Ski NC - The Slopes are OPEN and Conditions are Great for Winter Sports

North Carolina Ski Resorts and Areas will ALL be open this weekend with great conditions from natural and man made snow. Check the individual websites for specific times and special events.

Slope and Resort reports as of 12-15-2017:

Appalachian Ski Mountain is  OPEN for the 2017-18 Season   Skiing 7 trails with 5 lifts on a base of 24-36 inches.   Ice Skating now open.   December 24 - Skiing with Santa; December 25 - Christmas Day Skiing,  ASM will be open until Midnight every Friday and Saturday Night from December 9 - March 17.  1 PM - 10 PM.  Ski or Ride for only $10 on the first Sunday of each month (Dec 3, Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 4) 1/2 night session is from 7:30 – 10 PM, purchase online and get an extra hour FREE - 6:30-10PM.



 
Beech Mountain Ski Resort is OPEN for the 2017-18 Season   Skiing 12 trails with 5 lifts on a base of 16 - 46 inches.  December 16, 17 - Santa visits Beech Mountain; Ongoing - Music and events at Beech Tree Bar and Grille and Beech Mountain Brewery.




 


Cataloochee Ski Area is  OPEN for the 2017-18 Season.  Skiing 16 slopes with 4 lifts on a base of 28 - 52 inches from 9 AM to 4:30 PM with night skiing beginning 12/16.  December 25 - Christmas Day Skiing with Santa 1 PM - 10 PM.









Sapphire Valley Ski Area is   OPEN for the 2017-18 Season. Opening Day December 16.  Beginner and Training slope 29 - 49 inches; Main Slope 29 - 51 inches. Frozen Falls Tube Park: 30 - 42 inches.
 




Sugar Mountain Ski Resort  is OPEN for the 2017-18 Season  Skiing 12 slopes with 4 lifts on a base of 16 - 48 inches for day and evening sessions. 12/8 - Pre-Season Ski Clinic; 12/8 - SugarFest. Ice skating is open with sessions at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm. Tubing is open. Live music weekends at the All Decked Out Grill.

 


  Wolf Ridge Ski Resort  is OPEN for the 2017-18 Season   Skiing 10 slopes with 2 lifts on an average base of 50 inches. Tube Run is OPEN 9.00 AM to 10.00 PM.

Get links for ALL NC Ski Resorts and Ski Areas on our 

NC Skiing and Winter Sports Guide 

Totally 80's Retro Ski Weekend at Beech Mountain Resort

February 20 - 22, 2015   Totally 80's Retro Ski Weekend   The events stat at 5 PM Friday. It's a ski slope "time machine" weekend as Beech Mountain relives the New Wave era of big hair, leg warmers, Members Only Jackets and colorful ski clothes. So dig out your retro ski garb and wax up those vintage 210s. You'll have, like, a totally tubular experience. 

Here's a sampling of what's in store: Dinner specials and ski rentals for $19.80, two night lodging specials starting at $188.80 (+tax), Madonna Look-Alike Contest on Friday night and Appearances by the Carolina Ghostbusters and Bret Michaels tribute artist. 

Celebrate St Patrick's Day at Appalachian Ski Mountain

March 17 - St Paddy's Day at ASM.  A fun filled day of park shredding and a shot at winning some great prizes from Grenade and the Alpine Ski Shop.

All ages and abilities are encouraged to sign up for this Jam Session, which will be held in the Appaljack Terrain Park on 4 select features. A short jam session (10-15 minutes) will take place on each feature. The Alpine Ski Shop crew will be on site to award prizes for best trick on each individual feature for both skiers and snowboarders.
Registration is FREE and will be held in the Alpine Ski Shop from 10-Noon. The event will begin around 1 PM.

The only prerequisite is that all participants must wear green!Appalachian Ski Mountain is skiing 12 slopes with 6 lifts on a base of 49 - 93 inches. Get a link for Appalachian Ski Mountain HERE.

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.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort hosts SugarFest this Weekend

December 14 - 16    SugarFest, the annual weekend of winter fun at Sugar Mountain Ski Resort offers something for everyone who loves to play in the snow:

Demonstrations of the latest ski and board equipment -
Try out the latest ski and snowboard equipment from Salomon, Volkl, Nordica, Burton, Head, Never Summer, K2, Atomic, Dynastar, Rossignol, Ride, and Line - just about every manufacturer displayed in store showrooms! 9am till 3:30pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Pre-season Ski Clinic for Adults -
1994 Olympic Gold and Silver medalist, Diann Roffe, returns as this year's celebrity coach. 8:30am, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

After Ski Party and Fireworks Display -
Food, drinks and dancing to live bluegrass music by Boss Hawg. 4pm till 7pm, Saturday. Fireworks presented by the Village of Sugar Mountain. 5:45pm, Saturday. 

