WINTERSPORTS
Even though the colder temperatures of winter can limit some outdoor activities there is still plenty of outdoor recreation to be enjoyed. Winter offers fun and exhilarating sports such as snow skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, ice skating, and more! The Earnhardt Outdoors Guide can help you find the locations in your area that offer these activities and more.
WINTERSPORTS IN NORTH CAROLINA
Looking for some fun outdoor sports and recreation in North Carolina during the winter? Below is an assortment of locations offering outdoor winter fun and recreation. We will be adding additional activities and locations to our Earnhardt Outdoors Guide as well as expanding into different states in the coming months.
Snowtubing Black Bear Snow Tubing NC
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.
Snowshoeing Sugar Mountain NC
Away from the busy ski slopes, the snowshoe trails wind through quiet forests and open meadows blanketed in fresh powder, offering a serene escape into nature.
Snow Tubing Zip N Slip NC
Zip N Slip in Mars Hill, NC offers fun, family-friendly snow tubing with multiple exciting runs and a magic carpet that carries you back to the top for more laps. With timed sessions and cozy amenities like a solarium with a fireplace, it’s an easy and memorable winter outing for all ages.
Snow Skiing Cataloochee NC
Friendly, efficient, and ideal for newer skiers, Cataloochee is a “first mountain” with surprisingly good snow and service for its size. Rather than steep challenges, it delivers relaxed turns, high‑elevation atmosphere, and the kind of uncomplicated fun that keeps people coming back.
Snow Skiing Hatley Pointe NC
Hatley Pointe provides a refined skiing experience with strong grooming, efficient operations, and terrain for all abilities. Its upgraded facilities and intimate atmosphere make it a standout for skiers seeking quality over crowd size.
Snowboarding Cataloochee NC
At Cataloochee, snowboarding thrives on reliable snow and a relaxed vibe rather than steep challenge and big airs. Whether you’re just learning to link heelside turns or cruising through the terrain park, the setting is friendly, accessible, and full of mountain character.
Snowboarding Sugar Mountain NC
With over 100 acres of skiable terrain and a vertical drop of 1,200 feet, riders can carve their way down long, sweeping runs or challenge themselves on steeper slopes.
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.
Snow Skiing Sugar Mountain NC
As the largest ski area in the state, Sugar offers over 125 acres of terrain with 21 slopes and trails that cater to every skill level—from gentle beginner runs to challenging black diamonds for advanced skiers.
Ice Skating Sugar Mountain NC
The resort features a spacious, outdoor ice-skating rink surrounded by the scenic backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, making it a picture-perfect spot for families, couples, and friends.
Snow Tubing Sugar Mountain NC
The tubing park features multiple lanes carved into the slope, each offering a thrilling ride down on an oversized inner tube.
Ice Skating Appalachian Ski Mtn NC
Ice skating at Appalachian Ski Mtn. combines smooth ice, classic winter charm, and a friendly atmosphere just outside Boone and Blowing Rock. It’s a delightful, accessible activity perfect for families, couples, and anyone looking to enjoy the season.
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The Earnhardt Outdoors Guide is simply a guide to all outdoor recreation and activities in your area as well as the locations that offer them. Unlike other online listings, the Earnhardt Outdoors Guide has three distinct advantages that make it a complete guide that you can trust to give you the most accurate and up to date information in order to help you make an informed decision when choosing where to go to enjoy your outdoor activities.
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