Beech Mountain Resort is offering free ski and snowboard lessons this winter. Anyone age eight or older who rents ski or snowboard equipment from Monday to Thursday, excluding holiday periods, can receive free lessons.
Beech Mountain is about a two and a half hour drive from Charlotte.
This past summer several upgrades were made both on and off the slopes. On the slopes, a half dozen SMI Super PoleCat snow guns have been added, bringing to 46 the resort’s total of these high-tech guns. The PoleCats – along with dozens of smaller guns – provide the resort with the best snowmaking capability in its 47-year history.
Also on the slopes, the lighting system for night skiing has been upgraded, while an aging J-bar beginner lift has been replaced by a new Magic Carpet conveyer lift.
Off the slopes, the resort continued to focus on amenities by completely renovating the View Haus cafeteria, adding a Burton Learn-to-Ride Center for snowboarders, partnering with Rossignol on a new fleet of ski rental equipment, and expanding teaching programs across the board for skiing and snowboarding.
There are some good deals on lodging and on lodging/ski packages. Deals include a half price Sunday night stay when you stay Friday and Saturday, a package that includes ski lessons and lodging for $101, and a $99 package of two nights, one day on the slopes. Follow the above link for details.
Also, the town of Beech Mountain provides a free sledding hill for kids.
For more information on Beech Mountain Resort call 800-438-2093.
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