January 9, 2013 Archives - Field Trips with Sue

Ski North Carolina: Ski Beech Mountain

posted on January 9th, 2013

Beech Mtn. offers several packages geared toward the new or novice skier, as well as a challenge for experienced skiers.

What: Ski North Carolina: Ski Beech Mountain Ski Resort
Where: Beech Mountain North Carolina
When: November – March
Cost: Adult lift tickets $25 – $63 | Children 5 – 12 and Seniors 65 – 69 $20 – $43 | 70+ ski free
Deals: $99 midweek Special
$101 Ski Deal
$45 Learn to Ski Package
Planning to ski MLK weekend? Beech Mtn. rates are regular weekday rates for MLK day
Video: For video of Beech Mountain Ski Resort

A few weeks before Christmas I was invited on a press trip to Ski Beech Mountain North Carolina. My family and I have been to Beech Mountain before, but this trip was just adults and although a lot of fun, I missed watching my kids learn to navigate the slopes, experience more snow than they’d ever seen in their lives and laugh themselves silly pushing each other down Beech Mountain’s free sledding hill. I keep looking at the calendar trying to figure out when I can go back with the kids. If skiing with the family is on your list as well, here’s what you need to know for your Ski Beech vacation.

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Beech Mountain, NC: Where to Eat

posted on January 9th, 2013

Fred and Margie Phofl own Fred’s Mercantile. Stop by the backside deli for a hearty breakfast.

Although I stay at different places when I go to Beech Mountain, I tend to eat at the same restaurants. Maybe that means I’ve already discovered the best locations, or maybe it just means I’m a creature of habit. Either way, here’s the places I return to again and again when I’m vacationing at Beech Mountain.

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Where to Stay at Beech Mountain

posted on January 9th, 2013

No matter where you stay at Beech Mountain, enjoy the Free sledding hill in the center of town (across from Klonteska Condos. (Photo credit: Amy Morrison)

What: Lodging at Beech Mountain
Where: Town of Beech Mountain, NC
When: Year-Round
Cost: Varies by date and accommodations (see websites)

Each time we go to Beech Mountain, we stay somewhere new. If there is natural snow, all the resorts offer enough room to build snowmen, have a snowball fight and generally play outside. In addition, the places listed here are participating in the Beech Mountain $99 Weekday Special and the $101 Learn to Ski Package.

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