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

ountain 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

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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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