NC Ski Competitions this Weekend

February  25-26   USSA SARA Championships  at Sugar Mountain Ski Resort.   J1 and J2. By invitation only. Sponsored by SPYDER.  Sugar Mountain Resort is located in the Village of Sugar Mountain, Banner Elk NC. 

February 26   Shred for the Cup Slopestyle Finals  at Appalachian Ski Mountain.  Now in its 6th season, the SFTC series is the region’s premiere competition and features three unique events (Big Air, Rail Jam, and Slopestyle) throughout the winter season. Shred for the Cup is open to both Skiers and Snowboarders of all age and ability. Tons of prizes are up for grabs, as well as points for the entire series winners. All event participants will receive lunch and Shred for the Cup series T-Shirts.  Appalachian Ski Mountain is located in Blowing Rock NC.

Cataloochee Ski Area offers NASTAR

NASTAR is a public racing program that provides recreational racers with an opportunity to compare their ability to the fastest member of the US Ski Team (USST). As the largest recreational ski race program in the world, NASTAR  is available at over 120 of the nation's premier resorts.

Developed by SKI Magazine in 1968, this fun, competitive and easily accessible racing program allows racers of all ages and abilities a means to compare themselves with one another regardless of when and where they race. Get more information about Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley NC HERE.

Ski NC at 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. 

January 7 - Roots Rideshop Grand Opening Celebration. Beech Mountain resort's newest addition, Roots Rideshop will host the largest sale the High Country has ever seen. Find competitive prices on apparel as well as ski and snowboard equipment. All purchases will receive a raffle ticket for a drawing at the Rail Jam.

Roots Rideshop's indoor skate ramp will be open to the public throughout the day. Ski and snowboard demos will also be featured. The Roots Rail Jam will begin at 4:30 PM on January 7 in the heart of the Beech Tree Village. This spectator-friendly event will feature Ski and Snowboard categories with $1,000 in Roots Rideshop credit for first prize in each. Second and third place winners will receive prizes from Smith, Scott, Armada, Flow, Bataleon, Vans, Spyder, Dakine, Billabong, and Loki. There is no entry fee for this Rail Jam! Visit Roots Rideshop from 1 PM. to 4:30 PM to register for the event.

Get a link for Winterfest, Roost and Ride and other

Beech Mountain events and lodging HERE