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News & Accolades
Travel + Leisure - February 2026
Lydia Mansel takes readers inside Appalachian Ski Mountain, celebrating the family-owned resort’s retro charm, affordable lessons at the famed French Swiss Ski College, and lively traditions like midnight skiing—while highlighting nearby Boone lodging and the town’s vibrant dining and brewery scene.
Southern Living - January 2026
Travel writer Jennifer Prince names Boone, North Carolina, "The 1 Place Everyone Should Visit In North Carolina in 2026", praising the mountain town’s four-season outdoor adventures, rich Appalachian history, vibrant food scene, and easy access to scenic icons like the Blue Ridge Parkway and Grandfather Mountain.
Climbing Magazine - December 2025
In a feature by Maya Silver, Boone’s legendary Howard Knob bouldering field is celebrated after a 30-year fight to restore access, highlighting the grassroots efforts that led to its protection by Blue Ridge Conservancy and the area’s long-standing reputation among climbers as the “Hueco Tanks of the East.”
New York Post - November 2025
A winter travel roundup by Perri Ormont Blumberg highlights family-friendly ski destinations across the country, spotlighting Appalachian Ski Mountain for its gentle terrain, renowned French Swiss Ski College, and kid-focused programs—while noting nearby attractions and cozy stays like Blue Ridge Tourist Court and Rhode's Motor Lodge that make the Boone area an easygoing winter getaway for families.
Southern Living - November 2025
The High Country’s underrated “stick season” takes the spotlight in a feature by Skye Sherman, celebrating the peaceful window between fall color and winter snow with uncrowded hikes along the Blue Ridge Parkway and Elk Knob State Park.
Travel + Leisure - October 2025
In “Skiing in Boone, North Carolina: A Mountain Town Travel Guide,” writer Evie Carrick spotlights Boone as the Ski Capital of the South, highlighting easy access to Appalachian Ski Mountain, Sugar Mountain Resort, and Beech Mountain Resort alongside the town’s craft trails, local shops, and cozy restaurants that round out a classic Blue Ridge winter getaway.
