5 Best Ski Resorts In North Carolina
Feb.13.2021
When people think of snow skiing, they don t usually think about the south, but some great Alpine skiing can be found in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. The Appalachian mountains may not be as grandiose as their western counterparts, but they are still pretty special, and winter sports abound. Ski enthusiasts from all around flock to North Carolina for winter fun and adventure.
âSkiing in the south is a big deal,â says Rick Crisler, a local resident of 50 years, ski enthusiast, and instructor. âSki aficionados are impressed with what they find when they get here.â He says that each resort has its own special character and distinction, but all offer great winter fun on the North Carolina slopes. From bunny slopes to the highest peak and vertical drop, there is skiing and snowboarding for all levels of ability.
Eastern ski areas offer a wide variety of terrain that appeals to both novices and skilled skiers and snowboarders alike. From New England s classic runs to the Catskills family-friendliness trails to the slopes of West Virginia and North Carolina where you ll find far fewer crowds, there are resorts of all types to be found along the East Coast.
Along with sprawling resorts owned and operated by the likes of Vail Resorts, you can also find many family-run resorts dotting New England and upstate New York. These are usually smaller, with fewer bells and whistles, but also tend to be less expensive.