Sugar Mountain Resort

Location: Sugar Mountain · Avery County

Address: 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive, Sugar Mountain, NC 28604

Phone: 828-898-4521

About: North Carolina's largest ski resort offers 125 skiable acres, a 1,200-foot vertical drop, 20 slopes including expert terrain, ski and snowboard lessons, snow tubing, and an outdoor ice rink. Scenic chairlift rides and mountain biking are offered during the summer season.

Access status: Seasonal

Hours and access: The operator’s latest posted slope report lists zero lifts and slopes open. A 2026-2027 opening date was not confirmed on the checked pages. Check the current slope report or call 828-898-4521 before planning a winter visit.

Cost: Paid lift tickets; tubing, skating, rentals, and lessons are separately priced. Check the official site for current tickets and session availability.

Before you go: Confirm current lift, tubing, skating and lesson availability with the resort. Operating dates, terrain and activity schedules may change with weather.

Seasonal notes: Winter operations depend on weather and snowmaking. The November 11 opening on the season-history page belongs to 2025, not an announced November 2026 opening. Summer activities follow a separate schedule.

Confirm current access and details with the operator before visiting.