Opening Day for the 2025/2026 Ski Season!

Today at 1 pm on a crisp late fall day Appalachian Ski Mountain opened for the 2025/2026 ski season. The sun shone bright, the slopes were snow covered and the temps were chilly. Perfect for opening day . Below are photos we shot today as the first skiers and snowboarders of the season headed to Boone For information on reservations visit Appskimtn.com

Appalachian Ski Mtn is not the only ski option in Boone. There are two additional ski venues. There’s Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain. Sugar Mountain And Appalachian Ski Mtn are open now. Beech Mtn is currently making snow and should be opening beginning of December.

Be sure to check out our cabins for availability to make it a ski getaway for you and your family!

Live Music with the Soulamanders Jan 21

After a great day of skiing there’s nothing more relaxing than sitting down to enjoy good food, drinks and music. Beech Mountain provides all of this at the Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom and Grill at the ski resort, which is open to all ages. An event scheduled for next week, on January 21, features the musical talents of the Soulamanders!


The Soulamanders are a musical duo, Levi Trent and Derek McKnight. The two musicians grew up in Southwest Virginia and their music is influenced by folk, reggae and Americana genres.

Exploring Todd, NC for Kayaking and Tubing

Bridge to Todd’s Island in Todd, NC

Are you thinking about summer activities already? I know I am! Let me tell you about my recent discovery, Todd, NC.

I recently found the place to go to for kayaking and tubing, Todd, NC. You can learn more about Todd here

This past week I drove through a town I had always wondered about but had never visited. Todd, NC is located about 15 minutes from one of our cabins, Tanglewood. I am certainly going to visit again in the warmer summer months.

Why? Todd runs along the South Branch of the New River. So, it would be a fantastic place for a lazy ride down the river in an inner tube. Or maybe I’ll even try kayaking.

Do those activities sound like fun? Since Tanglewood is only 15 minutes away it would be a great place to stay and explore Todd. Also worth exploring is another town which is going to be my next adventure, West Jefferson.

Welcome to our New Website

New Simplified Booking Platform on our New Website

Welcome to our new website. The URL has remained the same but the entire look has changed. Our new website will make it easier for our guests to book their next vacation with Kradel’s Kabins! You can now book directly from the home page. No need to navigate to another page. In addition, there are less tabs to navigate. All the information you need about each cabin is available at a glance. And you can still view our blog posts by going to the News and Events tab. We are excited about our new simplified booking platform and I’m sure you’ll agree planning your next vacation will be easier. Also, we are working on a new page that will allow our guests to add services or gift items that will be ready once they arrive. If there’s anything you would like to see added on our website, please drop us a comment!

Beech Mountain Brewing Co.

Other than the slopes themselves, one of the most important facets of a trip up the mountain is the amenities there. And on Beech Mountain, the most popular amenity is Beech Mountain Brewing Co.

Located in the Beech Mountain Resort village, the brewery is open to all visitors, not just those staying at the resort. It is a bi-level facility with a fireplace and hardwood floors throughout. On Friday through Sunday, you can try the latest creation that the brewery has cooked up.

Every Friday is a different live music performance. Coming up on January 3rd at 6:00 pm is A Welcome Distraction.

There is also a variety of food to eat at the brewery. For instance they have fried green tomatoes, chips and salsa, chicken wings, quesadillas, hamburgers, and more.