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Ski Resort Beech Mountain Resort in the High Country: Position on map

Beech Mountain Resort

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The Ski Resort

Beech Mountain Redort is located in North Carolina and is the highest ski resort in eastern North America boasting an elevation of 1678 meters. All in all there are 7 lifts and 16 runs. 3 trails are groomed for beginners, 4 are most difficult runs and 7 are best for seasoned skiers and riders. Moreover, Beech Mountain offers a lot for freestylers. There are 2 terrain parks available offering numerous obstacles of different difficulty levels.
Yet, it is mainly Beech Mountain´s Alpine Village that creates a unique cozy atmosphere. Here you´ll find everything you need: from ski service/rental to restaurants and charming coffee houses. In addition, there are many extra activities to do here such as ice skating.
 

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Interesting facts

  • Offering 38 ha of slopes and terrain, Beech Mountain Resort is among the 3 largest Ski Resorts in North Carolina.
  • Beech Mountain Resort is among the 3 best rated Ski Resorts in North Carolina.
  • Elevated between 1,425 m and 1,678 m, the Ski Resort is the highest elevated Ski Resorts in North Carolina. The vertical drop from summit to base is 253 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in the USA is 496 m. Runs and slopes are therefore relatively short.
  • Average snow depth during the season is 117 cm at summit elevation and 36 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during February, offering an average snow depth of 171 cm at summit elevation and 52 cm at the base. This makes Beech Mountain Resort the ski resort with the best snow conditions in North Carolina.
  • Beech Mountain Resort features 57 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in the USA is 45 sunny days. February is the sunniest month with an average of 18 sunny days.

Snow Safety & Snowmaking

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Contact

Beech Mountain Resort
1007 Beech Mountain Pkwy
NC 28604
Beech Mountain
E-Mail
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Phone1-800-438-2093

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Mountain Stats

Elevation1,425 m - 1,678 m
Opening Day30 Nov 2024
Closing Day22 Mar 2025
Capacity 8500 Persons/Hr.

Lifts

7
1
6
Total 7

Skiable Terrain

38 ha
Easy
Green Circle
Moderate
Blue Squared
Advanced
Black Diamond
Extreme
Double Diamond
Overall Slope Area 38 ha
Number of Slopes 15

Weather (1,615 m)

Open Lifts & Trails

Rates

$87
1 day adult $87
1 day child $65
All rates & fees