Skiing Banner Elk is the hub of the ski industry in North Carolina where each
winter, tens of thousands of ski enthusiasts from the Southeastern United States
flock to the High Country to take advantage of the natural and manmade snow and
sub freezing temperatures on our area slopes. The ski season usually starts
around Thanksgiving and runs through late March and provides an almost perfect
venue for skiing as well as snowboarding at the resorts around Banner Elk. There
are three main resorts in the area.
Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is located in the Village of Sugar Mountain and
is the largest ski area in the state. The resort caters to more than just skiers
as they also offer a great snowboarding park which is dedicated to snowboarders,
and skiers are not allowed. They offer a 700 foot tubing park which is great for
the whole family and the views from the top of Sugar Mountain are spectacular.
Ski Beech Resort is located
high above Banner Elk and is the highest ski resort in the Eastern United
States. From its peak of 5,506 feet above sea level you will enjoy views of the
mountains in South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia.
Ski Beech boasts an average snowfall of over 80 inches each year and is a ‘must
visit’ for anyone traveling to the High Country.
Hawksnest Resort is located just outside Banner Elk in the town of Seven
Devils and is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. One of the reasons
Hawksnest is so popular is NightHawk, their night skiing program on Friday and
Saturday evenings. Hawksnest features challenging terrain for all levels of
skiers and boarders.
Ski Beech Resort is located
high above Banner Elk and is the highest ski resort in the Eastern United
States. From its peak of 5,506 feet above sea level you will enjoy views of the
mountains in South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia.
Ski Beech boasts an average snowfall of over 80 inches each year and is a ‘must
visit’ for anyone traveling to the High Country.
