SUGAR MOUNTAIN RESORT
SNOW SKIING, SNOWBOARDING, ICE SKATING, SNOW TUBING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, AND MORE IN SUGAR MOUNTAIN, NC
Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, nestled in the scenic village of Sugar Mountain, NC, is North Carolina’s largest ski area, boasting an impressive 125 acres of skiable terrain. This premier destination offers a diverse range of activities for winter enthusiasts, including skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ice skating, and snowshoeing, making it a hub for outdoor fun. With 20 well-maintained trails and nine lifts, skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels can explore the slopes, from beginner-friendly runs to more challenging terrains. The resort’s state-of-the-art snowmaking and grooming capabilities ensure excellent conditions throughout the season, while its charming Alpine-inspired village provides cozy dining, shopping, and lodging options. Sugar Mountain Resort is a must-visit for anyone seeking a dynamic winter adventure in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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ACTIVITIES AT THIS LOCATION
Here are some of the outdoor activities available at this location.
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ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION
MOUNTAIN STATS
PEAK ELEVATION IN FEET
5300
BASE ELEVATION IN FT
4100
VERTICAL DROP IN FEET
1200
SLOPES
20
LIFTS
7
TOTAL SKIABLE ACRES
125
BEGINNER
GREEN CIRCLE
8 SLOPES
INTERMEDIATE
BLUE SQUARE
8 SLOPES
EXPERT
BLACK DIAMOND
4 SLOPES
SEASON
LATE NOVEMBER, 2024 - SEASON BEGINS
LATE MARCH, 2025 - SEASON ENDS
SLOPE HOURS
Ticket purchases must be made at the resort ONLY! No online or phone sales are accepted. All tickets are sold first come, first served and are subject to sell out!
Full Day lift/slope tickets go on sale at 8:00am for skiing/snowboarding that day! You may also purchase them the night before from 8:00pm to 9:00pm in the Rental Department.
Twilight & Half Day lift/slope tickets are available at 12:00pm for that day.
Night lift/slope tickets available at 5:00pm for that evening.
SLOPE TICKETS
Ticket purchases must be made at the resort ONLY! No online or phone sales are accepted. All tickets are sold first come, first served and are subject to sell out!
Full Day lift/slope tickets go on sale at 8:00am for skiing/snowboarding that day! You may also purchase them the night before from 8:00pm to 9:00pm in the Rental Department.
Twilight & Half Day lift/slope tickets are available at 12:00pm for that day.
Night lift/slope tickets available at 5:00pm for that evening.
FULL DAY TICKET
9am - 4pm
- Prices in (parenthesis) are March Madness pricing that begins March 10th, 2025.
- Junior pricing is for children ages 5-11.
- Senior pricing is for senior ages 70 - 75. Seniors over the age of 75 can purchase lift/slope tickets for $3.
- Holiday rates apply December 19, 2024 through January 3, 2025.
HALF DAY TICKET
12:30pm - 4pm
- Prices in (parenthesis) are March Madness pricing that begins March 10th, 2025.
- Junior pricing is for children ages 5-11.
- Senior pricing is for senior ages 70 - 75. Seniors over the age of 75 can purchase lift/slope tickets for $3.
- Holiday rates apply December 19, 2024 through January 3, 2025.
twilight TICKET
12:30pm - 10pm (closed 4:30pm - 6pm)
- Prices in (parenthesis) are March Madness pricing that begins March 10th, 2025.
- Junior pricing is for children ages 5-11.
- Senior pricing is for senior ages 70 - 75. Seniors over the age of 75 can purchase lift/slope tickets for $3.
- Holiday rates apply December 19, 2024 through January 3, 2025.
night TICKET
6pm - 10pm
- Prices in (parenthesis) are March Madness pricing that begins March 10th, 2025.
- Junior pricing is for children ages 5-11.
- Senior pricing is for senior ages 70 - 75. Seniors over the age of 75 can purchase lift/slope tickets for $3.
- Holiday rates apply December 19, 2024 through January 3, 2025.
RENTAL EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING
Rental equipment is available with prices ranging from $15 - $47 depending upon date and your status (adult, senior, child, student) as well as what you are renting.
Rental clothing is available with prices ranging from $24 - $33 depending upon clothing needed.
THINGS TO KNOW
- Sugar Mountain uses RFID cards for lift tickets. Need to find out about Cards???????
- Need to find out if you have to go to resort the day of or before to buy tix with card????????????
- Children 4 and under qualify for a $3 lift/slope ticket.
- College discounts and K-12 Snow Day discounts are also available.
- Group discounts are available.
- Season passes are available.
