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Asheville North Carolina Ski Slopes and Resorts |
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Beech Mountain Ski Resort
While winters are usually on the mild side in the city of Asheville, it's a different story at nearby ski resorts in western North Carolina. Since we have the highest mountains east of the Rockies, you will find plenty of snow, either natural or man-made. Temperatures often run 20 degrees cooler on the slopes than in Asheville, so get ready! See overnight Ski Packages at cabin rentals, B&Bs and hotels.
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Beech Mountain Ski Resort, Beech Mountain
As the highest ski and snowboard area in the eastern U.S., formerly known as Ski Beech, they offer 15 slopes on 95 acres of skiable area. There are plenty of runs for every skill level, and with a vertical drop of 830 feet and more than 80 inches of annual snowfall. With excellent skiing (day or night) and a charming Alpine Village filled with intriguing shops, ice skating, tempting restaurants and more, they offer a winter wonderland of fun and activities. Great Beech Ski packages and midweek deals.
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Love the views from the ski slopes of Beech Mountain!
Beech Mountain
Whether you ski, snowboard or freestyle, Beech Mountain (see specials & ski packages) continues to up its game for the 2012-13 season. They have the only high-speed quad lift in North Carolina with a panoramic vista. These views make riding up the mountain as much fun as skiing down the double-sided runs with the backside and nine runs on the front side of the mountain. For snowboarding, Beech has two terrain parks with something for every level of rider, and they host many competitions each winter. Their freestyle terrain areas, Powder Bowl and Meadows, have a progressive approach that focuses on a maintained product to ensure quality results daily. New fan guns have been added to Powder Bowl to give the advanced terrain the most dedicated snowmaking system, with everything from boxes, rails and other snow features. And the mile-high village has some fun restaurants and plenty of local lodging options, including condos, cabins and inns, on top of the mountain. Click here to visit their Web site.
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Wolf Ridge Ski Resort, Mars Hill, NC
The ski resort closest to downtown Asheville. When you ski or snowboard, you’ll enjoy unmatched views, crisp mountain air, well-groomed slopes and some new places to explore on 82 acres of ski terrain. Ski 22 exciting runs with 5 ski lifts (2 quad chairs, 2 double chairs and 1 surface lift) and relax in two ski lodges with rental services, food and large wood burning fireplaces to warm by! New for 2012 is an expanded terrain park. They are in Madison County just 5 miles from I-26 at Exit 3 - just 30 minutes from downtown Asheville..
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Cross Country Skiing
The best place (with the most snow cover) for cross-country skiers is Roan Mountain. Snow often blankets the 6,286-feet high mountain, enabling cross-country skiers to travel through the forest, similar to those found in Canada. There are stunning views from the top of Roan Mountain. Ski on Cloudland Trail, a 1.2-mile path that runs from the parking area to the Roan High Bluff Overlook. The gate at Carver’s Gap is closed during the winter, so you can also ski the road to the recreation area. When snow comes to the lower elevations, the Blue Ridge Parkway offers a great spot for cross country skiing since it closes for snow.
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Cataloochee Ski Area, Maggie Valley, NC
This winter playground is nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains with breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks. Smooth, gentle slopes gives the novices the elbowroom. Intermediate skiers and snowboarders find plenty of action, while seasoned experts can face the steepness found on Upper Omigosh. Located 40 miles west of downtown Asheville.
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More North Carolina Ski Resorts & Snow Tubing Parks
Sugar Mountain Resort, Banner Elk, 20 slopes, 5 lifts
Appalachian Ski Mountain, Blowing Rock, 9 slopes, 5 lifts
Hawksnest Winter Resort, Seven Devils, largest NC snow tubing park
Ski Sapphire Valley, Sapphire / Cashiers, 2 slopes, snow tubing |
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