The NC High Country's first ski area. Skiing since 1962. Two quad chairlifts, one double chairlift, one conveyor lift, one handle pull lift. Eleven slopes including three terrain parks. Season: Friday before Thanksgiving through the first Sunday in April. Open seven days a week. Night skiing beginning first Friday in December. Refrigerated Outdoor Ice Skating Arena w/ three sessions daily @ Noon, 2:30 & 7pm. 2200 sets of skis. Equipment rentals, 450 snowboard rentals, clothing rentals & helmet rentals.
Appalachian Ski Mtn. has expanded to twelve slopes including two terrain parks serviced by one double chairlift, two quad chairlifts, two conveyor lifts (new in 2010) and one handle-pull lift. The base lodge now covers 46,000 square feet, is smoke free, and has complimentary WIFI in the restaurant.