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 aedventure 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 2008-2009!

After adding to their snowmaking arsenal prior to the 2007 season, Appalachian was able to create a blizzard across the entire mountain every time they cranked up all of the snowmaking mechanism! Improvements in their snowmaking plant allowed App to make snow and remain open with some of the best conditions of any year on record.  Last season was also their longest season on record as they skied and snowboarded for 130 days during the 2007-2008 campaign.  What made that even more impressive was the fact that it was a sub par Winter as far as consistent cold and natural snow.

Even with those impressive stats, Appalachian made even further enhancements during the Summer of 2008. With the completion of a multitude of ski area improvement projects, Appalachian Ski Mtn. has now reinvested 2.5 million dollars in snowmaking and other improvements over the last two years.

More fan guns were added this summer than in any other year in its history. Appalachian has installed a total of 8 SMI tower fan guns on Big Appal, Orchard Run, Appaljack, and their Base Area.

In addition to better snow coverage, this snowmaking expansion should allow the Appaljack Terrain Park to open almost simultaneously with the ski area.
 
After again significantly expanding the snowmaking reservoir, electrical infrastructure has also been added to support current and upcoming improvements to Appalachian’s snowmaking system.

This electrical infrastructure includes new switchgear, a new switch house, and over five miles of wiring. These improvements will provide the foundation for continued snowmaking expansion into the next decade.

Last year, Appalachian doubled its snowmaking pumping capacity, enlarged its reservoir, and added 5 new tower guns.

Appalachian Ski Mtn. now has the greatest snowmaking capacity per acre in the Southeast.

2008-2009 Events:

Appalachian has tons of great new on snow competitions and events planned for the season. They have brought back their signature "Fresh Friday's" series where all season long you'll experience some fresh new arrangements within their terrain parks!

Their 47th Anniversary Weekend is Saturday, December 6-7 where ski ticket prices are rolled back to 1962 levels.

Ski with Santa on December 24th and of course App will celebrate New Year's Eve with an extravaganza second to none.

They'll have their "Shred for the Cup Slopestyle" comps on January 4th, February 1st, March 1st and the finals on March 21st so make plans to attend!

Their season ends with their always popular "Meltdown Games".

See a lot more information about all of Appalachian Ski Mountain'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 parks in North Carolina for the last couple of years.)

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

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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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