Both roads in and out of the mountain were washed out … We were isolated.

No one could leave, and communication was down.

Beech Mountain Resortbrings in thousands of visitors every year.

Ski lift and observation deck

Ski lift and deck at Beech Mountain Ski Resort.Credit:Sam Dean/Beech Mountain TDA

Dreaming of the snow-covered High Country?

Travelers can book their cabin, lodge, or chalet viaBeech Mountain Lodgingor search through rental listings onAirbnbandVrbo.

Off-mountain Activities

Bring the family to the sledding hill.

A group of snowboarders on a ski lift

Ski lift at Beech Mountain Ski Resort.Courtesy of Beech Mountain Resort

One of Beech Mountains most popular attractions is completely free and open to the public.

Ride the alpine coast in Banner Elk.

Spend an afternoon hiking.

Deck of a brewery

People entering Beech Mountain Brewing Co.Courtesy of Beech Mountain TDA

Some of Beech Mountains hiking trails are still inaccessible following damage from the hurricane.

Support surrounding communities.

Banner Elk, as well asBoone, Blowing Rock, West Jefferson, and Wilkesboro are currently welcoming visitors.

Tubing at lanes

Woman tubing down hill at Beech Mountain Ski Resort.Courtesy of Beech Mountain TDA

Adult tickets start at $39 for night tickets and increase to $100 for 12-hour weekend flex tickets.

Rentals:you’re free to rent both ski and snowboard equipment from Beech Mountain.

Adult packages start at $42, although helmets are an extra $15.

Two men observing skiers down hill

View of skiers at Beech Mountain Ski Resort.Kristian Jackson/Courtesy of Beech Mountain TDA

And if youre an experienced athlete?

Head up to Upper and Lower White Lightning, runs he says can challenge any rider at any level.

Programming

Beech MountainsSki & Ride Schoolhas private and group lessons for skiers and snowboarders.

Lessons are first-come, first-served and can be booked in person at the resort.

For children ages 6 to 12, the resort offers theTraxx SkiandSnowboard Learn to Rideprograms.