SNOW TUBING
Snow tubing at Ski Sapphire Valley’s Frozen Falls Tube Park in Sapphire, NC, delivers a fun and family‑friendly winter activity that’s perfect for visitors of all ages. The park features a 500‑foot‑long snow tubing run with about a 60‑foot vertical drop, giving riders a satisfying slide through snowy terrain without being intimidating for kids or beginners. What makes it especially enjoyable is the moving sidewalk lift that brings tubers and their tubes back to the top of the hill with ease, so you can focus on sliding and laughing your way down again and again. Because the tubing area is right next to the ski slopes and beginner areas, families can mix and match activities throughout the day—skiing, snowboarding, or warming up with hot drinks at the lodge before heading back for more tubing fun. Sessions run for about 1.75 hours, and the overall vibe is relaxed and welcoming, giving guests a chance to enjoy snowy thrills in a scenic Blue Ridge Mountain setting without long lines or crowds.
HILL STATS
500 ft
RUN LENGTH
60 FT
VERTICAL DROP
SEASON
DECEMBER 13 – SEASON BEGINS
LATE MARCH – SEASON ENDS
SLOPE HOURS
TUBING SESSION TIMES ARE FOR 1.75 HOURS
Resort is subject to close due to weather. Please check the hours page on the resort’s website for daily, up to date open status.
SNOW TUBING TICKETS
Tickets can ONLY be purchased by visiting the community center at the base of the tube runs the day that you want to snow tube. Tickets are on a first-come first-serve basis. The resort only accepts credit cards, no cash or check.
- To receive the ” Amenity Rate” you must be a property owner, a homeowners’ guest, a timeshare owner, or a lodging guest on a Sapphire Valley Resort property with a valid Amenity Card. You can also be a VRBO/AirBnB (or other service) guest at a property on the resort that is in good standing with a valid Amenity card.
- For military rate you must present valid military ID.
THINGS TO KNOW
- You can only purchase tickets at the community center at the base of the mountain on the day you plan on visiting. Its best to arrive before they open to ensure you can secure tickets for they are sold on a first-come first-serve basis.
- You can purchase multi-day tickets to ensure you have tickets for the days you plan on visiting from the community center. But these multi-day tickets can only be purchased the first day you plan on visiting the resort. For example, if you plan on visiting the resort on Sat and Sun you cannot go Friday to purchase multi-day tickets, you can only purchase them that Sat morning.
- It is best to download, print out, and fill out waiver forms BEFORE purchasing tickets in order to save time.
- Minimum age for snow tubing is 2 and up.
- The resort only accepts credit cards, no cash or check.
DISCOUNTED RATES
- GROUP: Discounted rates are reserved for organized groups booked in advance, for groups of 10 or more. Please call the resort to schedule.
BOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE
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OTHER AMENITIES AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION
ON-SITE DINING
The community center at the base of the mountain has an on-site restaurant.
INSTRUCTION
The resort has numerous ski and snowboard lesson options for all ages and skill levels.
RETAIL STORE
There is a retail store on-site that offers wintersports clothing and equipment as well as gifts and apparel.
VISIT LOCATION PAGE
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OTHER ACTIVITIES AT THIS LOCATION
Snowboarding Ski Sapphire Valley
Ski Sapphire Valley provides a comfortable snowboarding experience perfect for beginners and casual riders, with gentle terrain, helpful instruction, and a welcoming mountain vibe. Its smaller size and focus on accessibility create a relaxed alternative to bigger, more challenging resorts.
Snow Skiing Ski Sapphire Valley
Ski Sapphire Valley offers a calm, beginner-friendly skiing experience with gentle slopes, a simple layout, and a welcoming atmosphere ideal for families and new skiers. Its modest size and scenic Blue Ridge Mountain setting create a laid-back alternative to the larger, more crowded ski resorts.
Snowboarding Ski Sapphire Valley
Ski Sapphire Valley provides a comfortable snowboarding experience perfect for beginners and casual riders, with gentle terrain, helpful instruction, and a welcoming mountain vibe. Its smaller size and focus on accessibility create a relaxed alternative to bigger, more challenging resorts.
Snow Skiing Ski Sapphire Valley
Ski Sapphire Valley offers a calm, beginner-friendly skiing experience with gentle slopes, a simple layout, and a welcoming atmosphere ideal for families and new skiers. Its modest size and scenic Blue Ridge Mountain setting create a laid-back alternative to the larger, more crowded ski resorts.
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The tubing park features multiple lanes carved into the slope, each offering a thrilling ride down on an oversized inner tube.
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The park features a 600-foot-long tubing hill with an 80-foot vertical drop, delivering fast, exciting descents that are suitable for both kids and adults. What makes it especially unique is the ability to operate in both cold and warm weather seasons—thanks to special synthetic lanes and top-tier snowmaking equipment.
Snow Tubing Beech Mtn NC
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Snowtubing Highland Outpost NC
Highlands Outpost in Scaly Mountain, NC, offers an exciting snow tubing experience perfect for winter adventure seekers of all ages.