The Rail Jam -
Come out and watch or throw down with some of the area's best riders in the Ride Rail Jam session. 10am, Sunday.

Paul Wylie Olympic Silver Medalist -
Watch 1992 Olympic Silver medalist Paul Wylie dazzle us with his amazing skating talent. Followed by an on-ice clinic. 7pm Friday.

Meet and Greet Olympic Champions -
Olympic medalists Diann Roffe and Paul Wylie show their medals and sign autographs. 7:30pm, Friday.

SugarFeast -
Hot Chocolate and Whipped Cream Bar: 6pm, Friday. Soup Safari: 11am, Saturday. BBQ and Sweet Tea: 5pm, Saturday. Lots of food and drink to fill you up and enjoy! 

Get a link for SugarFest and Sugar Mountain Ski Resort on the NC Ski Resort Guide. 

March Madness on the NC Ski Slopes Includes New Snow

March 5 Sugar Mountain Sk Resort March Madness  begins today and runs through the end of the season, Sugar offers up to 25% savings on lift tickets, rental equipment, and lessons. Some restrictions apply.
Beginning Monday, March 5, Cataloochee Ski Area will operate from 1 PM until 10 PM, Monday through Friday and 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday, through the end of planned daily operations for the season on Sunday, March 25. During the late season operating schedule,  twilight and night skiing will be Monday through Friday and day skiing only on Saturdays and Sundays. New snow was made last night as temperatures dropped.


March 5, Beech Mountain Ski Resort will operate the day session only, extending session hours from 9 AM to 6 PM, while offering the best-valued lift ticket in the area. An all day ticket, running 9 hours, will be offered at only $30. Half-day sessions will run from 9 AM  to 1 PM, and 1 PM to 6 PM, for the low price of $20. Prices and hours will remain in effect for the remainder of the season.   50% off everything in all retail locations including FLOW, Arbor, Grenade, Atomic, Billabong, and Scott.  Fresh snow!

March 5  March Madness begins at Sugar Mountain Ski resort with  25% savings on lift tickets, rentals and lessons. Temperatures are in the teens, it's snowing and snow making continues to add more coverage to the slopes. With 3-4 inches of new natural snow and more snowkmaking, conditions are good  for Spring skiing.  The Sugar Mountain Sports Shop continues to sell all 2012 and older Spyder samples at 30-60% off retail.

Both Wolf Ridge Ski Resort and Sapphire Valley Ski Slopes are now closed for the season.

Back to the 80s at Beech Mountain this Weekend

February 24-26  Retro 80s at  Beech Mountain NC. Enjoy a fun-filled trip back to the 1980's including:

-Lodging specials from $80.80 per night

-$19.80 restaurant dinner deals

-80's DJ for Saturday's Railfest

-Facebook 80's ski garb contest

-Live 80's bands each night!

Daily Ski Rental Specials:

*$19.80 adults, $10.80 children, $27.80 snowboards at Fred's General Mercantile (828) 387-4838 (Fred's also has bandanas 3 for $8.80)

*Friday 24th - $10.80 Skis, $15.80 Snowboards at Beech Meadows Ski Shop (828) 387-4777

*Saturday/Sunday 25-26 - $16.80 Skis, $24.80 Snowboards at Beech Meadows Ski Shop (828) 387-4777

Find Beech Mountain Lodging at:

The Pinnacle Inn - suites, or one and two bedroom condominiums - complete with full kitchens, cozy living rooms, fireplaces, cable TV, and telephone (some with washer/dryer). Facilities: indoor heated pool, 2 hot tubs, steam room, dry sauna, exercise room, recreation area with ping pong, pool table, electronic games, 2 tennis courts, miniature golf, shuffleboard, playground, meeting room.  Get rates and check availability

Archer's Mountain Inn - 15 guest rooms with complimentary breakfast, fireplace, porch (some with mountain view), some with microwave and mini fridge. 5 vacation cabins. On site restaurant and lounge. Seasonal packages offered.  Event facilities.  See lowest rates and availability

