Wow! We finally can see the ground....We have had snow on the ground every single day since it started snowing heavily on December 18th, 2009. I am happy to be able to see some grass, but, not complaining because I am lucky to live in such a beautiful area where the views and scenery are just amazing.  The snow capped mountains, the mountain homes, the great restaurants where you can go eat a great meal or just sip a tasty hot chocolate, are all things that make it part of what it is. 

Mainly, though, the SKI RESORTS are part of the highlight for this area.  We have several to choose from and they are all so much fun. With the weather we have already had this year, there coudn't be a more perfect time to come visit or consider buying something in this area at some reduced rates.  Just as in any city, there are homes that people need to sell and are dealing on them right now.  if you have ever considered having a vacation home in the mountains, now is the perfect time to start looking. 

Start by coming up for some skiing fun and maybe renting a house and you will see why having something in the area would be such a great getaway from the hustle and bustle and stress of the big city. 

Daily Ski Report at Appalachian Ski Mtn.

 

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Snow Conditions: 

Average Base Depth: 87" - 114"

Primary Surface Conditions: Groomed  

Snowmaking: Last night: No

Before last night: Yes

Projected:  No

New Natural Snow:  No

Low Temperature last night: 38

Ice Skating Open: Yes

 

 

Last Updated January 18, 2010 @ 1:08 PM
Slope Rating Open?
Appaltizer  Easiest Easiest Yes
Candied Appal  Easiest Easiest Yes
Strudel  More Difficult More Difficult Yes
Orchard Run  More Difficult More Difficult Yes
Lower Big Appal  More Difficult More Difficult Yes
Upper Big Appal  Most Difficult Most Difficult Yes
Hard Core  Most Difficult Most Difficult Yes
Thin Slice  Most Difficult Most Difficult Yes
Appaljack Freestyle Terrain Freestyle Terrain Yes
Appal Jam Freestyle Terrain Freestyle Terrain Yes
AppalTop

Freestyle Terrain

 Freestyle Terrain Yes
 
Lifts Open?
#1 Quad chairlift Yes
#2 Double chairlift Yes
#3 Quad chairlift Yes
Conveyor Lift Yes
Handle pull tow Yes

Special Information

Ice Skating open for the following sessions: 12-2pm, 2:30-4:30pm, and 7-9pm.
 

2009-10 
Ski Season   

Regular Season
(Nov. 20 thru Mar. 14)		  Late Season
( Mar. 15 - Apr. 11)
Adult  Jr, Sr,  Military Student* Adult & Student Jr, Sr, Military
Day Session 9am - 4pm
Sat, Sun & Holidays* $52 $38 $52 $45 $32
Weekdays 35 27 28* 28 21
Super Session 9am - 4pm & 6 - 10pm
Sat, Sun & Holidays* 61 44 61 52 39
Weekdays 44 33 39* 37 27
Half-Day Session 1pm - 4pm
Sat, Sun & Holidays* 41 28 41 33 22
Weekdays 25 16 21* 21 13
Sunday Morning Session 9am - 1:30pm
Sundays - also Jan 1 & Feb 16 43 30 43 37 26
Twilight Session 1 - 4pm & 6 - 10pm
Sat, Sun & Holidays* 52 38 52 45 32
Weekdays 35 27 28* 28 21
Night Session 6pm - 10pm
Fri, Sat & Holidays* 28 20 24* 23 17
Weekdays 21 16 18* 17 13
  • *No student rates on holidays or on Jan. 18. Student ID must be presented for student rate.
  • *Holiday rates apply Nov. 26-27.
  • *Holiday rates apply Dec. 20 to Jan. 1 and Feb 13-15.
  • Closed Christmas Eve Night and Christmas Day & Night.
    Ice Arena is open on Christmas Day.
  • Juniors are age 12 and under Children age 5 and under receive free ticket with a ticketed adult.
  • Seniors are age 60 and over. Proof of age required for senior rates.
  • Military ID required for junior rate. Military rate applies to active soldier, spouse and dependent children. Each family member must present Military ID.  Dependent children age 19 and up must also present valid student ID. 

