⛷️A full Winter Day🏂
A day with a lot of skiing, and a lot of eating!
A day with a lot of skiing, and a lot of eating!
🎿 Day Before: Black Tie Ski Rental Delivery
Order your rental equipment and set it to be delivered first thing in the morning, directly to your rental unit
Location: 301 Pinnacle Inn Road, Beech Mountain NC 28604
Phone: (828) 416-0118
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🥧 Breakfast: High Country Pies
Go grab a hearty breakfast pie before heading to Sugar Mountain for a full day of skiing!
Location: 3277 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk NC 28604
Phone: (828) 898-2086
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⛷️ All Day Activity: Skiing at Sugar Mountain
Get your equipment rentals the night before, check out our Ski & Snowboard Stores page
Start with a lesson at Sugar's Ski & Snowboard School if it’s your first time! Lessons start at 9:00am.
Day Session 9:00am - 4:30pm
Half-Day Session 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Twilight Session 12:30pm - 4:30pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Night Session 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive, Banner Elk NC 28604
Phone: (828) 898-4521
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🍔 Lunch: Sugar Mountain Cafeteria
Take a quick break from skiing in the main lodge, or visit the upstairs bar
On the weekend they usually grill burgers on the lodge deck!
🌮 Lunch Alternative: Puerto Nuevo Mexican & Seafood Restaurant
just across the street from the main entrance of Sugar Mountain
Location: 2941 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk NC 28604
Phone: (828) 898-3332
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⛳ Indoor Alternative: The Turn Golf Simulator
Perfect if you need a break from the slopes, or if you're not skiing at all!
Location: 1136 Shawneehaw Avenue, Suite A, Banner Elk NC 28604
Phone: (828) 860-8876
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🍝 Dinner: Bella's Italian Neighborhood Restaurant
Fill up on some hearty Italian dishes after a long day of skiing
Location: 3585 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk NC 28604
Phone: (828) 898-9022
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☕ Evening Activity: Stay In
Head over to Lowes Foods to grab some hot chocolate mix, then back to your rental to cozy up next to the fireplace for the rest of the night
Location: 4000 NC-105 South, Banner Elk NC 28604
Phone: (828) 898-9565
You could always get a night skiing ticket and head back to Sugar Mountain, night session runs from 6:00-9:00pm most nights
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🐻❄️ Seasonal Events: Events at Sugar Mountain Ski Resort
Sugarfest - usually takes places in early December
Santa at Sugar - usually takes place the week surrounding Christmas
New Year's Eve Celebration - torch light parade on the last day of the year
Sugar Bear's Birthday - Great Bear Race, special treats, cake and ice cream
Easter Egg Hunt - lucky winner gets a season pass for next year
check current dates before planning your visit
The businesses and activities listed here are independent and not affiliated with us. These are personal recommendations based on guest feedback and local popularity. We are not responsible for the services, availability, safety, or quality of any third-party businesses or experiences. Please verify hours, reservations, and other details directly with the provider. Outdoor activities may carry inherent risks. Please consider your own abilities and check conditions before participating.