Area will be skiing from the top of the mountain down, including Wild Cat Glade for day skiing only, on 16 trails with 3 aerial lifts and one conveyor lift on a base of 52 -72 inches and a packed powder surface. Tube World is open with 10 lanes of snowtubing fun from 10am until 10pm with 1 3/4 hour sessions available beginning at 10, 12, 2, 4, 6, and 8pm

 
Sapphire Valley Ski Area - is skiing on both slopes with 2 lifts and a base of 20 - 40 inches. Call 828.743.7663 for a live report.  February 16: Great Outhouse Races at Sapphire Valley Ski Area  This annual fun family event is also a fund raiser for the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society.

 
Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is open skiing on 19 slopes with 6 lifts on a base of 39 - 81 inches. Tubing and ice skating are open for all sessions. Snowmaking and natural snowfall.  BOSS HAWG plays their North Carolina Bluegrass Saturday  between 4 and 6 pm in the Base Lodge. February 16-17: NASTAR at noon on Big Red   The Tubing Park is open with sessions at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm.


Wolf Ridge Ski Resort is open with 9 slopes and 2 lifts on a base of 32 - 40 inches. Ice skating is open.

Get links for all NC Ski Resorts and areas, a ski slope locator map, and details about all NC winter sports on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

South Creek Vineyards offers chocolate with Wine Tasting

February 15 - 17, 10 AM - 5 PM   For the Love of Wine and Chocolate at South Creek Vineyards. A pairing of wine and chocolates at South Creek Vineyards and Winery, featuring complimentary chocolates from French Broad Chocolates in Asheville  with your purchased  tasting of Bordeaux wine.  For more information, call 828-652-5729.

South Creek Vineyards and Winery is located at 2240 South Creek Road in Nebo, NC

Asheville's Grove Arcade offers Valentine Sweets and Treats

Asheville's Grove Arcade  celebrates Valentine Romance with jewelry, flowers,  sweets, dining and more.

With its heart tracery and historic ambiance, the Arcade is a great place to find the perfect gift or arrange for a delicious meal for your sweetheart. The Arcade’s locally-owned shops, galleries and boutiques feature jewelry, crafts, women’s clothes, bath products and much more. Stop in Santé WIne Bar and Tap Room for a special bottle or perhaps your cowgirl would enjoy boots or a belt from Vaquera. Splurge on something with sparkle at Roberto Coin or Alexander and Lehnert or grab a bouquet from Studio Flora Diva.

True Confections is baking Be My Valentine cookies, chocolate raspberry heart-shaped tarts and chocolate-covered strawberries.  And, if your sweetheart loves fudge, Nuts About Fudge has you covered. Burgerworx is running their Sweetheart Deal through February 17th.  When you buy two burgers and two drinks, you can enjoy a free large order of fresh cut french fries.  And, if you are flying solo this  Valentine's Day, you can opt to try the Love Stinks Burger, topped with candied bacon, aged blue cheese and homemade roasted garlic mayo.  Burgerworx has new menu items and is now offering a customer rewards card as well.

Cocktails, fine wines and delicious meals are yours for the choosing.  Many Grove Arcade restaurants are offering specials and creating unique meals for the holiday.  Downtown’s “restaurant row” offers unparalleled choice and quality.  Join others enjoying the Valentine’s holiday and supporting locally-owned businesses.


Built by E.W. Grove, the visionary and creator of the Grove Park Inn, the Grove Arcade opened in 1929 and thrived until World War II as one of the country’s leading public markets. The historically renovated Grove Arcade reopened to the public in 2002 as a destination featuring locally-owned shops, galleries, restaurants and businesses.  A lively and beloved downtown landmark, the Arcade is open daily.  Take the self-guided architectural tour, download our period podcast or view the new stop-motion video produced to celebrate our ten-year anniversary.


The Grove Arcade is located at 1 Page Avenue in downtown downtown Asheville NC

What to do in Asheville on Valentine's Day

What to do for Valentine's Weekend in Asheville: 

Bring your sweetie ( of the whole family - kids are FREE this month) to Biltmore for a romantic day at the best rates of the year with current winter discounts.  CLICK HERE for details and online purchase.

