Sugar Mountain Ski Resort Guide
Sugar Mountain, United States
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| Highest Lift | 1,620m 5,315ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Height | 1,250m 4,101ft |
| Nearest Airports | Tri-Cities Regional and Asheville |
Sugar Mountain
Sugar Mountain is a family-friendly ski resort in North Carolina. With a variety of slopes and stunning views, it caters to all skill levels.
Summary
Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, Sugar Mountain boasts 21 slopes and trails, offering diverse terrain for skiing and snowboarding. The resort's elevation reaches 5,300 feet, ensuring excellent conditions for winter sports enthusiasts.
The ski area of Sugar Mountain is at an altitude of 1,250m 4,101ft .
Sugar Mountain has direct access to 18 marked pistes, served by a total of 8 ski lifts.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Whoopdedoo'.
Partner Offers
Snow and Weather
Sugar Mountain typically sees a snow depth of 30 to 60 inches during the season, with consistent snowfall from December to March. For the latest snow reports and conditions, be sure to check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
When will it snow in Sugar Mountain?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Sugar Mountain.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Sugar Mountain Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 10 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 7 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 8 | |
Sugar Mountain Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 1,620m 5,315ft |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,250m 4,101ft |
| Resort Altitude (Sugar Mountain) | 1,250m 4,101ft |
| Max Vertical | 370m 1,214ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
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| Beginners |
Skiing
Sugar Mountain features over 115 acres of skiable terrain and a vertical drop of 1,200 feet. Highlights include the popular Big Birch and the newly improved Upper and Lower Flying Mile runs, along with the Sugar Mountain Resort ski lifts, such as the Summit Express and the Easy Street.
Sugar Mountain offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Ski Lessons in Sugar Mountain
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Sugar Mountain Ski Schools and Sugar Mountain Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will enjoy Sugar Mountain's terrain parks, including the dedicated Sugar Park, which features a variety of jumps, rails, and boxes perfect for all skill levels. There are also plenty of open trails for free riding.
Location and Map
Where is Sugar Mountain?
This ski resort is in Township of Banner Elk, Crook, United States.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Sugar Mountain is Tri-Cities Regional, 94 minutes drive away.
Asheville, Charlotte Douglas, Friedman Memorial and Greenville airports are all within three hours drive.
Sugar Mountain is conveniently accessible via US Highway 321. The nearest major airport is Charlotte Douglas International Airport, located about two hours away, providing a straightforward route to the resort.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The eight ski lifts are able to uplift 8,800 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Sugar Mountain open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, unwind at the Sugar Mountain Clubhouse. For lively après-ski, check out the local bar scene at The Beech Tree and enjoy hearty meals at the nearby restaurants like the Last Run Lounge.
