Snowmaking at Sugar Mountain. Photo provided by Sugar Mountain Resort.
North Carolina’s Sugar Mountain Resort became the first ski resort in the Mid-Atlantic to begin its ski season this morning. The resort, located in Banner Elk, NC, took advantage of recent cold temperatures to make snow and secure the early opening date.

The slopes opened this morning at 9 a.m., with the Yellow lift servicing the Upper and Lower Flying Mile slopes. Combined, the two slopes are approximately one mile long and cover a 1,000-foot vertical drop. Regular weekday pricing is in effect.

Sugar Mountain plans to continue making snow with favorable weather conditions, possibly opening slopes to the top of the mountain and starting night sessions by the weekend.