MOUNTAIN STATS
PEAK ELEVATION IN FEET
5300
BASE ELEVATION IN FT
4100
VERTICAL DROP IN FEET
1200
SLOPES
20
LIFTS
7
TOTAL SKIABLE ACRES
125
BEGINNER
GREEN CIRCLE
8 SLOPES
INTERMEDIATE
BLUE SQUARE
8 SLOPES
EXPERT
BLACK DIAMOND
4 SLOPES
SEASON
LATE NOVEMBER, 2024 - SEASON BEGINS
LATE MARCH, 2025 - SEASON ENDS
SLOPE HOURS
Ticket purchases must be made at the resort ONLY! No online or phone sales are accepted. All tickets are sold first come, first served and are subject to sell out!
Full Day lift/slope tickets go on sale at 8:00am for skiing/snowboarding that day! You may also purchase them the night before from 8:00pm to 9:00pm in the Rental Department.
Twilight & Half Day lift/slope tickets are available at 12:00pm for that day.
Night lift/slope tickets available at 5:00pm for that evening.
SLOPE TICKETS
Ticket purchases must be made at the resort ONLY! No online or phone sales are accepted. All tickets are sold first come, first served and are subject to sell out!
Full Day lift/slope tickets go on sale at 8:00am for skiing/snowboarding that day! You may also purchase them the night before from 8:00pm to 9:00pm in the Rental Department.
Twilight & Half Day lift/slope tickets are available at 12:00pm for that day.
Night lift/slope tickets available at 5:00pm for that evening.
FULL DAY TICKET
9am - 4pm
- Prices in (parenthesis) are March Madness pricing that begins March 10th, 2025.
- Junior pricing is for children ages 5-11.
- Senior pricing is for senior ages 70 - 75. Seniors over the age of 75 can purchase lift/slope tickets for $3.
- Holiday rates apply December 19, 2024 through January 3, 2025.
HALF DAY TICKET
12:30pm - 4pm
- Prices in (parenthesis) are March Madness pricing that begins March 10th, 2025.
- Junior pricing is for children ages 5-11.
- Senior pricing is for senior ages 70 - 75. Seniors over the age of 75 can purchase lift/slope tickets for $3.
- Holiday rates apply December 19, 2024 through January 3, 2025.
twilight TICKET
12:30pm - 10pm (closed 4:30pm - 6pm)
- Prices in (parenthesis) are March Madness pricing that begins March 10th, 2025.
- Junior pricing is for children ages 5-11.
- Senior pricing is for senior ages 70 - 75. Seniors over the age of 75 can purchase lift/slope tickets for $3.
- Holiday rates apply December 19, 2024 through January 3, 2025.
night TICKET
6pm - 10pm
- Prices in (parenthesis) are March Madness pricing that begins March 10th, 2025.
- Junior pricing is for children ages 5-11.
- Senior pricing is for senior ages 70 - 75. Seniors over the age of 75 can purchase lift/slope tickets for $3.
- Holiday rates apply December 19, 2024 through January 3, 2025.
RENTAL EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING
Rental equipment is available with prices ranging from $15 - $47 depending upon date and your status (adult, senior, child, student) as well as what you are renting.
Rental clothing is available with prices ranging from $24 - $33 depending upon clothing needed.
THINGS TO KNOW
- Sugar Mountain uses RFID cards for lift tickets. Need to find out about Cards???????
- Need to find out if you have to go to resort the day of or before to buy tix with card????????????
- Children 4 and under qualify for a $3 lift/slope ticket.
- College discounts and K-12 Snow Day discounts are also available.
- Group discounts are available.
- Season passes are available.
TUBING STATS
RUNS
6
LENGTH IN FT
700
SEASON
EARLY DECEMBER, 2024 - SEASON BEGINS
LATE MARCH, 2025 - SEASON ENDS
TUBING HOURS
Each listed time is a session. Sessions last 1 hour and 45 minutes. In addition, 8:00am Tubing sessions are available during the Holiday period, MLK and President’s Day Saturday and Sunday only.
TUBING TICKETS
You must purchase tickets before going to resort online. Also, tickets can only be purchased online the day prior to your visit at 8am. If you plan to visit you should purchse your tickets as close to 8am the day before as possible online to guarantee you get them. Note, no more than six tickets can be bought by one single person.
- Pricing is for ages 5 & up. Children 3 & 4 years old are $3 with paying adult.
- Holiday rates apply December 19, 2024 through January 3, 2025
- Prices in (parenthesis) are March Madness prices which begin March 10, 2025.
RENTAL EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING
Rental clothing is available with prices ranging from $24 - $33 depending upon clothing needed.
THINGS TO KNOW
- You must purchase your tickets online.
- You cannot purchase tickets until 8am the day before you plan on coming.
- You can only purchase 6 tickets per person.
- Everyone must sign a waiver before tubing. Waivers can be downloaded from tubing website: Tubing – Sugar Mountain Resort
- Must be 3 years of age or older to tube.
- Children 6 and under must ride/share a tube with an adult.
- Children 7 and 8 must be under the direct supervision of an adult.
- Tickets are non-refundable.
TRAIL STATS
PEAK ELEVATION IN FEET
5300
BASE ELEVATION IN FEET
4100
VERTICAL DROP IN FEET
1200
NUMBER OF TRAILS
11
MILES
??
