⛷️A full Winter Day🏂

🎿 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.

• Slope Tickets Available

  • 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.