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North Carolina
has been a major ski region in the South, with its ski industry
continually expanding throughout the years. The ski industry alone
injects hundreds of millions into North Carolina’s economy annually,
sustaining employment and income for the region. Around 75% of North
Carolina’s visitors each year turn up mainly for Skiing, with
Snowboarding and tubing following suit.
Loyal patrons of North Carolina Skiing are mostly from the neighboring
towns and states, avid fans who cannot get enough of the mountains’
irresistible charm. Most of the visitors are constant returnees, who
mostly revisit the slopes regularly for Skiing. Due to its ski slope
fame, the North Carolina Ski Areas Association (NCSAA) was created,
paving the way for joint efforts in promotion and advancements of the
ski industry in the region. The NCSAA is responsible for the creation
of the Gold Card, a ski pass which allows the bearer to go skiing in
North Carolina’s participating ski areas, at any time and day.
Skiing in North Carolina typically begins during Thanksgiving,
and ends in March. North Carolina has seven ski slopes, consisting of
the Appalachian Ski Mountain, Hawksnest Golf and Ski Resort, Cataloochee Ski Area, Sugar Mountain Resort,
Wolf Laurel, Sapphire Valley Ski Area, and Ski Beech. North Carolina’s
cold weather climate and towering elevations make it conducive to
optimum Snowmaking,
vital to blanket the slopes with much needed powder. Its ski areas are
equipped with state-of the-art snowmaking capacities, as snow guns and
resort personnel provide the best Skiing and riding environment. In
this region, Snowmaking and piling has turned into a science.
Numerous terrains offer guests various exhilarating challenges
and top to bottom fun. Skiing and Snowboarding buffs can try different
terrains like the Raven's Run, Chicken Hawk, Merlin, Narrow Gauge, and
the Top Gun, which is coined as the “Ski Challenge of the South”. Aside
from the bracing terrains, what sets the South from other ski
destinations is its ultimate ski session called the Nighthawk. Here,
slopes are fully lit on Friday and Saturday nights so one can
experience riding up and down the expansive slopes up until late at
night. This add-on thrill starts from 6pm until midnight.
Hundreds of resorts, inns, hotels, and condos are available for board
and lodging in the area. Cabins and vacation homes have also sprouted
to accommodate North Carolina’s visitors annually. Several ski vacation
packages are offered by these resorts and hotels complete with
accommodations, food, and ski passes. Restaurants, shops, and rental
stores have also mushroomed for the thousands who come to visit the
slopes. This complete package is the reason why hundreds flock the
white terrains of the south.
In the wonderful slopes of North Carolina, everyone can look forward to a chilly and exciting winter ski season.
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