Multi-Day Ski Ticket Packages Adult & Student Junior & Senior
Two Day Ski Tickets
Two Weekdays $66 $51
1 Weekday & 1 Weekend Day/Holiday 83 62
2 Weekend Days/Holidays 99 72
Three Day Ski Tickets
Three Weekdays $97 $75
2 Weekday & 1 Weekend Day/Holiday 113 85
1 Weekday & 2 Weekend Day/Holiday 129 95
3 Weekend Days/Holidays 144 105
Four Day Ski Tickets
Four Weekdays $126 $97
3 Weekday & 1 Weekend Day/Holiday 141 107
2 Weekday & 2 Weekend Day/Holiday 157 117
1 Weekday & 3 Weekend Day/Holiday 172 127
4 Weekend Day/Holiday 187 137
Five Day Ski Tickets
Five Weekdays $140 $108
4 Weekday & 1 Weekend Day/Holiday 157 119
3 Weekday & 2 Weekend Day/Holiday 174 130
2 Weekday & 3 Weekend Day/Holiday 191 141
1 Weekday & 4 Weekend Day/Holiday 208 152
5 Weekend Day/Holiday 208 152
     

Snow Day Rates

Appalachian Ski Mtn. offers special Snow Day rates to students, teachers and staff of all public and private preschools, elementary schools, and high schools when schools are canceled due to snow or inclement weather.  Snow Day rates apply to schools in Watauga County and the following adjacent counties:  Ashe Co., Avery Co., Caldwell Co., Johnson Co. TN and Wilkes Co.

 

 

Snow Day Rate
Ski Ticket (Day or Half Day)

                           $  8.00         
Ski Rental (Day or Half Day)

 4.00
Shape Ski Rental

 8.00
Standard Snowboard Rental

12.00
Burton Learn-To-Ride Snowboard

 15.00
Ice Skating

 8.00


If school is rescheduled for Saturday attendance, and canceled due to snow, Snow Day rates do not apply. Snow Day rates apply exclusively to the ski sessions between 9am-4pm. Snow Day rates are never applicable at night. 

Students should present a report card or other school ID from one of the listed counties. Teachers and Staff should present a pay stub or other employment identification. Home-school students may present a home-school authorization letter from the NC Department of Non-Public Education along with a parent's driver's license confirming the specific county residency. Home-school teachers do not qualify for Snow Day rates.

 

Sugar Mountain -

CURRENT CONDITIONS
SNOWFALL FROM THE LAST STORM:
3 inches (1/10/10)
AVERAGE SNOW DEPTH:
47 - 98 inches
SURFACE CONDITIONS:
Loose and Frozen Granular
LIFTS OPEN: SLOPES OPEN:
8 20
TUBING IS OPEN
with 3 lanes open.
Tubing Information

Skating is open!.
Skating Information

 

HOURS OF OPERATION

OFFICE HOURS:
Ski Season: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Off Season: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday

LIFTS & SKI SLOPES
Ski Season:
Day Session: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Half-Day Session: 12:30 - 4:30pm
Twilight Session: 12:30 - 10:00pm (closed 4:30 - 6:00pm)
Night Session: 6:00 - 10:00pm
Christmas Eve: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Christmas Day: 12:00 - 10:00pm
 
Tubing: 10:00am - 10:00pm
Ice Skating: 10:00am - 10:00pm

General Public
Full Day tickets go on sale at 8:00am and may also be purchased the night before from 8:00 to 9:00pm in the Rental Department. Twilight & Half Day tickets available at 12:00pm, Night tickets available at 5:00pm.
 
Group Sales
Full Day tickets go on sale at 8:00am (7:30 on weekends and holiday) and may also be purchased the night before from 7:00 to 8:00pm. Twilight & Half Day tickets available at 12:00pm, Night tickets available at 5:00pm.

Tubing Run
When conditions permit, the tubing run will operate on the following schedule: 10:00am, 12:00, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00pm

Each session is one hour and forty five minutes. Some sessions may be closed for grooming and maintenance, please check the Current Conditions for the latest information.

Ice Skating
The Sugar Mountain Resort Ice Skating Rink generally operates from early November through March, weather permitting. Skate sessions are one and three-quarter hours long and are offered daily at 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm, and 8:00pm. Some sessions may be closed for maintenance, please check the Current Conditions page for the latest information.

Off Season
The slopes are open from dawn until dusk everyday except event days for mountain bikers, hikers, sightseers, picnickers etc. with the following guidelines:

  • Helmets recommended for all mountain bikers.
  • No one is allowed on any equipment such as lift towers.
  • All trash must be disposed of properly or carried away with you.

 

Summer lift rides are available July 4th weekend - Labor Day Weekend (Weekends Only): 10:00am - 5:30pm

 

Bring the whole family and come have a terrific ime in the MOUNTAINS!!!

 

 
Posted by Jane Welborne on 01/18/2010 11:21 AM   Comments (0)  
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