BEGINNER
GREEN CIRCLE
3
INTERMEDIATE
BLUE SQUARE
4
EXPERT
BLACK DIAMOND
4
SEASON
MAY - SEASON BEGINS
SEPTEMBER - SEASON ENDS
HOURS
Sugar Mountain Bike Park is open select days from May to September. Please check the chart below for accurate details.
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2024
JULY 4 - SEPTEMBER 2 2024
MOUNTAIN BIKE TICKETS
Ticket sales begin 30 minutes before chairlifts and bike park open.
Ticket sales end 30 minutes before chairlifts and bike park close (excludes Thursday, July 4).
- Prices are for lift ticket.
- Junior is 11 & Under
- Group rates are available.
- Tickets can be purchased at the main ticket windows located in front of the base lodge as you approach from the parking lot.
RENTAL EQUIPMENT & STORE
Fully equipped mountain bike shop with equipment sales and bike rentals is available onsite.
THINGS TO KNOW
- Helmets are required.
- Full-face helmets are required when riding any downhill expert trail.
- Tours and lessons are available.
- Bike wash stations are available.
A snowshoe guided tour can be a casual walk or an intense workout in a wonderful winter wonderland. Their guides will accommodate your needs. Each tour is one hour long and includes a snowshoe rental.
SNOWSHOEING STATS
LENGTH
1 HOUR
DIFFICULTY
CUSTOM
SEASON
EARLY DECEMBER, 2024 - SEASON BEGINS
LATE MARCH, 2025 - SEASON ENDS
HOURS
Tours are subject to instructor availability.
SNOWSHOEING TICKETS
Sign up at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time in the Ski and Snowboard School building. Tours are subject to instructor availability.
- Pricing is for ages 8 & up.
RENTAL EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING
Rental clothing is available with prices ranging from $24 - $33 depending upon clothing needed. Ticket price includes snow shoe rental.
THINGS TO KNOW
- You must purchase your tickets 15 at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time at the Ski and Snowboard School Building.
- Adult tours are for ages 12 and older.
- Child tours are for ages 8-11.
- Guided tour difficulty is based upon the abilities of attendees of that session.
- Group tours are available on demand for groups of 4-15.
SKATING RINK STATS
AREA IN SQUARE FEET
10,000
SEASON
DECEMBER 1, 2024 - SEASON BEGINS
MARCH 23, 2025 - SEASON ENDS
SKATING HOURS
Each listed time is a session. Sessions last 1.5 hours. The schedule is subject to change and will be noted on the skating page of the resort.
ICE SKATING TICKETS
You must purchase tickets before going to resort either online or by phone.
Ticket pricing includes skate rentals. Skates are available in Youth size 7 through Adult size 14.
- Holiday Rates apply Dec. 19 to Jan. 3, 2025
- March Madness rates begin March 10th.
RENTAL EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING
RATES INCLUDE THE COST OF YOUR TICKET INCLUDES SKATE RENTALS.
THINGS TO KNOW
- You must purchase tickets online or by phone before going to the resort.
- Children must be three 3 years of age or older to ice skate.
- You must sign a waiver before skating. It can be downloaded from the skating page website: Ice Skating – Sugar Mountain Resort
SCENIC CHAIR LIFT RIDES IN BANNER ELK, NC
Enjoy amazing views with scenic chairlift rides in Banner Elk, NC at Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, located just up the road from Boone, NC.
LIFT STATS
PEAK ELEVATION IN FEET
5300
RIDE TIME IN MINUTES
??
SEASON
MAY - SEASON BEGINS
SEPTEMBER - SEASON ENDS
HOURS
Sugar Mountain Bike Park is open select days from May to September. Please check the chart below for accurate details.
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2024
JULY 4 - SEPTEMBER 2 2024
CHAIR LIFT TICKETS
Ticket sales begin 30 minutes before chairlifts and bike park open.
Ticket sales end 30 minutes before chairlifts close (excludes Thursday, July 4).
- Prices are for lift ticket.
- Junior is 11 & Under
- Kids 4 & under are free with paying adult.
- Group rates are available but must be made in advance.
- Tickets can be purchased at the main ticket windows located in front of the base lodge as you approach from the parking lot.
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OTHER AMENITIES AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION
MULTIPLE RESTAURANTS
The resort has multiple restaurants available onsite.
CHILDCARE
The resort offers childcare for children 1 and up.
SLOPESIDE LODGING
Slopeside lodging is available through third-party companies.
INSTRUCTION
The resort has numerous ski and snowboard lesson options for all ages.
ONSITE STORE
The resort has two different onsite stores offering the finest in ski, snowboard and leisure apparel as well as a large variety of accessories, souvenirs and gift items.
LOCKERS AVAILABLE
Lockers are available for storing personal items.
SHUTTLES FROM PARKING LOTS
Shuttles are available from parking areas to main building.
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