Water skiing is a favorite sport on Lake James, but when seasons change and there’s a chill in the air, it’s time to dust off the snow skis. The high country of western North Carolina is an attractive skiing and snowboarding destination. Beginners can enjoy lessons taught by members of the famous French-Swiss Ski College, while experienced skiers hit the slopes alone or join local ski and snowboarding clubs. Popular nearby ski resorts include:

Appalachian Ski Mountain (39 miles/65 minutes)
940 Ski Mountain Road
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
(800) 322-2373 		Ski Beech (46 miles/93 minutes)
1007 Beech Mountain Parkway
Beech Mountain, NC 28604
(800) 438-2093
Sugar Mountain Resort (39 miles/80 minutes)
1009 Sugar Mountain Drive
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 898-4521