North Carolina’s mountains turn into a snow-dusted playground each winter, offering skiing, snowboarding and tubing with stunning views to match. From Beech Mountain to Sugar Mountain, it's all about crisp air, cozy après and carving your own trail on the slopes. Come discover why for more than six decades now, we've been known as the Winter Capital of the South.
Winter
From Ski Lifts to S’mores
Whether you're carving down the slopes or cozying up by the fire, winter in NC’s mountains brings adventure and cozy vibes in equal measure.
Beech Mountain, Eastern America’s highest town, sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains at a cool 5,506 feet above sea level. This signature elevation provides snowy winters, refreshing summers and crisp autumns — and you know what that means: all the adventures all the time.
Sometimes you just need to get away. Escape the winter drag and head to the North Carolina High Country for fun at ski resorts and relaxation at day spas.
Kick cabin fever with a range of winter activities in the North Carolina mountains like hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and even ice climbing. A convenient base camp for launching a winter assault is Black Mountain, located just off Interstate 40 east of Asheville.
Sponsored by: Banner Elk Tourism
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Hit the Slopes in Banner Elk, NC’s Ski Town
Located between NC’s two largest ski resorts, Banner Elk is an ideal snow sports getaway with great dining, cozy lodging and small-town charm to round out your time off the slopes.
Go beyond the bunny hills and find a true snowy respite at one of North Carolina's six luxury winter sports resorts.
We take "chilling" to a whole new level
North Carolina’s resorts and ski towns know how to après the real way. Whether it’s a cozy fireside, a spicy toddy or gourmet bites, we serve up warm moments worth sticking around for.
