Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 12:20 pm
As the only ski and snowboard destination in Georgia, Sky Valley, elevation 3,500 feet, closed its doors for good in 2005. Following the changing of ownership in 2004, the resort decided to close following the season to evaluate a possible rejuvenation of the area, but decided to raise the ropes forever.
Sky Valley was located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northeast tip of Georgia and had five trails spanning around 20 acres. Sky Valley was accessed with two lifts.
Sky Valley changed hands in Summer of 2004 and they closed for the Winter 2004-2005 season while the new owners talked the resort's future. In the Summer of 2005 Sky Valley came out with an announcement about closing their skiing operation. SkiSoutheast.com spoke with the new owners at the time of their purchase and there was some serious talk about reopening the ski resort with upgraded amenities, etc. A lot of local talk was going around and the excitement caused quite a stir. Rumors about improving the facility proved false and Sky Valley no longer caters to Winter sports.
Sky Valley Resort still operates and offers exclusive mountain homes, golf, tennis, and swimming.
If you have any information or photos about this ski area, post here or drop us an email at [email protected]. This portion of the messageboard was implemented so that those who have skied or played at any of the closed ski areas can share their experiences and discuss "old times". Understand that the content shared may not be 100% accurate.
Sky Valley was located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northeast tip of Georgia and had five trails spanning around 20 acres. Sky Valley was accessed with two lifts.
Sky Valley changed hands in Summer of 2004 and they closed for the Winter 2004-2005 season while the new owners talked the resort's future. In the Summer of 2005 Sky Valley came out with an announcement about closing their skiing operation. SkiSoutheast.com spoke with the new owners at the time of their purchase and there was some serious talk about reopening the ski resort with upgraded amenities, etc. A lot of local talk was going around and the excitement caused quite a stir. Rumors about improving the facility proved false and Sky Valley no longer caters to Winter sports.
Sky Valley Resort still operates and offers exclusive mountain homes, golf, tennis, and swimming.
If you have any information or photos about this ski area, post here or drop us an email at [email protected]. This portion of the messageboard was implemented so that those who have skied or played at any of the closed ski areas can share their experiences and discuss "old times". Understand that the content shared may not be 100% accurate.