Take a One-Hour Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride  at 47% off ($125) - drift up to 2,000 feet above the tree line in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Limited time Groupon offer.

Enjoy a delicious streak dinner for HALF OFF  ($20) at The Fireplace Restaurant - Custom-grilled steaks and seafood such as grouper, oysters, and mahi-mahi are among the favorite choices.

Asheville Massage and Therapeutics   53% OFF ($35) licensed massage therapists knead away aches and stress with an integrated massage approach in a holistic healing center

Get Sweet Treats from Rachel's Delectables - Mini-Cheesecake Sampler or 10-Inch Classic or Gluten-Free Cheesecake. $10  (57% off)

Learn more about what to do in Asheville for Valentine's Weekend on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.

Mountain Spirits: Valentine Weekend Dinner at the WineSeller

February 16 - Dinner and live jazz at the Classic WineSeller, 20 Church Street in Waynesville NC. The music and dinner begin at 7 PM with Jesse Junior vocals, Bill Bares on the piano and Zack Page playing bass.  The cost is $34.99 per person and reservations are required - 828-452-6000.

Learn more about what to do this weekend in Waynesville NC HERE.

Valentine's Day Special at Chimney Rock Park

Date: February 15 - 19   Valentine's Day Special at Chimney Rock Park   Say "I love you" the natural way with a romantic day at Chimney Rock. Buy one regularly-priced adult ticket and get one free during the Park's Valentine's Day special. Rekindle your love where the romantic adventure The Last of the Mohicans was filmed, and gaze at our 75-mile views overlooking Lake Lure where Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey fell in love on the set of Dirty Dancing.

Valentine's Day Event: Appalachian Ski Mountain Ice Skating

February 14   Valentine's Day at Appalachian Ski Mountain   Celebrate with your Valentine at Appalachian Ice Skating Arena. There will be a special skate session from 7-9 PM complete with Valentine Day decorations, music, a roaring rink side bonfire, and more. What better way to spend your evening together? Appalachian will also offer special couple’s photography at the Ice Arena from Joshua Easterling Photography during this session.

Get a link for details about Valentine's Day at Appalachian Ski Mountain on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Beech Mountain Ski Resort’s Banked Slalom

February 9   Beech Mountain Resort’s Banked Slalom   The course will feature berms, hips, slash walls, and doubles. The entry fee is $15 and discounted lift tickets are available to competitors. Registration is in Roots Ride shop from 9am-11:30am. The race will begin at noon. Cash and Prizes will be awarded. A portion of the entry fee goes towards Open Division Winners. Ski and Snowboard Divisions include: GROM 13 and under, Youth 14-17, Mens and Womens Open. Sponsors of this event include: Edge of the World, Smith, DaKine, Flux, and One Ball Jay.

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

Nantahala Outdoor Center Offers Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Planning Clinics

February 16 at the Nantahala Outdoor Center Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers can get Free Planning,  Pack Shakedowns and Gear Discounts.

Planning an upcoming thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail? Join the NOC resident thru-hikers for a FREE detailed planning clinic to help you prepare for the journey of a lifetime.  Clinics will be led by NOC staff that have all formerly thru-hiked and have tens of thousands of trail miles behind them. The event will cover:

• Recommended gear and gear lists
• Food and resupply planning
• Maps
• Common mistakes
• Pack shakedowns, and tips for lightening your load
• FAQ and more

Be sure to bring your backpack and any gear you already have so you can get packing tips and tricks.Still in the market for your gear? There will be special day-of sales and discounts on gear for all clinic attendees.

Get a link for the Nanatahala Outdoor Center and NOC events on the Bryson City NC Visitor Guide.

Cataloochee Ski Area Holds Law Enforcement Appreciation Days

February 7 - 8   Law Enforcement Appreciation Days at Cataloochee Ski Area   Cataloochee supports the law enforcement by offering a special reduced rate for law enforcement personnel and their families. Valid ID required. his 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.

Located in Maggie Valley NC Cataloochee Ski Area 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.

