State ski guide

Best Ski Mountains in North Carolina

5 ski areas in North Carolina. Sugar Mountain has the most vertical at 1,200 feet. Skim the table for snow history and ticket prices, then open live rankings when you are picking a weekend.

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5Mountains

0Epic Pass

0Ikon Pass

2Indy Pass

4Night skiing

61"Avg annual snow

How North Carolina stacks up

5 ski areas across North Carolina, from local hills to larger destinations. Notable names include Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, Hatley Pointe. Skim vertical, snow history, ticket price, and pass access in the table, then open live rankings for forecast snow, drive time, and crowd outlook.

Biggest vertical: Sugar Mountain (1,200 ft)2 Indy Pass mountainsNight skiing at 4 areas

Mountain	Vertical	Trails	Avg Snow/yr	Day Ticket*	Pass	Night Skiing	Live Data
Beech Mountain	830 ft	17	80"	$69	No Major Pass	Yes	Open live data →
Sugar Mountain	1,200 ft	20	78"	$72	No Major Pass	Yes	Open live data →
Hatley Pointe	700 ft	17	65"	$60	Indy Pass	Yes	Open live data →
App Ski Mountain	365 ft	12	59"	$69	No Major Pass	Yes	Open live data →
Cataloochee	740 ft	16	24"	$65	Indy Pass	No	Open live data →

*Ticket prices vary by date, demand, and age. Verify with the mountain before purchasing.

How North Carolina stacks up

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