Sugar Mountain Resort Ski Resort

Lodging ranges from motel type rooms and condos to chalets and homes located on- or off-slope. Packages are available.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort Restaurants

Breakfast

• If you like a good, simple, country-style breakfast, then look no further than Hickerman’s Country Kitchen. There’s even an all-you-can-eat buffet. 2015 Tynecastle Hwy unit b, Banner Elk, NC 28604

Lunch

• Reid’s Café & Catering Co is great for lunch or dinner. For lunch, grab one of their hot sandwiches or shareable plates. 4004 NC-105 #8, Sugar Mountain, NC 28604

Dinner

• Located in a beautifully converted barn, Artisanal Restaurant features high-end American fare. Sit outside to enjoy the evening while eating. 1200 Dobbins Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604

Apres/Nightlife

• If you like an old school vibe with great cocktails, then head to Stonewalls Restaurant. Get some of their many apps and share with friends. 344 Shawneehaw Avenue S, Banner Elk, NC 28604

Terrain

Sugar Valley receives about 78 inches of snowfall each year. The top elevation is 5,300 feet with a base elevation of 4,100 feet. Vertical drop is 1,2000 feet. There are 21 trails services by 8 chairlifts. Breakout of the trails are 40% beginner, 40% intermediate, 16% advanced and 4% expert. There is a total of 125 skiable acres with the longest run being 1.5 miles.

Rental equipment is available on the mountain, including snowboards, boots, skis and helmets. There’s also a repair and tuning shop on premises if you need some work done before hitting the slopes.

Also, be sure to swing by the 10,000 square foot ice skating rink at the resort. You can take advantage of the tubing and snowshoeing options as well as on-site dining, lodging and spa services. During the summer, there is a bike park and scenic lift rides – plus, special events like the Summit Crawl on July 5^th and Oktoberfest during the second week of October.

The ski resort opened in 1969.