Appalachian Ski Mountain
 If
you're looking to enjoy innovative terrain
features, edge appeal and the most concentrated
snowmaking per acre in the Southeast,
Appalachian Ski Mountain is your
North Carolina Ski
Vacation destination. Started in 1962,
Appalachian Ski Mountain was the
High Country Mountains first
ski area and year after year offers the most
progressive terrain park features in the region.
Adding to the atmosphere of Appalachian Ski Mtn, the staff is known to be the coolest
around. Constantly changing park setups,
offering fresh graphics on rail and box sets and
dispensing a hip vibe, the Appalachians Ski staff is a
dedicated crew.
In fact, this year, six members
of the ski patrol team received the highest
national awards from the
National Ski Patrol (NSP)
for saving the life of a skier during the 2008
winter season. According to
physicians, the speed and
dexterity of the patrollers’ response to the
woman, who collapsed at the base of the
mountain, saved her life. Joe Donadio, a member
of the Appalachian Ski Patrol for 21 years and
the Appalachian Ski Patrol director for 9 years,
received the award for National and Southern
Division Outstanding Patrol Director.
For many locals of the High Country, Appalachian Ski
Mountain
offers the best ski experience.
The slopes are
usually groomed twice a day, more than other NC
Ski Resorts, and the short lines assure you ski
more than shuffle. The two terrain parks are
filled with 30 unique rails, boxes, jumps and
jibs. Appal Jam Terrain Park features the
signature stairset, and Candied Appal, which
during non-peak periods offers smaller
rails, boxes, bonks, jumps and more. Appal Jam
is the park for skiers and snowboarders to run
smooth lines down the length of the mountain. Appaljack Terrain Park was Appalachian Ski Mtn’s
first park in 1999 and features large tabletops
near the base of the mountain and a variety of
solid rails and boxes. The snow holds up very
well in Appaljack and skiers and snowboarders
frequent this park until the end of the season.
 Best
of all, Appalachian is home to the French-Swiss
Ski College! To maximize your
Youth Group Ski Trip,
High School Ski Trip,
or Group Ski Holiday
experience, French-Swiss offers beginner skiers
and snowboarders world class instruction. The French-Swiss Ski College
is the oldest and best known in the South. Over
one million skiers and snowboarders have been
instructed and imparted with the joy of skiing,
and Appalachian Ski Mtn is the perfect location
for skilled and novice skiers alike. A
Group Ski Holiday at Appalachian Ski Mtn is the best choice for everyone. You
could even join the Appalachian Ski Mtn Race
Team! Ages 6-18 have the opportunity to compete
throughout the High Country and hone a life long
enjoyment of skiing.
Come to Appalachian Ski Mtn and see why it is
the first and leading provider of alpine
enjoyment in the High Country!
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Ski Lifts |
9am-4pm and 6pm-10pm |
Tickets/Equipment Rental |
8am-10pm |
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Restaurant |
8am-10pm |
Ski Instruction |
9:30 & 10:45am, 1:30, 6:30 & 8pm |
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Snowboard Instruction |
9:30 & 10:45am, 1:30, 6:30 & 8pm |
Alpine Ski Shop |
8:30am-10pm |
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Appalachian Gift Shop (Clothing
Rental) |
8am-10pm |
Nursery |
M-F 8:30am-4:30pm |
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Weekends/Holidays |
8am-4:30pm |
Ice Arena
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12 Noon–2pm, 2:30–4:30pm, 7–9pm
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Slopes |
10 (2 Easiest, 5 More Difficult, 3 Most
Difficult) |
Longest Run |
Orchard Run (1/2 mile)
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Slopes Lighted for Night Skiing |
100% |
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If you have any questions or would like more
information, please give us a call at
828-963-7792, send us an
email, or use our
online request form. |
