Lighted ski slopes and lift equipment at Appalachian Ski Mtn. on a snowy evening
SKINC MOUNTAIN GUIDEHigh Country / Blowing Rock

Appalachian Ski Mtn.

First turns & terrain parks

365 ft vertical drop4,000 ft summit13 slopes published terrain
Photo source: Appalachian Ski Mtn. ↗Resort reference photo · not live conditions
365 ftVertical drop
4,000 ftSummit elevation
3,635 ftBase elevation
Not publishedSkiable acres

Published mountain characteristics, not currently open terrain. Source: official resort information ↗. Reviewed September 30, 2026. “Not published” means not listed in the linked source.

Meet the mountain

First turns & terrain parks.

A compact Blowing Rock mountain with 13 slopes, four terrain parks and an established ski school. All slopes are lighted, making scheduled evening sessions another way to fit in a ski day.

Who is this mountain best for?

First-timers planning a lesson and park riders looking for a compact mountain. A 365-foot vertical drop keeps the footprint manageable; the resort publishes 13 slopes and four terrain parks.

Terrain: 3 easy · 6 more difficult · 4 most difficult slopes.
Night skiing: Yes · all slopes lighted.
Tubing: Not listed at ski area.

Features are subject to seasonal schedules and operating conditions. Check availability directly.

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Near Blowing Rock

Mountain weather.

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Three-day outlook

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Weather: National Weather Service. Point forecasts near each ski area, not measured summit conditions. Observations, where available, are from nearby stations and labeled separately. Forecasts do not establish whether a resort is open.

Put the day together

Book the essentials.

Check date, session and inclusions directly with each provider.

01 / TICKETS

Your time on snow.

The resort directs guests to reserve tickets and rentals online before arrival. Check your session and equipment selections together.

Reserve tickets online ↗

Provider instructions ↗ · reviewed September 30, 2026. Recheck before booking.

02 / RENTALS

Gear that fits.

Reserve equipment online before arrival, as required in the resort’s ticket instructions. Confirm your rental package and fitting arrangements.

Reserve rentals online ↗

Provider instructions ↗ · reviewed September 30, 2026. Recheck before booking.

03 / LESSONS

Start with a lesson.

Choose the program for your age and ability through the resort’s lesson page. Check its instructions separately from your ticket and rental reservation.

Ski school & lesson options ↗

Provider instructions ↗ · reviewed September 30, 2026. Recheck before booking.

04 / LODGING

Stay near your mountain.

Use the actual property address to check winter access, parking and cancellation terms. Availability is confirmed with the provider.

Browse lodging resources ↗

Provider instructions ↗ · reviewed September 30, 2026. Recheck before booking.

Booking procedures reviewed September 30, 2026. Check current provider terms before purchase.

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The last few miles matter

Getting there.

Plan your approach from the Boone / Blowing Rock area using the resort’s directions. Give your group time to park, collect equipment and meet the ski school; reserve your session before setting out.

940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

One more check before you go.

Recheck the official operating report, your booking confirmation and DriveNC before departure. Elevation, wind and precipitation can change the drive and the day.

Official operations & snow report ↗

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