Get more Beech Mountain Lodging and ski information HERE

President's Day Weekend on the NC Ski Slopes

Feb  17-20,  Calatoochee Ski Area   -  President's Day Weekend at Cataloochee Holiday rates in effect 2/17/12- 2/20/12. 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, February 19. Maggie Valley NC

Feb  18 , Beech Mountain Ski Resort -    Snowman Building Contest Strut your frosty stuff at our Annual Snowman building contest. Your creativity is the limit (family friendly), just bring your own accessories. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative and superlative snowman/woman.  Beech Mountain NC

Feb  19,  Sugar Mountain Resort -   High Country Junior Race Series Giant Slalom - Championship. A Giant Slalom competition for all High Country junior racers. Registration is from 7:30am-8:30am. Race start is 9 AM on Big Red. Sugar Mountain NC

Feb  20,  Appalachian Ski Mountain   -  50th Celebration Family Days Special “Family Days” continue ASM's 50th year celebration with a Live 60’s Band; Every “Elvis” skis free (Sideburns & Costume Required;  Tethered Hot-Air Balloon Rides 1:30 – 3:30; 50th Celebration Golden Scavenger Hunt Parts 4 & 5 (Items 31-40); The Sanctuary Massage Stations 1-4pm; Free Professional Family Ski Portrait 10am – 3pm; Pig Pickin’ 11am – 3pm; Free Junior Ice Skating (ages 12 & under) with paid adult / limit 4 Juniors per family, Offered at special morning session 9 – 11am.  Blowing Rock NC

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort will have 10 of 23 slopes open with two lifts on a base of  23-29 inches of groomed surface. Ridge Lodge will be re-opened, along with the Ridge Runner slope and lift, for the Holiday weekend starting at 5 PM today. Marshall NC

Sapphire Valley Ski Slopes is planning to be OPEN Saturday, Feb. 18, 9am to 9pm, Sunday 9am to 6pm and Presidents' Day, Monday 9am to 9 pm. weather permitting. Confirm the slope status at 828.743.1169. Sapphire Valley NC

Need Lodging?
Get available NC Ski Rentals near the slopes HERE

President's Day Weekend at Cataloochee Ski Area

February 17-20   President's Day Weekend at Cataloochee Holiday rates in effect 2/17/12- 2/20/12. 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, February 19.  Cataloochee Ski Area is located in Maggie Valley NC.

Cataloochee Ski Area Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr Weekend

January 13-16   Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Weekend at Cataloochee Ski Area    In addition to regular twilight and night skiing schedule of Tuesday through Saturday evenings, there will also twilight and night ski on Sunday, January 15.

Located in Maggie Valley NC,  Cataloochee Ski Area is North Carolina's First Ski Area and in recent years the first NC Ski Area to open for the season. Catalochee offers Smoky Mountain Skiing, Snowboard Riding and  Snow Tubing at Tube World.  Cataloochee offers 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 includes something for everyone.  PSIA school instruction Intro to Skiing or Riding lesson is FREE with all ski and snowboard rentals any non-holiday Monday through Thursday.

Get a link for Cataloochee Ski Area and other
Maggie Valley attractions and lodging HERE

Ladies Park Night Tonight at Appalachian Ski Mountain

January 7  Ladies Park Night At Appalachian Ski Mountain a special terrain park area is constructed with features specifically designed for learning and progression that will be open to ladies only. Women of all ages and abilities are welcome, for both ski and snowboard, to get together and ride in a laid-back environment among friends. Appalachian Ski Mountain is located in Blowing Rock NC.

Fresh Fridays at Appalachian Ski Mountain

January 6    Fresh Fridays at Appalachain Ski Mountain, 940 Ski Mountain Rd in Blowing Rock, NC. Hit the slopes in a low-key, relaxed jam session format in which riders can emjoy the night's new setup as many times as they want and in any order they want, just like a normal day of riding with friends.

Registration 5:00-6:30 at the registration desk on the Upper Level of the Lodge. The shred session will last from 7:00 – 8:00, with awards taking place nearby the setup immediately after the jam ends.

