The Ski Resort
Sapphire Valley Ski Resort is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and blongs to the Sapphire Valley Four Season Resort. It is one of the southern most ski areas. Built in 1964 it is also one of the oldest! It offers families a great learning experience where parking and all amenities are within an easy walk.
It´s main run totals almost 490 meters. It is a beginner/intermediate run and therefore offers best conditions for children and first-timers. Get some lessons taught by experienced instructors. They will do their best to make you a confident skier or rider. In addition, you should pay a visit to Frozen Falls Tubing Park! It is fun for the entire family and there is no experience necessary. Just vault yourself on your tube and slide down the hill!
Interesting facts
- It is known to be the most family-friendly ski resort in North Carolina.
- The vertical drop from summit to base is 76 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in the USA is 375 m. Runs and slopes are therefore relatively short. The high point of the ski resort is located at an elevation of 1,052 m.
- The day pass at Sapphire Valley Ski Area is $58 making it the cheapest ski resort in North Carolina.
- Snow coverage is usually best during December, offering an average snow depth of 87 cm at summit elevation and 40 cm at the base.
Snow Safety & Snowmaking
About Ski Sapphire Valley snow making: The resort installed a completely new system during the 2017-2018 season. Each of the HALO snowmakers have their one computer and weather station to optimize snow output! All we need is cold weather and we can bury the mountain!
On Mountain Dining
The new Ski Sapphire Valley Slopeside Tavern will serve up great food and beverages at the base of Ski Sapphire Valley! Please visit this page for other dining options:
https://sapphirevalleyresort.com/dining_sapphire_valley.html
Must-Ski Runs
Ski Sapphire Valley's main run is the perfect confidence builder for beginners skiing for the first time or those more 'mature' trying to get their legs under them!
Nightskiing
Ski Sapphire Valley has 100% coverage on the slopes with it's lighting system and it is a great time to enjoy your mountain experience.
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Activities
Sapphire Valley Resort’s on site lodging guests (in homes where the Property Owner is in good standing) receive full amenity privileges which includes use of the Recreation Center, it’s pools, hot tubs, sauna, fitness center, workout room, mini-golf, massage therapies, movie rentals, free wi-fi and arcade, and 25% off the public ski rate.
See our [Ski FAQs] for more information about Amenity Cards or call 828-743-7663
Après-Ski and Nightlife
The top three food and beverage locations for after ski fun are:
Slopeside Tavern
Micas Restaurant and Pub
The Fix Restaurant and Tavern
Check out all food and beverage options: https://sapphirevalleyresort.com/dining_sapphire_valley.html
Infrastructure & Rental
Ski Sapphire Valley has a full rental shop with skis, boots, pools, snowboards and helmets.
Skischools
Number of Ski Rental
Getting here
Those coming from further away may leverage the many interstates that feed into Western North Carolina!
Just set your GPS for 127 Cherokee Trail in Sapphire, NC 28774 and come on up and play! This address is for the main resort offices and just 100 yards from the base of Ski Sapphire
