Skier climbs a snowy mountain slope with poles, wearing an orange helmet and bright orange-and-blue gear.

Skiing in the NC High Country

November 9, 2018

Did You Know We Have Great Skiing in North Carolina?

In case you did not see Jim Cantore from The Weather Channel during Winter Storm Diego, we got about 20" of beautiful powder and have three ski resorts in our area plus a huge tubing park.

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Winter is upon us and that means it's officially ski season! The High Country is home to some incredible resorts. Our ski resorts offer skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and even snow tubing! We've picked out a few of our favorite things about each one.

Appalachian Ski Mountain

Two skiers descend a sunny snow-covered slope, one in a green jacket and the other in a patterned jacket.

Appalachian Ski Mountain is known for its family-friendly vibe. The French Swiss Ski College is one of the best in the state and offers daily group lessons, private lessons, and the Skiwee Children's program. App Ski Mtn has expanded to twelve slopes, including two terrain parks. They also offer a refrigerated outdoor ice arena for ice skating. Not only does App Ski offer great slopes, but they also offer a Bavarian-style ski lodge packed with amenities for skiers and non-skiers. The location is very convenient, right between Boone and Blowing Rock and less than 2 hours from Charlotte.

Beech Mountain Resort

Snow-covered ski slope bordered by frosted trees and mountain ridges at sunset.

Beech Mountain Resort is the highest ski area in the east at a peak elevation of 5,506 ft. Beech Mountain also one of the highest average snowfalls of any of the High Country resorts. Ski Beech offers 15 slopes, seven chair lifts, and a variety of terrain for skiing and snowboarding. In addition to the slopes, there is a 7,000 square foot refrigerated outdoor ice skating rink. Beech Mountain Resort also hosts fun events for all ages, inciuding their New Year's Eve Family Night and their Retro 80's Weekend

Sugar Mountain Resort

Skiers descend a snowy slope lined with bare trees.

Sugar Mountain is the largest of all of the High Country ski resorts, offering 21 trails and 125 skiable acres. They also offer the largest amount of advanced trails and a new state of the art 6 person high speed lift, allowing skiers to get more runs in on their varied terrain. Sugar also offers activities for non-skiers, including snowshoeing, ice skating, and tubing.

Hawksnest Snow Tubing

A group rides a red snow tube down a snowy slope with their arms raised.

The largest snow tubing park on the East Coast! Offering over 30 lanes of snow tubing that span from 400 to 1,000 feet long. There are over four different snow tubing areas that provide an array of terrain to satisfy even the most advanced tubers. Hawksnest will provide your family with a unique winter experience.

Imagine having a home here where you can take off and ski during the day or night.

If you have questions about Real Estate in the NC High Country or are thinking about calling it home, please contact us: [email protected], (828) 406-0828.