Ski season in North Carolina normally runs from November through to early April. Sugar Mountain is the largest ski area in the state. Beech Mountain is reported to be the highest ski area in Eastern America.
1200 ft vertical, 20 trails, 6 lifts, 115 skiable acres
OPEN - 10 trails, 4 lifts
North Carolina's largest ski area. With ski slopes, a terrain park, ice skating, tube park, snowshoeing, slopeside lodging and more they have it all.more
365 ft vertical, 12 trails, 6 lifts, 0 skiable acres
OPEN - 9 trails, 5 lifts
Family ski resort in the High Country of North Carolina. 12 slopes including 2 terrain parks serviced by 1 double chairlift, two quad chairlifts, two conveyor lifts (new in 2010) and one handle-pull lift.more
830 ft vertical, 15 trails, 10 lifts, 95 skiable acres
OPEN - 8 trails, 3 lifts
Ski resort located high in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Night skiing is also offered for a winter wonderland of fun and activities for your family vacation.more
669 ft vertical, 30 trails, 2 lifts, 0 skiable acres
Snow tubing in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Hawksnest is recognized for having the largest snow tubing park on the east coast. The resort had skiing in the past but no longer offers skiing or snowboarding.more
740 ft vertical, 17 trails, 5 lifts, 0 skiable acres
OPEN - 12 trails, 4 lifts
Enjoy a ski holiday at the exciting slopes of this Maggie Valley, North Carolina ski area with winding trails and a friendly, helpful atmosphere. Night skiing is available on certain days.more
700 ft vertical, 15 trails, 3 lifts, 72 skiable acres
CLOSED - Plan to open 12/14
Hatley Pointe has 23 ski slopes over 72 acres of terrain. It is located 30 minutes from Asheville in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Previously known as Wolf Ridge.more
200 ft vertical, 2 trails, 1 lifts, 0 skiable acres
CLOSED - Plan to open 12/14
Family ski center in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The ski hill consists of two runs, one each for intermediate and beginner skiers, featuring runs up to 1600 feet in length and a vertical drop of 200 feet.more