Mardi Gras Begins this week in Asheville

This February the spirit of Mardi Gras invades Asheville with five days of parties, celebrations and Good Times.
Asheville offers a variety of events filled with music, dance and costumes.

February 7 -  LaZoom Mardi Gras Tour.   Get on the purple bus for a humorous twist on a city tour. The creators of LaZoom hail from New Orleans so they know first hand how to throw an authentic Mardi Gras celebration. Take part in one of two Mardi Gras tours where you can enjoy performances by David Earle and the PlowShares.

February 8 - Running of the Winos Asheville Mardi Gras annual traditions of “wine hopping” downtown to spread the Asheville Mardi Gras spirit!

February 9  - Zapow Gallery Steamboat Punk Carnival Show from 7-9 with music by The Extraordinary Contraptions.
Scandal’s Night Club – Krewe Party/Drag Show Party.
Toy Boat – Seduction Side Show with After Party to Follow.
Olive or Twist – Zydeco Dancing.

February 10 - Mardi Gras Grand Parade at 3:05 p.m. in downtown Asheville. This event will happen rain or shine. They'll be dancing in the streets of Asheville.

6th Annual Queen’s Ball: Immediately following the Parade at Pack’s Tavern’s Century Room, Free and open to the public. Music by Bayou Diesel

Fat Tuesday February 12  - Mardi Gras Day


Get a link for details about Mardi Gras events on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide

Dolly Parton Songs Featured at the Flat Rock Playhouse Music on the Rock Series

February 6 - 9   Flat Rock Playhouse Music on the Rock Series   A Tribute to the music of Dolly Parton. Live musical performances by professional entertainers at the Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown Theatre located at 125 South Main Street in historic downtown Hendersonville NC.

Brevard Music Center Announces its 2013 Season

The Brevard Music Center has just released the  2013 season line-up  at Brevard Music Center and this summer is already sizzling, even in February.

This season features seven weeks of classical masterworks including Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto, Stravinsky’s Firebird, and Beethoven’s beloved Fifth Symphony. The summer festival also includes an outstanding lineup of guest artists ranging from rising stars of the classical world, such as pianist Conrad Tao and violinist Bella Hristova, to two of today’s most celebrated soloists—pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and violinist Joshua Bell.

On Saturday, June 22, BMC will present The Ultimate Doo-Wop show featuring performances of doo-wop favorites from the 1950s and 60s. Don your poodle skirts and satin jackets and bring the whole family for an evening celebrating the golden age of popular music.

Conductor and virtuoso trumpeter Jeff Tyzik returns to the Music Center on Saturday, July 27, to lead the Brevard Sinfonia in an evening of music from the movies. Film buffs and music lovers alike will enjoy hearing the themes from their favorite films such as Superman, Casablanca, and Star Wars performed live on stage.

Subscription sales will begin March 1 and single tickets will be available late Spring with the box office scheduled to open May 1. If you are interested in receiving information on purchasing subscriptions, send an email to boxoffice@brevardmusic.org or call (828) 862-2131.

College Week Begins Today at Beech Mountain Ski Resort

February 2 - 10   College Week at Beech Mountain Ski Resort   An annual event during which College students receive the group rate on tickets by showing their college ID in the Group Sales office. Enjoy live music and competitions on both weekends.  

The Bathing Beauty competition will be held today, February Feb 2. Participants will flaunt their stuff in a bathing suit as they cruise the Play Yard Slope from top to bottom. Males and females are encouraged to wear their 1-pieces or bikinis. Registration will be held the day of the even from 9 PM to noon and the event will start at 12:30 PM.

Learn more about Beech Mountain Ski resort and NC Ski Areas on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

New Asheville Restaurant Week Offers Great Food at Great Prices

February 1-7  Asheville Restaurant Week Inaugural Event: Participating restaurants will offer a prix fixe menu ranging from $15–$30 per person.  Get a link for details about Asheville Restaurant Week HERE.

