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Are you looking for something FUN to do?

Winter is a HERE & we're playing in the snow !

We invite you COME ON UP to The Balcony of the Blue Ridge and join us skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, tubing, sledding & snowshoeing.

Make plans NOW to come to the High Country to play in the snow this winter! All area resorts are open & ready for you to come play!

Hawksnest Tubing

Jonas Ridge Tubing

Sugar Mountain Resort

Appalachian Ski Mountain

Skating is offered during three sessions until March 23 weather permitting: Noon to 2pm 2:30pm to 4:30pm 7pm to 9pm

Ski Beech

Be sure to check out our winter page to see all the great events scheduled!

If you have further questions about any activities in our area, or about the availability of lodging or gasoline supplies, please contact the Avery County Chamber at 828-898-5605.



Upcoming Events
November through March Winter Guided Hike Beech Mountain For complete schedule go to:
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Events
Tuesday December 30, 2008 Bonfire & Hayrides on Beech Mountain Town Hall Beech Mountain An annual event on Beech Mountain (weather permitting, of course). Join us for hot chocolate or cider and warm yourself at the bonfire. Hay wagons will take you on a tour of Beech Mountain by starlight! Tune up your vocal chords for some season caroling. Hayrides and bonfire begin at 7 PM and it is FREE!! For additional information contact the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce. Call (828) 387-9283
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008 2008 NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION Sugar MountainThe romantic and beautiful torch light parade, an extravagant fireworks display, and entertainment provided by: "The Terry Batson Band" Reserved table in the upper cafeteria Champagne Toast, Basket of Hors D’oeuvres, Party Favors $90: Couple • $50: Single Admission to the Lounge Area Champagne Toast $50: Couple • $30: Single 9:00pm - 1:00am To book reservations call: 828-898-573
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2008 NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 Antler Realty New Year's Eve Gala Banner Elk Winery 9:30-1am. Live Dance band, Delicious Food, One bottle of white or red wine per couple,Midnight Dessert buffet, ambience galore, Champagne toast.$75 per person. There is limited seating so there will be no refunds availalble. Call asap to reserve.(828) 898-3111
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January 10, 2009 National Winter Trails Day Sugar Mountain ResortThe 14th annual National Winter Trails Day is coming back to Sugar Mountain Resort. The event offers children and adults new to snow sports the chance to try snowshoeing for FREE. Discover the fun and fitness of snowsports. Snowshoe rental and guided tours are free. Guided tours are available at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm. The program includes a 1 hour tour and snowshoe rental. Adult tours are for 12 years or older. Children's tours are for 8 - 11 year olds. Sign up at least 15 minutes prior to your tour time at the Ski/Snowboard School. Call for more info at 828-898-4521 or 800-SUGARMT .