The Blue Ridge runs from northern Virginia through the Carolinas into north Georgia. Pick a region below to see what is there, then find a rental close by.
The High Country is northwestern North Carolina's highest ground, with Grandfather Mountain, several ski areas and the Blue Ridge Parkway running through it. Banner Elk, Boone and Blowing Rock make good bases in every season. Several resorts in Virginia and North Carolina make snow and keep slopes open through the winter. Many also offer tubing for people who would rather not ski.
Sugar Mountain, NC · NC High Country
The tallest ski mountain in North Carolina, with a wide range of slopes and a tubing park in winter. Many of the rentals in the area are close to its slopes.
Beech Mountain, NC · NC High Country
A ski resort on the highest town in the eastern United States, with slopes and snow tubing in winter. The area also has mountain biking and views in warmer months.
Blowing Rock, NC · NC High Country
A small, family-friendly ski area near Blowing Rock with night skiing and a ski school. It has beginner terrain and is often a good choice for people learning.
Banner Elk, NC · NC High Country
A small mountain town with restaurants, shops and a college, close to several ski areas. It hosts the Woolly Worm Festival every October, where racing caterpillars supposedly predict winter weather.