The South isn’t typically thought of for its skiing, but there are several decent sized ski resorts spread through the souther Appalachias and surrounding areas. While they might not be as well known as resorts further north, many southern ski areas reach as high or higher than the tallest ski mountains in New England. These are the 8 highest ski areas in the South (as defined by the Census Bureau).
8 Highest Ski Resorts In The South
- Beech Mountain Resort, North Carolina – 5,506 feet
- 830 feet of vertical rise.
- 95 skiable acres.
- 17 total trails, 9 total lifts.
- Cataloochee Ski Area, North Carolina – 5,400 feet
- 740 feet of vertical rise.
- 50 skiable acres.
- 18 total trails, 5 total lifts.
- Sugar Mountain Resort, North Carolina – 5,300 feet
- 1,200 feet of vertical rise.
- 125 skiable acres.
- 20 total trails, 8 total lifts.
- Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia – 4,848 feet
- 1,500 feet of vertical rise.
- 257 skiable acres.
- 60 total trails.
- Hatley Pointe, North Carolina – 4,700 feet
- 700 feet of vertical rise.
- 54 acres of skiable terrain.
- 21 total trails.
- Canaan Valley Resort, West Virginia – 4,280 feet
- 850 feet of vertical rise.
- 26 total trails.
- 4 total lifts.
- Timberline Mountain, West Virginia – 4,268 feet
- 1,000 feet of vertical rise.
- 2 chairlifts.
- 22 total trails.
- Appalachian Ski Mountain, North Carolina – 4,000 feet
- 365 feet of vertical rise.
- 13 total trails.
- 6 total lifts.
