Appalachian Ski Mountain in Blowing Rock, North Carolina:
What They Say About Themselves!
Appalachian Ski Mtn Is Your 1st Resort For Family Fun!
Skiing since 1962, the High Country’s 1st ski area is still the
mountain of choice for skiers of all ages and abilities. With 10
slopes, two terrain parks and a panoramic outdoor ice arena,
there is an adventure waiting for every member of the family,
even if your idea of adventure is shopping or dining slopeside
by a roaring fire. With a season lasting from mid-November to
April, Appalachian also offers night skiing seven nights a week.
Call for customized Ski-and-Stay packages, and don’t miss
special events like the New Year’s Eve Fireworks Extravaganza
and Closing Day Pond Skimming and Costume Contest!
What's New at Appalachian Ski Mountain for 2007-2008!
After
adding a second new Appal Jam terrain park, additional snow
competitions ("Shred for the Cup Series") and even a new website
for the 2006-2007 season, Appalachian has stepped up things even
further for this season!
Snowmaking is something that all ski areas take seriously and
even after adding new guns during each of the last few years,
mountain manager Steve Stanley said, “We have 15
permanent Pole Cat Fan Guns on towers and 10 Super
Wizard guns on trailers and we are adding so many new
guns each year I’ve lost count!”
In addition to that Appalachian underwent a record snowmaking
expansion during this past summer. Appalachian Ski Mountain is
already known as one of the best at snowmaking in the Southeast
and they have taken steps to all but guarantee that there will
be snow and lots of it on their slopes, trails and park
features!
The largest snowmaking expansion in its 45 year history was
underway in September.
Drew Stanley, Appalachian's Marketing
Director wrote, "Following a near record ski season and despite
an unusually warm winter in the Southeast and nationwide,
Appalachian’s snowmaking pumping facility, installed in 1992,
has been removed and construction a new facility was
constructed."
“We are proud to be constructing for Appalachian Ski Mtn. one of
only two new pump stations in the Eastern United States and the
largest currently under construction in America,” said Joe
Cousins, President of Torrent Engineering, the world’s largest
provider of snowmaking delivery systems.
For the 2007-2008 ski season, Appalachian will more than double
its previous water pumping capacity. With a new pumping
capability exceeding 4000 gallons per minute, Appalachian will
be able to produce well over 1 million pounds of snow per hour.
The new system includes 3 vertical turbine pumps with a variable
frequency drive. It will also provide the infrastructure to
again double the new pumping capacity to over 8000 gallons per
minute in the future. The facility is being constructed by
Brushy Mountain Builders of Lenoir, NC, a specialist in
municipal water system construction.
Along with the new pumping system, Appalachian’s snowmaking
reservoir has been substantially enlarged. After 3 months of
blasting and excavation, the expanded reservoir will now impound
almost twice as much water than was previously possible.
“We are excited about the potential to offer mid-season
conditions during our early and late season, and the ability to
open our terrain parks much more quickly,” said Appalachian Ski
Mtn. General Manager Brad Moretz.
2007-2008
Events:
Appalachian has tons of great new on snow competitions and
events planned for the season.
Go right to App's events by
CLICKING HERE!
Area Description:
Appalachian Ski Mountain has long been acclaimed as one of the
best places to ski for families, groups and beginners. They
welcome skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels.
(Snowboarders should note that according to our polls, Appalachian has had the best
terrain park in North Carolina for the last couple of years.)
This year they have added a new slope (terrain park) called
Appal Jam.
Appalachian Ski Mountain also boasts a beautiful ice skating
rink.
You will now find ten slopes and five lifts that include 2 quads
and 1 double chair and a conveyor belt which is designed to take
beginners to the top of the beginner terrain!
Amenities:
Appalachian Ski Mountain features a 46,000 square foot base
lodge that has a 200' long observation deck in which to do some
people watching! The lodge has a slope-view restaurant, three
dining rooms, fireplace, TV room, over 700 lockers, game room,
nursery, dressing rooms, ATM and more!
Appalachian always offers the latest in ski and snowboard
equipment at outstanding prices? Their Alpine Ski Shop sells
top-of-the-line equipment from manufacturers like Rossignol, K2,
Salomon and Nordica. They also offer the Appalachian Gift Shop,
which has everything for your skiing comfort and pleasure
including goggles, gloves, sunglasses and rental clothing!
You'll also fine Ski-related gifts and souvenirs, too!
Appalachian is
High on Customer Service!
In addition to offering a great environment for families and
beginners; App also carries clothing rentals in case you arrive
unprepared! They offer jackets, bibs, gloves, goggles and
helmets for rent.
Lodging Profile:
There are several ski chalets located on and around the resort and
there are several stay and ski packages. Additionally,
Blowing Rock offers a huge selection of inns, motels, bed &
breakfasts, and vacation cabin rentals (see featured businesses
to the right.)
Slopeside Lodging: • $144.00 weekday/ $159.00 weekend & holiday
Appalachian Ski Mountain offers convenient slopeside lodging.
All offer fully equipped kitchens w/ microwave; gas fireplace,
washer/dryer, phone and remote control color TVs with VCR; two
homes with direct access to slopes, one is two minutes walk from
Appalachian Ski Mtn., one overlooks the slopes and is 1 mile
from the gatehouse.
click here or call 800-322-2373 for details and rates.
CONTACT INFO
Main Phone: (800) 322-2373
Snow Phone:
828-295-7828
E-mail: info@appskimtn.com
Appalachian Mtn
940 Ski Mountain Road
Blowing Rock, NC
28605
Visit Appalachian Ski Mountain's Website
Nearest Airports:
Hickory Regional Airport - About 50 minutes away
Hickory, NC 28601 - Phone: 828.323.7408
Charlotte Douglas International - 93 miles
Charlotte, NC - 704.359.491
TRI-CITIES REGIONAL AIRPORT, TN/VA
2525 Highway 75 • Blountville, TN • Ph: 423-325-6000
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Projected Days Open: 100
Year Open: 1962
Avg. Snowfall: 50"
Snowfall 2004-2005: 36"
Snowfall 2005-2006: 40"
Snowfall Last Year: 21"
Top
Elevation: 4000 ft
Bottom Elevation:3635 ft
Vertical Drop: 365 ft
Longest Run: 0.50 m1
# of Slopes/Trails: 10
# of Lifts: 5
Lift Capacity: 5650 hr
Skiable Area: 25 acres
Snow Making: 100%
Night Skiing Slopes: 100%
Trail Difficulty Breakdown:
Easiest: 20%
More Difficult: 50%
Most Difficult: 30%
Terrain Parks:
(2)Appaljack & Appal Jam
Terrain Park Features!
As mentioned Appalachian Ski Mountain has more terrain park
features than any other resort in North Carolina and they are
always looking to stay on top. Here's the offering for the
2007-2008 season:
Terrain Park Features:
Rails (13)
10’
Flat Rail
10’ Flat Rail
15’ Flat Rail
16’ Flat Rail
18’ Stairset Rail
20’ Flat Rail
23’ Handrail
23’ Flat-Down-Flat Kink Rail
25’ Down-Flat-Down Kink Rail
26’ Trapezoid Rail
36’ Flat-Down Kink Rail
40’ Flat Rail
40’ S-Rail
Boxes (8)
10’
Flat Box
16’ Flat Box
16’ Flat Box
20’ C-Box
20’C-Box
24’ Trapezoid Box
28’ Flat-Down Stairset Box
35’ Rollercoaster Box
Wallride: 8’ x 20’
Ice Arena: 6000sf
Equipment Rentals: 2650
Skis: 2125
Snowboards: 450
SkiBoards: 75 |
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