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Hawksnest Ski Resort has long been a favorite of locals and
visitors for numerous reasons. Chief among them is the
fact that they offer terrain that is challenging for all skill
levels of skiers and snow boarders. Nearly 20% of their terrain
is dedicated to beginners, and 33% to advanced skiers.
You will love Sock-Em-Dog, Right Stuff, Chicken Hawk, Merlin,
Narrow Gauge and Raven's Run. These slopes offer skiers and
snowboarders diverse trails for top-to-bottom fun and
excitement.
What's New for 2006-2007
Hawksnest has installed a new conveyor lift for beginner
skier within the Kitty Hawk area. The new not only makes
it easier for beginners to get back to the top of the
bunny slope, it also allowed Hawksnest to enlarge the
beginner area.
Hawksnest also moved their snow tubing conveyor closer
to the tubing runs to make it easier to use.
Terrain Park Additions! Hawksnest added numerous
hits and features on the Sock 'em Dog trail last season
that made for some great, new excitement in the terrain
park...and they haven't stopped their! Hawksnest added 3
more boxes - a batteship, rainbow and roller coaster
box...as well as a battleship rail. Richard
Rominger was hired prior to this season to design and
maintain the park area.
Play for less...when it SNOWS...and Help a Great
Cause!
Snow Days Rates - $8 Day ticket, $4 rental rates and $1
of each snow day lift will be donated to Watauga
Education Foundation
College Night - Tuesday nights, in Jan & Feb all
local colleges, ASU, Lees-McRae and Caldwell can ski for
$10 lift tickets
Ladies Ski Free on Wednesday's - Wednesday's in
Jan & Feb - Ladies receive a free day or night lift
ticket
Thursday's in Jan & Feb - Free beginner lessons
to anyone renting equipment from Hawksnest
Hawksnest was among the first resorts in the region to open
to snowboarders! The terrain park features were aligned
along the Sock em Dog trail this past winter and they plan to
make even more tweaks and additions to it for the 2006-2007
season.
The park is a big part of the mountain so a
lot of thought and care go into it. They have purchased some new
rails for the upcoming season...10, 15 & 20 foot flat rails, 28
ft flat-down-flat rail, 15 ft flat-down rail, & a 20 ft
battleship rail.
If you are just starting out or wanting to learn new tricks, the
Snowboard Instructors are well qualified to teach with a number
of Snowboarding contest wins under their belts. Hawksnest is
also home to a number of contests each year which are fun for
competitors and spectators alike.
Attention to Details! - Hawksnest Ski Resort has added a
new Piston Bully Edge Park groomer in 2005. This new groomer has
specific attachments for terrain park features.
With the addition of another groomer they will be closing from
4:30pm until 6pm seven days a week. This will ensure great
conditions for the night sessions. SkiNC and SkiSoutheast
visitors reported much improved snow quality during the
2005-2006 season and you can look for more of the same this
season!
Hawksnest is FUN! - Friday & Saturday night Hawksnest is
the only resort open until midnight with the ultimate ski
session in the South called NIGHTHAWK! The happening spot for
skiing lights up for late night!
Snow Tubing is great with a 400 foot long tubing park!
Amenities:
Gift Shop has everything for your skiing comfort, including
goggles, gloves, sunglasses, T Shirts and the Newest designs in
clothing. Children's sizes available!
Lodging Profile:
There are several ski chalets located on and around the resort and
there are several stay and ski packages. (See featured businesses
to the right.)
On-Snow Reporter Notes:
Skiing and riding at Hawksnest is one of the best kept secrets
in the Southeast. For a number of reasons, lift lines are
almost non-existent at this resort except on the busiest of
holiday weekends. While the trails are not as long as its
closest neighbors ski areas such as Ski Beech and Sugar
Mountain, they ARE very challenging and locals will tell you
that Hawksnest offers some of the coolest and most challenging
runs in the region. The lack of over-crowded lift lines
and slopes makes Hawksnest of favorite of local skiers and
snowboarders.
The views are great, the terrain park offers some good rails and
jumps, and the overall experience is definitely one that we'd
suggest you try out.
Families love the snow tubing park as it offers one of the best
roller coaster-like runs around.
Hawksnest has announced some aggressive improvements, but they
were squashed by the Town of Seven Devils. We are hoping
that they can resolve whatever issues are prohibiting them from
adding slopes and additional amenities. Regardless, give
Hawksnest a try...you'll like it.
CONTACT INFO
Hawksnest
2058 Skyland Drive
Banner Elk NC 28604
United States
Main: (800) 822-4295
Snowfall: 800-822-4295
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Smoketree Lodge Cozy atmosphere with prime location that offers great views and close proximity to Hawksnest, Sugar and Ski Beech Ski Resorts! Warm, rustic decor, indoor heated pool, sauna, and lodging from studios to two bedroom suites. In room movies and wonderful amenities. Call 1-800-422-1880. Visit Website
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Foscoe Realty Rentals Closest lodging to Hawksnest! Log cabins, resort condos and Inn rooms. Discount ski packages. Indoor pool, great views, hot tubs, fireplaces and more! Book online! Visit Website
French Swiss Ski Shop Our ski school is located at Appalachian Ski Mountain and we invite your contact for individual or group instruction. Visit Website
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