Sunday, May 19, 2013 Base Cam  •  Summit Cam  •  Tubing/Ice Skating Cam 828-898-4521 • 800-SUGARMT • info@skisugar.com
 Summit: the temperature is rising Current: 54.2°F • High: 54.5°F • Low: 54.1°F 
 Base: the temperature is dropping Current: 57.3°F • High: 57.8°F • Low: 57.3°F 
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Highslide JS [ download map 6.9MB ]
May 1, 2013 - October 20, 2013
Miles of hiking and biking trails intertwine throughout the Village of Sugar Mountain and are accessible from many points throughout the Village and Sugar Mountain Resort. Daily trail access is free of charge through October 20th from dawn until dusk.

Trailmaps are available for download (6.9MB) or in a black, marked mailbox located at the base of Sugar Mountain's Flying Mile slope. Trails are constantly being maintained so please be cautious. Also keep in mind that weather and other variables can change the condition of any trail. While riding a bike within the Village limits helmets are required.

Watch a video of our Downhill course - Summit to Base in 5 minutes!


Highslide JS [ download rack card 2.3MB ]
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - Sunday, October 20, 2013
Sugar Mountain Resort offers an exceptional wedding experience. Your once in a life-time, mountaintop event will be surrounded by blue skies, green slopes, lots of trees, comfortable temperatures, family, friends and nature the way it was intended. After the "I do's" delight in a reception crafted to your personal preferences. Full-service reception options from pig-pick'in to white table cloth are available. After all, love is everything! Sugar Mountain Resort is a full ABC permitted facility (beer, wine & liquor). Contact our Group Sales department at groupsales@skisugar.com or 800-SUGARMT x 202 and begin making your wedding plans.


Thursday, July 4, 2013 - Sunday, July 7, 2013
This 4th of July we're opening our ski shop to offer you 30-70% Off EVERYTHING in the Shop. NO EXCEPTIONS! Visit us Thursday, July 4th through Sunday, July 7th only from 10:00am until 6:00pm.


Highslide JS Thursday, July 4, 2013 - Sunday, September 1, 2013
Chairlift rides run every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am until 5:30 pm. Bring the whole family, a picnic lunch, your mountain bike, or just a friend and enjoy a breathtaking 45 minute roundtrip lift-ride on Summit #2 to Sugars 5,300 foot peak. The scenery is remarkable.

For bike riders, mounted hooks on the backs of the chairs carry your bike to the top. Hand your bike to the lift attendant at the bottom of the Summit #2 lift, jump on the chair and enjoy the ride. The lift attendant will unload your bike at the top. The Village of Sugar Mountain town ordinance requires helmets to be worn by all bikers.

Lift Ride Hours:
10:00am - 5:30pm

Lift Tickets Prices:
$12 for a one-time ride
$25 for an all-day ticket
kids 4 and under ride free with an adult

$8 for groups of 20 or more for one-time tickets. Advanced reservations required. Please call Wendy Snider at 800-SUGARMT x 202 or email groupsales@skisugar.com.

Summer Season Lift Pass Price:
$250.00 - valid Thursday July 4th through Sunday, September 1, 2013 plus October 12th & 13th for Oktoberfest.

Scenic Lift Rides Weekend Schedule:
Every Saturday and Sunday from July 6th through September 1st
plus October 12th & 13th for Oktoberfest.

Scenic Lift Rides Weekday Schedule:
Thursday, July 4th
Friday, July 5th


Friday, July 19, 2013 - Saturday, July 20, 2013
North Carolina Barbecue Society BBQ Boot Camp & NCBS Certified BBQ Judge Classes are destination events attended by barbecue and food enthusiasts from all over the world. For more information contact www.ncbbqsociety.com


Saturday, August 3, 2013
SugarBrew is a must attend summer-time event. Sample an array of craft, import and domestic beer and wines. Listen to live music performances by local favorites. Satisfy your appetite with a selection of good 'ole American style summer-time food. Enjoy ski-lift rides to Sugar's 5,300 ft. peak. Take advantage of Sugar Mountain Sports Shop's 30-70% off all winter merchandise sale or purchase your discounted 2013-14 winter season pass. Cheers!


Highslide JS Saturday, October 12, 2013 - Sunday, October 13, 2013
Enjoy the two-day Oktoberfest from 10:00am until 5:00pm in the North Carolina Mountains. The event features live Bavarian music by the Harbourtown Fest band, German and American food & beverages; children's fun center; hay rides; local & regional craft fair; lift rides; winter sports shop sale, lodging specials and much, much more.


Friday, October 25, 2013 - Saturday, October 26, 2013
Sugar Mountain Resort will host the 2013 National Collegiate Downhill Championships. Competitors will start at Sugar's summit and finish at the base of Easy Street; but not before mastering Donovan's Dungeon, Lizards Lane and many other outrageous sections. Training runs Friday from 1-5 pm. Competition takes place on Saturday from 10 am until 2 pm. Lift access will be available to the general public on Saturday for $10 for a one-time, round trip ride.


Six fast-dry clay tennis courts and an 18 hole executive golf course within the Village of Sugar Mountain. Both are open to the public. For more information please contact the Village of Sugar Mountain at www.seesugar.com.

* Prices subject to change without notice. Lifts may close due to weather and other variables.


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Sugar Mountain Resort is located at 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive within the Village of Sugar Mountain in
Avery County, North Carolina. You will find 115 acres of ski and snowboard terrain and a 1,200
foot vertical drop. Other activities include tubing, ice skating and snowshoeing.


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