Get a link for Fresh Fridays and Appalachian Ski Mountain HERE

Vacation rentals and ski condos in Blowing Rock:
 

Appalachian Ski Mountain Rental with long range views - 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, sleeps up to 10. Enjoy the views atop Appalachian Ski Mountain. Fireplace, hot tub, lots of deck, HDTV, Internet, Pet Friendly. $260 - $450 night, $1400 - $2750 week.  Get more rental details here


Vacation home rental with view of Appalachian Ski Mountain - 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, sleeps up to 12. Hot tub with mountain views, gas fireplace, wrap-around deck with gas grill, kids play area, WIFI. Only 3 miles to the slopes!  Get more rental details here


Upscale vacation rental  - 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, sleeps up to 12. Pool Table, WIFI, Wii gaming system, fireplace, gas grill. Private setting adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway has walking access to the Mountains to Sea Trail. $400 - $450 night, $2200 week.   Get more rental details here


Appalachian Ski Mountain vacation rental - 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, sleeps up to 12. Great views of the ski slopes and mountains. Hot tub, fireplace, Internet, game room with pool table and HGTV.  $350 - $495 night,  $1600 - $3250 week.  Get more rental details here


Appalachian Mountain Vacation Rental - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps up to 8. Chalet style with wrap around deck, gas grill, huge fireplace, HDTV, WIFI Internet, Ski in - Ski out to Appalachian slopes. $185 - $230 night, $650 - $1600 week.  Get more rental details here


  Downtown Vacation Condo2 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 4. Split bedrooms-perfect for 2 couples. Gas log fireplace, flat screen TV, WIFI and IPod dock. $165 - $185 night, $745 - $835 week.   Get more rental details here

Beech Mountain hosts Winterfest this Weekend

January 7-8   Winterfest   The town of Beech Mountain and Beech Mountain Ski Resort present a variety of events throughout the weekend to get the official start of ski season underway. The town of Beech Mountain will host the North Carolina State championship snowshoe race on January 7.

The weekend's events will include the the annual bathing beauty contest, the Village Rail Jam, the Cardboard Box Derby’s Visual Competition, huge sales on apparel and equipment, live music and more.

Get a link for Winterfest and more 

Beech Mountain events, skiing and ski rentals HERE

Cataloochee Ski Area Now Open for the 2011-2012 Season

Thanks to a sudden cold snap this week, temperatures dropped and an enthusiastic crew at Cataloochee Ski Area cranked up the snow machines. The combination of freezing temperatures and hard work has allowed Cataloochee to open for skiing this weekend - the first of the NC Ski slopes for the 2011-2012 season. 

Special: $25 lift ticket, with regular rental rates. Midweek season passes are valid this weekend. Cataloochee will be closed Monday - Friday and reopen Saturday Nov. 19th with the regular early season schedule

Hours: Saturday & Sunday 8:30AM-4:30PM, Closed for the week.

Runs: Lower Omigosh, Easy Way, Rabbit Hill, Beginners Luck

Lifts: Easy Way, Omigosh to Mid-Station


Cataloochee Ski Area is located in the heart of Maggie Valley NC. The first Ski area to open in the North Carolina Mountains, Cataloochee begins its 51st year of operation in the 2011-2012 ski season. The Ski area offers 16 lighted slopes including the Cat Cage Terrain Parkand a variety of terrain for beginners to experts.

Get more information about Cataloochee Ski Area and other
Maggie Valley NC attractions, lodging and information HERE.

Southern Thunder Monster Truck Shootout in Asheville this weekend

Feb 25 - 26   Asheville will host the Southern Thunder Monster Truck Shootout.  The 19th annual Southern Thunder Monster Truck Shootout includes some of the most competitive Monster Trucks in the nation providing serious side by side racing over cars and daring freestyle performances. Fri. 7:30pm - Sat. 1:30pm & 7:30pm.

Ski Events this Weekend in the NC Mountains

Jan 7 BLOWING ROCK Fresh Friday 2 at Appalachian Ski Mountain Fresh Fridays, as always, will sport a low-key, relaxed jam session format, where riders can hit the new setup as many times as they want, in any order they want, just like a normal day of riding with friends.

Jan 8 - 9 BEECH MOUNTAIN Beech Mountain ski Resort in Beech Mountain NC hosts Winterfest Weekend. Enjoy live music, bathing beauty, big air contest, village rail jam, cardboard box derby, food cookouts, demos, ski beech sports sale.

Jan 8 SUGAR MOUNTAIN The 16th annual National Winter Trails Day The event offers children and adults new to snow sports the chance to try snowshoeing for FREE. Discover the fun and fitness of snow sports. Snowshoe rental and guided tours are free. Guided tours are available every hour from 9am until 4pm

Jan 8 BLOWING ROCK Ladies Park Night at Appalachian Ski Mountain a terrain park area with features specifically designed for learning and progression that will be open to ladies only. We want women of all ages and abilities, both ski and snowboard, to get together and ride in a laid-back environment among friends