Great Skiing this Weekend in the NC Mountains

Find links for ALL NC ski resorts and slopes along with current conditions, weather forecast, trail maps, ski rentals and more on the NC Ski Resort guide.

Appalachian Ski Mountain is  skiing and boarding on 8 slopes with 5 lifts on a base of 40 - 70 inches for day and night sessions. Special events:  1/10 -  K2 Pop This! / Fresh Friday 2 ,  1/10 - Burton Riglet Park Tour,  1/11 - Burton Ladies Park Session .

Beech Mountain Ski Resort is  skiing and boarding on 14 slopes with 5 lifts on a base of 35 - 60 inches.Special events:  1/11 - Winterfest Rail Jam;  1/11-12  Winterfest;  1/12 - Cardboard Box Derby.

Cataloochee Ski Area is  skiing and boarding on 9 slopes with 5 lifts on a base of 42 - 74 inches for day and night sessions. Tube world is open Friday 4 PM - 10 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 10 PM, Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM

Sapphire Valley Ski Area - is skiing on 2 slopes and a base of 13 to 27 inches beginning at noon today, 1/10 .  Frozen Falls Tubing will open at the same time.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort  is  skiing and boarding on 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. Special events:  1/12 - High Country Junior Race Series Giant Slalom. 

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

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)

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.

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.

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

Cataloochee Ski Area Offers Law Enforcement Days

February 2-3   Law Enforcement Days at Cataloochee Ski Area   Cataloochee supports the law enforcement by offering a special reduced rate for law enforcement personnel with valid i.d. and their families. The special package is only $25 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. Get a link for Cataloochee Ski Area HERE.

Maggie Valley Lodging near Cataloochee Ski Area:

Maggie Valley rental with easy access - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 6. Covered porch with short range mountain views, wood-burning fireplace, charcoal grill, WIFI. Easy paved access, minutes to Maggie attractions. PRICE IS TOTAL, includes cleaning and all taxes.  $163 night, $931 week.    See photos and get rental details


Less than 5 minutes to Maggie Valley and Cataloochee Ski Area - 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, sleeps up to 6.  Porch with mountain view, charcoal grill and the sounds of nearby Jonathan Creek. WIFI, Pet Friendly. $89 - $100 night, $475 - $500 week.   Get photos and see rental details


Family-sized Mountain Lodge - 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, sleeps up to 12.  Decks with beautiful long-range mountain views. 10 minutes to Cataloochee Skiing and other Smoky Mountain Attractions. Fireplace, Hot tub, Internet, game room with foosball, pool, darts.  $422 night, $1995 week. Get photos and rental details


** WINTER SPECIAL**Modern log cabin in convenient location - 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, sleeps 6. Wrap-around deck and mountain views, gas grill, large wooded lot with campfire area, gas fireplace, game room with air hockey, foosball, board games. $165 night, $1100 week.  See photos and get rental details


Special on Maggie Valley vacation rental - $550 per week! Reserve now for skiing at Cataloochee. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps up to 5. Fireplace, large deck with grill. Easy access year around. Get photos and see rental details


Vacation rental on stocked trout stream - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps up to 8. Newer cabin located on 2 creeks. Easy paved access and only 3 minutes to Cataloochee Ski Area - walk to shopping and restaurants. Gas fireplace, covered wrap-around porch, charcoal grill, bike. $129 - $199 night, $899 - $999 week.   Get photos and see rental details

Get Find additional Maggie Valley Lodging HERE