Ski NC - The Slopes are open with fresh, natural snow

January 1, 2013:

 - Appalachian Ski Mountain is open with skiing and boarding on 10 slopes with 5 lifts on a base of 20 - 48 inches. Ice Skating open for all sessions.

 - Beech Mountain Ski Resort  is open with 11 trails and 4 lifts on a base of 16 - 48 inches.  Ice Skating is open for all sessions.

  - Cataloochee Ski Area is open 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM on 15 slopes with 5 lifts on a base  of 18-47 inches. Tube World will be open from 10 AM to 10 PM. 
 
 - Sapphire Valley Ski Area is open on both ski slopes with a base of 16 - 32 inches. Tubing is open.
 
 - Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is open  for all sessions with 14 slopes, 6 lifts and a base of 14 - 54 inches. Ice skating and snow tubing open. 

 - Wolf Ridge Ski Resort is open with 6 slopes and 2 lifts on a base of 30 - 40 inches for skiing, boarding, tubing and ice skating. 

Get links for ski resort updates and details on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Appalachian Ski Mountain Hosts Family Days 50th Year Celebration

March 10   Appalachian Ski Mountain is  the only ski resort in the High Country with 100% of their  terrain open, including 3 terrain parks. Snowmaking has been in effect over the past 3 nights, leaving peak season conditions over all slopes. March is one of the best times to enjoy a day on the slopes, with moderate temperatures and excellent base coverage and snow depth.
50th Celebration Family Day at Appalachian Ski Mountain. The final “Family Days” continue ASM's 50th year celebration with:

• Special 2 for 1 Ticket offer: Buy an 8 hour flex ticket on March 10th and get a free ticket good any day or night between March 11 and December 15, 2012
• Live 60's Band on the deck (weather permitting)
• Tethered Hot-Air Balloon Rides 1:30 - 3:30 $10 / 10 min ride (weather permitting)
• The Sanctuary Massage Stations (50 cents / minute) 1-4pm
• Free Professional Family Ski Portrait (Digital Copy) taken by Joshua Easterling Photography 10am - 3pm
• Slopeside Burgers and Hotdogs on the grill 11am - 3pm
• Free Junior Ice Skating (ages 12 & under) with paid adult / limit 4
• Juniors per family. Offered at special morning session 9 - 11am