Winter Snow Ski Resorts in North Carolina

North Carolina, located in the southeastern United States, provides opportunities for winter skiing activities in the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains. Both of these mountain ranges are located in the western part of the state. Most of the ski resorts in North Carolina also permit snowboarding, night skiing and snow-tubing activities. North Carolina's ski resorts provide lodging accommodations on and around the resort's property.

  1. Appalachian Ski Mountain

    • The Appalachian Ski Mountain is nestled in the Cherokee National Forest, less than 20 minutes from the towns of Boone and Blowing Rock. This ski resort features 11 trails for alpine skiing and snowboarding, as well as five lifts to carry skiers up the mountain. Snow-tubing activities are also facilitated at Appalachian Ski Mountain. The ski season at this resort lasts from December through April and the hours of operation during that time is 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. The resort's late hours permits night skiing. Rentals for skiing and snowboarding equipment are available. Hotels and cabin accommodations can be found in the nearby towns of Boone and Blowing Rock.

      Appalachian Ski Mountain

      940 Ski Mountain Road

      Blowing Rock, NC 28605

      800-322-2373

      appskimtn.com

    Sugar Mountain Resort

    • Situated in the Great Smoky Mountain, the Sugar Mountain Resort is less than five miles from the town of Banner Elk and recreational opportunities in Pisgah National Forest. Sugar Mountain has 20 skiing and snowboarding trails, as well as eight lifts. Hours of operation during the ski season, which typically lasts from November through March, are 9:00 a.m. through 10 p.m. Night skiing and snow-tubing activities are allowed. The resort's staff offers lessons for skiing and snowboarding. Annual events, such as Oktoberfest, are held at Sugar Mountain Resort throughout the year. Chalet and cabin rentals are available within several miles of the resort.

      Sugar Mountain Resort

      1009 Sugar Mountain Road

      Sugar Mountain, NC 28604

      828-898-4521

      skisugar.com/

    Sapphire Valley Ski Area

    • The Sapphire Valley Ski Area in the Nantahala National Forest provides skiing and snowboarding opportunities on the 5,700-foot Sapphire Mountain in the Great Smokies. The eight-acre resort offers two trails, one each for beginning and intermediate skiers, and three lifts. The season at Sapphire Valley usually runs from December through March, depending on the amount of snowfall. Night skiing is permitted since the hours of operation lasts from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sapphire Ski Valley Area also features a recreation center that has a game room, exercise center, indoor swimming pool and whirlpool tub. Lodging can be found at Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley, which offers condo-style units with living rooms and fully furnished kitchens.

      Sapphire Valley Ski Area

      4350 Highway 64 W.

      Sapphire, NC 28774

      828-743-7763

      skisapphire.com