How to Go Skiing in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina

Sugar Mountain is a sweet village in North Carolina with a population totaling around 250 permanent residents. The area is notable for its fantastic winter skiing, tubing and snowboarding, as well as its rustic atmosphere.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Valid credit card

Reserve Your Accommodations in Sugar Mountain

1. Book lodgings through the Sugar Mountain Resort Web site (see Resources below) or call 800-SUGARMT.
2. Arrange to stay in a private rental a few miles away from the ski slopes. There are several attractive properties in the area. Vacation homes in Sugar Mountain start at moderate prices for 2-bedroom units.
3. Consider a weekly rental for stays of 5 days or more. For a relatively inexpensive price you can have a home with breathtaking views, state-of-the-art accommodations, cable or satellite television and a private hot tub.
4. Stay at the Sugar Ski and Country Club, a winter wonderland just steps from the Sugar Mountain slopes. With beautiful, secluded moderate to expensive condominiums, world-class amenities and an onsite ski shop, the Sugar Ski and Country Club is a great choice for visitors to the area.

Prepare for Your Ski Trip to Sugar Mountain

5. Visit Sugar Mountain in March for special March Madness rates. From March until the end of the season, Sugar Mountain offers discounts on lift tickets. You can save up to 25 percent on lift tickets by planning your trip during this time.
6. Rent your equipment for up to 5 days. Unlike other resorts, Sugar Mountain offers 5-day rentals on ski equipment. You'll save loads of time by avoiding long rental lines--time better spent hitting the slopes.
7. Take a look at the various special events going on at Sugar Mountain during your visit. In addition to March Madness, the resort also has poster contests, skiing competitions and holiday packages.
8. Check the snow report on the Sugar Mountain Resort Web site.
9. Get ready for breathtaking vertical drop of 1,200 feet from a summit elevation of 5,300. Sugar Mountain offers 20 trails on 115 skiable areas.

Book Your Ski Trip to Sugar Mountain

10. Apply for a season pass before you depart for Sugar Mountain. Applications can be found on the Ski Sugar Mountain Web site. You must fill in the application and send it in by mail in order for it to be processed.
11. Book your group reservation directly online by visiting the Ski Sugar Mountain Web site. You'll find the group order form readily accessible. Alternatively, you can fill out the reservation form and mail it in.
12. Purchase a package deal by consulting with the North Carolina real estate and property management agencies in the area. You can find great deals on accommodation and ski lift packages through these operators.
13. Arrange your ski lessons in advance by calling Sugar Mountain directly at 1-800-SUGARMT.
14. Book a flight to the Charlotte Douglas Airport in North Carolina, about 80 miles from Sugar Mountain Resort.

Tips & Warnings

• Get access to detailed photos and visitor feedback by booking your accommodations online.