There’s a time and a place for experiencing the country’s big mountains out West. For every other day, there’s the fun and easy-to-access ski resorts of the South.
But North Carolina and Virginia ski resorts don’t just attract eager skiers but also snowboarders, snowshoers, and fans of the sport’s favorite pastime: aprés ski.
Another reason we love skiing in these more relaxed ski areas? The affordability factor. Sure, the terrain may be more limited, but there are plenty of lodging options and restaurants and bars featuring live music. In short, don’t write off the South as it may just be your next best ski vacation.
Beech Mountain, North Carolina
There’s lots of skiing terrain in North Carolina, but one of the most popular, beloved spots in Beech Mountain, in the Northwest corner of the state. The ski resort at the center of town not only dishes up the main event—skiing—but also snowboarding and tubing, and just outside of the resort is an area for sledding (it’s free!) with the kids…