Skiing

Experience the best snow skiing in the Southeast! Since 1969, Boone area winter resorts have offered the longest and largest slopes in Western North Carolina. Explore all three ski resorts, each one within 9-19 miles of the next.

Appalachian Ski Mountain

The NC High Country’s 1st ski area has been open since 1962. 2 Quad Chairlifts, 1 Double Chairlift, 1 Conveyor Lift, 1 Handle Pull Lift. Ten slopes including 2 Terrain Parks. App Ski Mountain hosts several events and competitions...

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Beech Mountain Resort

Beech Mountain Ski Resort is the highest ski area in the east at a 5,506-foot peak elevation. With 15 slopes, seven chair lifts, two surface lifts, and a vertical drop of 830 feet, Beech Mountain offers a variety of terrain for...

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Sugar Mountain Resort

NC's largest ski/snowboard area with 20 slopes from beginner to expert including a terrain park, 8 lifts, and access tubing park. 100% snowmaking on 115 skiable acres; a 1,200 ft. vertical; ski and snowboard schools for all ages...

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French-Swiss Ski College

"The Place to Learn to Ski" located at Appalachian Ski Mtn. Helpful, caring, patient staff. Small classes for personal attention. Group Specialist, French-Swiss has been handling groups large and small for 30 years. One call...

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