Erick's Cheese And Wine Shop  • PHONE: 828-898-9424 Friendly helpful staff to help you select wines from the affordable to the collectable and award winning cheeses from around the world. Also availalble are custome gift baskets, gourmet foods, chocolates, specialty beers and gift items. Wine tasting every Saturday from 1-5 pm. Hwy 184 & Hwy 105, (Next to ABC). • HOURS: 10am - 6pm

High Mountain Expeditions  • PHONE: 828-294-7368/800-262-9036 Great whitewater trips, Nolichucky River class 3 & 4 rapids, the best whitewater in the area, Watauga River family rafting at its best, ½ day of great fun on the river, Mountain Bike rentals, Caving, 21st season serving the high country. Reservations requested. Trips daily May through September.

Alpine Ski Center  • PHONE: 828-898-9701 / 800-854-6532 At the entrance to Sugar Mtn in Banner Elk. Ski and Snowboard Rentals, Everything you need to stay warm and comfortable on the slopes. Great service, top brands, great selection • HOURS: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. in season, open 7 days. • CREDIT CARDS: MC/VISA/AMEX/DISC

Ski Country Sports  • PHONE: 828-898-9786 / 800-528-3874 (across from Sugar Mtn main entrance); Snowboard & ski specialist, Burton, North Face, Bogner, Nordica, Spyder, Volkl, K2, ski & snowboard rentals. Group rental rates available, reserve equipment online. • HOURS: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. daily. • CREDIT CARDS: MC/VISA/AMEX

Maple's Leather Furniture, Inc.  • PHONE: 828-898-6110/866-561-5858 Fax:828-898-6113 177 Dick Trundy Lane. Located in the Village of Sugar Mtn 2nd right off of Sugar Mtn. Drive Featuring custom Leather furniture Open Mon-Sat 9-5 Experience the Luxury of Leather. We ship nationwide at NC Discount pricing. • HOURS: Mon-Sat: 9-5 • CREDIT CARDS: MC/Visa/Amex/Disc

Fun on the Slopes

Slow down when skiing/riding over knolls or blind spots to ensure you can avoid any unseen object or people below you.