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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.

People snowboarding at Ski Sapphire in NC mountains.
Person on snow tube at ski snowboard resort near Greenville, SC.
Snow tubing lane at Ski Sapphire near Greenville, SC.
Snow tubing lanes at snow tube hill near Greenville, SC.

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.

MONDAY - FRIDAY
10AM, NOON, 2PM, 4PM
SATURAY & SUNDAY
10AM, NOON, 2PM, 4PM

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. 

2024-2025 SEASON
PRICE PER SESSION
PUBLIC
$35
AMENITY / MILITARY
$26
  • 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. 
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    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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