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SKI BEECH MOUNTAIN

Beech Mt., NC 28604
Area Telephone: (828) 387-2011
Fax: (828) 387-4952
Snow Condition: Outside N.C.: (800) 438-2093
Internet Address:
Email: skibeech@skybest.com
 

AREA'S SKIING STATISTICS

Elevation: Top: 5,505 feet Base: 4,675 feet

Vertical Drop: 830 feet

Skiing Terrain: 15 slopes & trails

Longest run: 1 mile

Slope Difficulty: Beginner: 30%; Intermediate: 40%; Advanced: 30%

Lift Capacity Per Hour: 9,300

Average Annual Snowfall: 80 in.

Snowmaking: 100% of area

Lifts: MC: J Tows: 1 Chairs: 7 (6 dbls, 1 h-s qd) Rope Tar (1) handle pull (1) (10 lifts total)

SKIING SEASON

Mid-November–Mid-March

Days Open & Hours of Operation:
Daily: 8:30 am–10:00 pm
Lifts closed 4:30–6:00 pm daily
Halfday at 8:30 am & 12:30 pm,Mon.–Fri.
Night Skiing: 6:00–10:00 pm every night

EQUIPMENT AND SCHOOLING

Ski Rental/Repair: 2,000 pr rental equipment at slope; 400 snowboard rentals

X-Country Rental/Repair: None

Ski Instruction: AETM; racing program; Youth Learning Center; $70 p/d; Group: $17 p/h; Pvt: $42 p/h,PSIA

Ski School Telephone: (828) 387-2011, ext 216

ADDITIONAL RECREATION

Ice skating; snowtubing; snowboarding

LODGING FACILITIES

Lodging/Walking Distance to Slope: 3 lodges at top of Beech Mt.; plus condominium and chalet rentals–2,800 rooms available–6,000 beds within 3 mile radius

RESTAURANTS AND APRES-SKI

Restaurants/Bars/Lounges: 3 at base, many other fast food & full svc. dining; beer, wine; & mixed beverages

SERVICES

Ski shop & snowboard shop at area; gift, novelty, groceries; churches nearby Credit cards:AE, Visa, Discover, MC All day nursery, children’s ski school Hospital–12 miles; NSPS

TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION

Banner Elk–4 miles; Boone–21 miles; From Boone on Hwy 105 south to Hwy 184 North to Banner Elk, follow 184 North to area Airport: Tri-City, TN–45 mi.; Charlotte, N.C. 120 miles; Asheville, N.C. 80 miles

SKIING RATES

Rates (all lifts):

4 yrs & under ski free when accompanied by ticketed adult

Many package plans with various combinations, group rates for 15 or more

Complimentary ticket to folks 70 years old and older

NEW THIS SEASON

Continuing with mid-week specials

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