Ski, Snowboard and Enjoy the Snow in North Carolina

When you ski, snowboard and enjoy the snow in North Carolina you are on the tallest mountains in the Appalachians. It's within a day's reach of much of the Southeastern United States. This is good news for skiers. The challenge of getting there is often the biggest barrier to reaching the slopes.

Opportunities to ski or snowboard in North Carolina are plentiful. Thee state boasts of several quality ski resorts. Most of these also offer snowboarding. Almost all will expect you to adhere to a skier's code of conduct.

The information here is intended for families who may be considering an occasional ski trip or first time adventure. It is not written for the die hard skier. Power skiers are encouraged to contact the resorts directly for course difficulty and specific information.

Although we don't get to ski or snowboard often these are activities that my daughters enjoy. Finding a place that offers skiing refresher courses or beginner lessons is a must. Renting ski and snowboard gear helps make skiing possible for us.

When we ski or snowboard or enjoy the snow in North Carolina all we have to do is pack our cold weather clothing and ski bibs. For us, this includes hand warmers, hats, gloves, scarves, turtlenecks, thermals and warm jackets. Layers is always easier than one heavy snowsuit.

When you ski or snowboard in North Carolina you will find that most of the resorts fulfill the needs of beginners and some advanced skiers. Attention to these details goes a long way toward making the ski trip an experience that all ages can enjoy.

Below is a list of places where you can ski in North Carolina. Restaurants and shopping are either on site or nearby. Click the links to the sites for more information.

Appalachian Ski Mountain
940 Ski Mountain Rd
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Phone: 828-295-7828
Reservations & Groups 800-322-2373

Appalachian Ski Mountain is one of the places where you can ski or snowboard in North Carolina as a group. Special rates are available. The nursery is open 7 days a week. An RV park makes it convenient for skiers who like to have their homes with them. Wireless internet and heated sidewalks are a plus.

Beech Mountain Resort
1007 Beech Mountain Pkwy
Beech Mountain, NC 28604
Phone: 828-387-2011
Phone toll-free: 800-438-2093

Ski school at Beech Mountain includes adult classes for just about every level of ability. First time snowboarders and skiers will be able to get the lessons you need. The school is certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of America. Both group and private lessons are available.

Cataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge Road
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
Phone: 828-926-0285
Phone toll-free 800-768-0285

There is never a bad time to visit Maggie Valley. This town is not far from the North Carolina and Tennessee line. Visitors can enjoy snow tubing, skiing, and race opportunities. Lessons, season passes and group rates are available.

Sugar Mountain Resorts
1009 Sugar Mountain Drive
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Phone: 828-898-4521
Phone toll-free: 800-SUGARMT

Sugar Mountain Resorts offer the chance to ski, snowboard or ice skate. Seasons passes are available. Beginners may find the atmosphere to be a little more advanced than at some other resorts. A snowboard school and child care help make the resort attractive for families. Several special programs are available.

Wolf Ridge
578 Valley View Circle
Mars Hill, NC 28754
Phone:828.689.4111
Phone toll-free: 800.817.4111

Wolf Ridge offers a snow sports school for kids age 5 and up and adults. Private and group lessons are available. You can ski, snowboard or enjoy the snow in North Carolina at Wolf Ridge. There is even a snow tube run for those who want to try tubing. Special rates for groups are available.

Source:
Personal Experience
Appalachian Ski Mountain
Beech Mountains
Wolf Ridge
Sugar Mountain Resorts