All of the North Carolina ski resorts are making snow like crazy and with the high temps staying in the low to mid 30s across the region, we may see snowguns going around the clock all week. We may see a period or two where the highs creep slightly above snowmaking ops and even so, every night for the long range forecasting period looks perfect for making snow. Conditions are absolutely great across the board. Pick a resort, pick a slope and go have a great time. Blue skies, cold temps and manmade powder on top of the natural snow from this weekend.
We want to thank Kent Jackson and Eric Hess for attending the Southeast Special Olympics going on over at Appalachian yesterday. Both guys got us a ton of photos and reports and we’ll be posting those as the day goes on.
All of the ski areas of North Carolina did a pretty good job of reporting base depth increases so far. All resorts upped their tallies by about 2-4” so that is certainly reasonable.
Appalachian has their terrain park closed for about ½ of the day while they do a little focused work on it. Hard Core and Thin Slice are also closed for dedicated snowmaking, although on App’s website they are showing them as open. That gives App 7 trails operating today. The surface yesterday was remarkable according to all reports and today should be only better.
Cataloochee picked up a little more snow after Monday’s slope conditions update, giving them 25” of snow on the season. Tuesdays are Mens Day at Cataloochee and guys purchasing a full price adult day, twilight or night lift ticket will receive a free any level ski or snowboard lesson. Also, don’t forget that Thursday is the 4th and final race of the Cataloochee Challenge Cup Race Series. Individuals race against the clock for the best of two runs. Top three challengers in both men’s and women’s age divisions win cool stuff. You must be 21 years of age or older to participate. Racing begins at 8pm with a post awards party at 10pm, so dust off those racing skills and test your luck. The Cat is where its at on Thursday night’s Challenge Cup Race Night. Call the ski area for more information. Also, don’t forget to come out and support the US Ski Team on Friday, February 10 for US Ski Team Day. as Cat kicks off the Olympic week by donating $1 off each lift ticket sold on that Friday to help the US Ski Team GO FOR THE GOLD!
Hawksnest Resort is looking amazing right now. Lots of snowmaking, 8 trails and their popular tubing hill are all in perfect shape. Word has it that TOP GUN may be open within a week…maybe sooner.
Sapphire Valley has been making snow since the weather turned cold and their plan is to open for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for night skiing only, and then for this Saturday and Sunday they will open from 9am until 10pm each day. Nobody else is providing that information so you heard it hear first.
Ski Beech reported 16° this morning and they have been blasting the slopes and the reports are that Ski Beech was absolutely gorgeous yesterday, so today should be even better! Today they are skiing on 14 trails and word has it that Oz Run is next! Today is TWO for TUESDAY. Buy one, get one ticket free so partner up!
Wolf Laurel is reporting 12 trails open and great, groomed conditions for today!
Until Next Time!
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