Since it is the end of November that means it is finally time for skiing in the Boone area!
While Hurricane Helene caused massive damage to the Boone area, all 3 ski resorts near Boone, Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain, Appalachian Ski Mountain plan on opening on time.
Beech Mountain is located in the nearby town of Banner Elk, about 30 minutes away. Appalachian Ski Resort is located directly beside Boone, about a 5 minute drive.
Beech Mountain plans on opening November 29. Appalachian Ski Mountain plans on opening November 70. Sugar Mountain is about 15 minutes away near Grandfather Mountain.
Sugar Mountain in fact is already open! The first major event at the mountain is SugarFest between Friday, December 13 and Sunday, December 15. SugarFest has many events for those who donβt ski too, such as food, drinks, and dancing to live music. On Saturday will be a fireworks show at 5:45.