Restaurant Week is an opportunity to try as many great Asheville restaurants as your schedule allows for four incredibly low fixed prices. Ever wondered about that restaurant you thought might be out of your price range? Restaurant Week will allow you to give it a try with the security of knowing exactly what you will be spending.
Restaurants will offer either:

• Lunch: $15 two-course meal for one person.
• Dinner: $30 three-course meal for one person.
• Dinner: $30 two-course meal for two or
• Dinner: $20 two-course meal for two.
  *beverage, tax and gratuity are not included in the special pricing

Make reservations at each individual restaurant.  Not every restaurant accepts reservations, so be sure to contact the restaurant if you are unsure.Participating Asheville Restaurants include:

LUNCH: $15 two-course meal for one person
131 Main   308 Thetford Street in Asheville NC    Menu
The Blackbird    47 Biltmore Avenue in Asheville NC   Menu
Chestnut   48 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville NC   Menu
Corner Kitchen   3 Boston Way, Asheville, NC  Menu
Cúrate    11 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC    Menu
Red Stag Grill   11 Boston Way, Asheville, NC   Menu

DINNER: $30 three-course meal for one person
131 Main   308 Thetford Street in Asheville NC   Menu
The Blackbird    47 Biltmore Avenue in Asheville NC   Menu
Chestnut   48 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville NC     Menu
Corner Kitchen   3 Boston Way, Asheville, NC  Menu
Cucina 24 Restaurant   24 Wall Street, Asheville NC   Menu
Cúrate    11 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC   Menu
FIG   18 Brook Street,  Asheville, NC   Menu
The Lobster Trap   35 Patton Avenue Asheville, NC   Menu
The Market Place Restaurant   20 Wall Street, Asheville NC  Menu
Native Kitchen & Social Pub   204 Whitson Ave., Swannanoa, NC   Menu
Nona Mia     1050 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC   Menu
Pack's Tavern    20 South Spruce Street, Asheville NC
Posana Café    One Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC   Menu
Red Stag Grill   11 Boston Way, Asheville, NC   Menu
Reaz Restaurant & Wine Bar    28 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NC   Menu
Ruth's CHRIS Steak House   26 All Souls Crescent, Asheville, NC  Menu
Storm Rhum Bar & Bistro   125 South Lexington Avenue, Asheville, NC
Sunny Point Café  6262 Haywood Road, Asheville NC  Menu
Vincenzo's Ristorante & Bistro  10 N. Market St., Asheville, NC   Menu

DINNER: $30 two-course meal for two
The Cantina     Menu
Carmel's Kitchen & Bar   1 Page Avenue, Asheville NC  Menu
Chai Pani Restaurant   22 Battery Park Ave., Asheville, NC  Menu
Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge   2 Gerber Road #101, Asheville, NC Menu

DINNER: $20 two-course meal for two 
Moose Café     570 Brevard Rd # 3, Asheville, NC    Menu
Wild Wing Café    161 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC   Menu

NC Ski Resorts Ready for a Great Weekend of Winter Sports

A great weekend for NC Skiing! The NC slopes are sparkling with fresh fallen snow along with lots of snowmaking in the cooler temperatures. Grab your skis, snowboards, tubes or skates (or rent them onsite) and head for the hills and  the best ski conditions of the season.

Appalachian Ski Mountain is OPEN. Fresh natural snow and skiing on 7 slopes with 5 lifts and a base of 40 - 64 inches.

Beech Mountain Ski Resort is skiing 14 slopes with 7 lifts on a base of 16 - 52 inches. Ice skating and tubing are open.  5 inches of New natural snow

Cataloochee Ski Area will be skiing from the top for all three sessions on 16 trails with 4 lifts on a base of 28 - 48 inches with  new natural and made snow.  Tube World is open from 4 PM - 10 PM..

Sapphire Valley Ski Area - .Open with 2 slopes and 2 lifts on a base of 28 - 48 inches.  Call 828.743.7663 for a live report.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is open skiing on 17 slopes with 6 lifts on a base of 35 - 65 inches. Tubing and ice skating are open for all sessions. 8 inches new natural snow.

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort is OPEN skiing 9 slopes with 2 lifts on a base of 34 - 50 inches. The terrain Park is closed but tubing is open


Get links and details for ALL NC Ski areas on the NC Ski Resort Guide