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Madison County, NC is home to sections of the Appalachian Trail, natural hot springs, and opportunities to bike, fish, camp, raft whitewater rapids, and also ski and snowboard.
Hatley Pointe Mountain Resort
Hatley Pointe is a 54-acre boutique ski mountain and year-round resort near the town of Mars Hill in Madison County. Peaking at 4,700 feet, the resort relies on manmade snow yet is able to offer 16 runs, from beginner to expert, and a 700-foot vertical drop. The resort sells a limited number of daily lift tickets. This boutique approach aims to deliver smaller crowds and a personalized mountain experience. Lifts include a quad lift, a double lift, and two surface lifts to move skiers up the mountain efficiently. This was the same location as Wolf Laurel Ski Resort. The owners of Hatley Pointe invested in many upgrades to create a different ski and ride experience for guests.
The Lodge
The lodge includes a full-service restaurant and bar where you can warm up between runs, celebrate your day on the slopes, or dine even if you don't touch the snow. A cafe inside offers coffee, hot drinks, and grab-and-go options for quick fuel. Outside, the Peaks & Pies pizza truck serves hot, fresh pizza throughout the day. The resort is open 9 AM to 10 PM daily during ski season, with slopes running 9 AM to 4 PM and again 5:30 PM to 10 PM for night skiing. Snow-making operations depend on weather conditions.
Reserve Your Spot
All lift tickets, rentals, and lessons must be purchased online in advance. Check the website before visiting, as operations depend on weather conditions and snowmaking.
Getting There
From downtown Asheville, take I-26 North. Take exit 3 from I-26, turn right, and follow the signs to Hatley Pointe.
Lodging
Hatley Pointe does not have on-site accommodations. Yonder Vacation Rentals is a good, locallly owned business that offers houses and cabins in the mountains of Madison County, North Buncombe County, or North Asheville. You can also find hotels and inns in Mars Hill, just 10 minutes away.
Nearby
Hatley Pointe is a 10-minute drive from downtown Mars Hill. Mars Hill is a small historic town in Madison County that is best known for Mars Hill University. It also has a strong history of hosting cultural events. Many of the historic homes and buildings on Main Street show a connection to the university.
Things to Do in Mars Hill
May through December, First Fridays in Downtown Mars Hill brings the community together with food, music, art, and gifts from 5-8 PM. In October, you can attend a festival that is the second longest-running folk festival in Western North Carolina: Mars Hill Lunsford Heritage & Music Festival.
The beginning of the I-26 Scenic Byway begins here and takes you through beautiful mountain scenery into Tennessee.
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