Category: Skiing

History of Appalachian Ski Mountain, opening Nov 20

Now that autumn is here, the ski slopes in the Boone area are that much closer to opening. Appalachian Ski Mountain even has a scheduled opening day of November 20.  So what makes Appalachian Ski Mountain special?

Appalachian Ski Mountain got its start in 1968 when Grady Moretz and four other partners bought the area at a public auction

Originally, the resort only had a 12,000 foot base lodge and 3 slopes. These slopes only had two rope tows for ascending the mountain. As it became more and more popular, in 1984 it underwent a major renovation which added chairlifts and a 6,000 foot addition to the ski lodge.

By 2010 Appalachian Ski Mountain has twelve slopes, three chairlifts, two conveyer lifts and one handle pull lift. The ski lodge itself now covers 46,000 feet and is very comfortable as well. 

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Retro 80’s weekend coming to Beech Mountain

Starting on February 20th and through the weekend, is Retro 80’s weekend at Beech Mountain. The main event throughout all the days is retro skiing on the mountain with 80’s ski apparel. There are also many other activities throughout the weekend. A few highlights are below.

At night on Thursday the 20th, to start it off is a kick-off band and 80’s prom at Frazier’s Tavern and Grill. This runs from 9-11pm.

On Friday, the events kick off at 3:45pm at the top of the summit with an 80’s ski apparel parade. From 6:30-8pm there is cosmic sledding for kids 12 and under at the Beech Mountain town hall. At the Beech Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom and Grill at 8pm is live music with the band Same As it Ever Was.

Events start earlier on Saturday. From 9-10:30am is a pancake breakfast at the Buckeye Recreation Center. At 5-7pm is an 80’a Kids Karaoke and Apparel contest at Brick Oven.

Sunday does not have any specific events planned however the skiing in 80s apparel will still be going on.

These and many more events make for the 80s retro weekend a very exciting event to look forward to. 

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