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Friday, January 27, 2017

NC Ski Slopes OPEN despite Persistent warm weather

Slope conditions and updates as of January 27, 2017:

Appalachian Ski Mountain is OPEN for the 2016-17 Season Skiing 9 slopes with 5 lifts on a base of 12 - 30 inches. 1/28-29 USASA Skier/Boarder X; 2/1 - Appalachian Cup Series; 2/4 - Burton Riglet Park Tour; 2/5, 3/5 - $10 Sunday Nights (half night)

Beech Mountain Ski Resort is OPEN for the 2016-17 Season Skiing on 8 slopes with 5 lifts on a base of 12 - 26 inches. Tubing is currently closed, ice skating is open. 2/4-12 College Week; 2/5 USASA Southeastern Series; 2/5 Superbowl Party at The Beech Tree Bar & Grille

Beech Mountain Slopes Trail Map

Cataloochee Ski Area is OPEN for the 2016-17 Season    Snowmaking in progress and moving up the mountain as cold weather continues Skiing on 4 slopes with 2 lifts on a base of 8-12 . Tube World is open. 1/26-27 Military Appreciation Weekend; 2/2-3 Law Enforcement Appreciation Days

Sapphire Valley Ski Area is OPEN for the 2016-17 Season    Call 828-743-7663 for the latest information on slope conditions, open trails and the Frozen Falls Tube Park.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is OPEN for the 2016-17 Season    Skiing on 7 slopes with 4 lifts on a base of 12 - 36 inches. Skating and Tubing are open. 2/5 High Country Junior Race Series Giant Slalom; 2/19 High Country Junior Race Series Giant Slalom

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort is OPEN for the 2016-17 Season   Skiing on 4 slopes with 3 lifts on a base of 20 inches. Tubing open.

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