Beech Mountain Resort
Address
Beech Mountain, NC 28604
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Description
Beech Mountain Resort, minutes from Banner Elk, is the highest ski area in the Eastern U.S., with a peak elevation of 5,506 feet.
The resort has 17 trails — including an expansive terrain park — on 95 skiable acres serviced by 10 lifts and conveyors. Three state-of-the-art Doppelmayr quad lifts installed in the past few years reduce waiting time by getting skiers and boarders to the slopes faster.
Recent investments in hi-tech snow-making equipment greatly increases snow coverage on all the slopes, as well as the snow-tubing lanes to extend the tubing season and allow for advanced booking for tubing.
The average annual snowfall on Beech Mountain is around 84 inches.
Open Terrain & 5506’ Skybar
Beech Mountain has some of the widest slopes in the High Country of North Carolina, including the West Bowl slope on the backside of the mountain. West Bowl, formerly known as Oz Run, is popular because it is one of the few west-facing ski runs in the U.S.
At the peak is the 5,506 Skybar, named for the mountain’s signature elevation. The glass roundhouse is the perfect place to warm up between runs, or grab a beverage and bite to eat to cap a full day of skiing.
The Skybar has heated restrooms and a large observation deck with Adirondack chair overlooking the slopes.
Family-Friendly Skiing
The resort’s ski school offers group and individual lessons for young and old, beginner or advanced. Snowboarding instruction is provided by an on-site Learn-to-Ride Center. There are two beginner slopes, the Play Yard and the Carolina-Caribbean, both served by a carpet conveyor lift.
A pair of mom-approved services available at Beech Mountain Resort are an on-site daily kids camp to keep children (ages 2-5) entertained, and an apparel rental shop. No need to pack ski pants, ski bibs or jackets. All of those can be rented for use at the ski resort.
Tubing & More in Alpine Village
A unique aspect of Beech Mountain Resort is the alpine village at the base of the slopes. The village is home to snow tubing, a two-story ski lodge, ski rental shops, a craft brewery, a coffee shop, outdoor fire pits, a snack bar and a souvenir store.
Curving walkways, twinkling lights and picnic tables encourage gathering with friends while enjoying a pint of beer or cup of coffee.
Enjoy Terrain Park and Night Skiing
A regularly updated terrain park has a separate, dedicated area with a fast handle-pull tow to allow snowboarders to practice and enjoy freestyle skills without dodging skier traffic.
The terrain park crew pulls from a library of more than 50 features to keep the setup fresh.
Hi-tech LED lighting illuminates several slopes for night skiing. Flex tickets allow visitors to begin their ski or snowboard sessions as early or late as they choose. Commit to as few as four hours or go all out with a 12-hour ticket.
The typical ski season at Beech Mountain runs from Thanksgiving weekend to the middle of March. For more info, visit BeechMountainResort.com.
Description
Beech Mountain Resort, minutes from Banner Elk, is the highest ski area in the Eastern U.S., with a peak elevation of 5,506 feet.
The resort has 17 trails — including an expansive terrain park — on 95 skiable acres serviced by 10 lifts and conveyors. Three state-of-the-art Doppelmayr quad lifts installed in the past few years reduce waiting time by getting skiers and boarders to the slopes faster.
Recent investments in hi-tech snow-making equipment greatly increases snow coverage on all the slopes, as well as the snow-tubing lanes to extend the tubing season and allow for advanced booking for tubing.
The average annual snowfall on Beech Mountain is around 84 inches.
Open Terrain & 5506’ Skybar
Beech Mountain has some of the widest slopes in the High Country of North Carolina, including the West Bowl slope on the backside of the mountain. West Bowl, formerly known as Oz Run, is popular because it is one of the few west-facing ski runs in the U.S.
At the peak is the 5,506 Skybar, named for the mountain’s signature elevation. The glass roundhouse is the perfect place to warm up between runs, or grab a beverage and bite to eat to cap a full day of skiing.
The Skybar has heated restrooms and a large observation deck with Adirondack chair overlooking the slopes.
Family-Friendly Skiing
The resort’s ski school offers group and individual lessons for young and old, beginner or advanced. Snowboarding instruction is provided by an on-site Learn-to-Ride Center. There are two beginner slopes, the Play Yard and the Carolina-Caribbean, both served by a carpet conveyor lift.
A pair of mom-approved services available at Beech Mountain Resort are an on-site daily kids camp to keep children (ages 2-5) entertained, and an apparel rental shop. No need to pack ski pants, ski bibs or jackets. All of those can be rented for use at the ski resort.
Tubing & More in Alpine Village
A unique aspect of Beech Mountain Resort is the alpine village at the base of the slopes. The village is home to snow tubing, a two-story ski lodge, ski rental shops, a craft brewery, a coffee shop, outdoor fire pits, a snack bar and a souvenir store.
Curving walkways, twinkling lights and picnic tables encourage gathering with friends while enjoying a pint of beer or cup of coffee.
Enjoy Terrain Park and Night Skiing
A regularly updated terrain park has a separate, dedicated area with a fast handle-pull tow to allow snowboarders to practice and enjoy freestyle skills without dodging skier traffic.
The terrain park crew pulls from a library of more than 50 features to keep the setup fresh.
Hi-tech LED lighting illuminates several slopes for night skiing. Flex tickets allow visitors to begin their ski or snowboard sessions as early or late as they choose. Commit to as few as four hours or go all out with a 12-hour ticket.
The typical ski season at Beech Mountain runs from Thanksgiving weekend to the middle of March. For more info, visit BeechMountainResort.com.
Address
Beech Mountain, NC 28604