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Beech Mountain Resort Overview

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Beech Mountain Resort

Located in the mountains of western North Carolina, Beech Mountain boasts a base elevation of 5,505 feet above sea level, making it the highest ski resort in eastern North America. With 15 slopes and 10 lifts, Ski Beech has terrain for beginners and the seasoned expert.

Elevation

Summit

5504ft
Vertical Drop

830ft
Base

4675ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

30%

Intermediate Runs

40%

Advanced Runs

30%

Expert Runs

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

95 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 7
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 1
Quad Chairs: 1
Triple Chairs: 0
Double Chairs: 4
Surface Lifts: 1

Tourist Office

PO Box 1118

28604 Banner Elk

North Carolina

United States

Phone: 800-438-2093

skibeech@skybest.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/01/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/14/2013

Projected Days Open: 116

Days Open Last Year: 98

Years Open: 46

Average Snowfall: 31"

Beech Mountain Resort Reviews

by meltzerva 20th February 2012
- Overall Rating 1
- Family Friendly 1
- All Mtn. Terrain 1
- Terrain Park 1
- Nightlife 0
DO NOT SKI BEECH!!

Pros: None
Cons: Late staff, Not helpful or friendly, Make snow is main ski areas
by rufiostreakerboy 21st January 2012
- Overall Rating 2
- Family Friendly 2
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 3
I guess its worth it

Pros: not crowded
Cons: stoners, nasty
by Jack Frost 11th March 2011
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 4
GreaT Season

Pros: Snow and staff
Cons: Season ending to soon
by nickcucerzan 25th February 2011
- Overall Rating 2
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 2
- Terrain Park 1
- Nightlife 1
Just enough to get in a seasonal itch or two.

Pros: Its skiable
Cons: skiing on sand?