It's Winter in the Boone Area...

... and the High Country ski season is here!

Massive snowmaking systems at High Country slopes continue to make the most of cold nights as they come to the Boone Area. Now is the time to plan your ski or snowboard trip for the height of winter in the High Country.

Make a plan for Valentine's Day! Explore a Romantic Mountain Weekend in the Boone Area.

The High Country is so close—with the East’s highest peaks, highest ski areas, greatest vertical drops, deepest natural snow, some of the South’s longest runs, and coldest snowmaking weather. Check out Boone Area lodging.

Appalachian Ski Mountain (celebrating a half-century in 2012!), Beech Mountain Resort, and Sugar Mountain Resort are the biggest ski resort cluster in the Mid-Atlantic and South. They total 240 acres of ski terrain—comparable to Snowshoe in West Virginia.

Don't ski?

No problem! Try ice skating—all three High Country ski resorts have rinks. Or try tubing. Each Boone Area ski slope also has its own tubing and sledding facility. And Hawksnest Resort is a huge snow tubing center (plus one of the longest zipline courses in the East). 

High Country attractions are open all winter, too, including Grandfather Mountain and Linville Caverns. In winter, Blue Ridge Parkway vistas seem endless. Make winter a shopping season with distinctive gifts from one-of-a-kind Boone Area galleries and specialty shops. Check out our new Boone Area Buyer's Guide.

Or just click the hot buttons below for a few of the newest, most noteworthy travel experiences in the Boone Area.

After skiing, soak up world-class relaxation with our new Spa Guide to the High County. Add a wine tour and sophisticated sipping to your visit on the new Boone Area Wine Trail. Wander Back Roads to great scenery—or take a winter tour of the Boone Area's Top Ten Overlooks, many on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Hit the Trail

For cross country skiing and snowy winter hiking—get familiar with our new Nordic ski report so you're in the know about snow.

With snow on the ground, casual walkers and hardcore hikers alike can enjoy breathtaking trailside scenery in the Boone Area. Explore our trail guide.

Or bring your bike. The Boone Greenway makes a great ride and Boone's exciting new mountain bike park Rocky Knob is a nationally significant spot.

It's Winter Sports Time in the Boone Area!

View the video below to sample the fun of winter in the Boone Area.

Winter Beckons on the Parkway

When snow hasn't closed portions of the Parkway, the Boone Area's favorite drive is an awesome outlook on winter. Explore our Ultimate Blue Ridge Parkway Guide. 

Icy High Country waterfalls are often just an easy stroll from your car. The Blue Ridge Parkway's "leg-stretcher" trails offer the easiest walks. Winter is famous for crystal clear, long distance views.

Or head down a High Country back road—our Back Roads guide has detailed routes and maps.

Inviting Accommodations are Everywhere

Whatever’s on your Boone Area agenda—a romantic weekend or active adventure—check-in to atmospheric accommodations. Cozy and inviting Cabins & Condos, picturesque Bed & Breakfast Inns, luxurious Resorts & Spas, and Hotels & Motels are convenient to towns, attractions, even trails. There's also a choice of Campgrounds, whether you want to pitch a tent or park an RV. And don't forget Boone Area Retreats & Conference Centers.

Enticing Amenities—

The Equal of Resort Areas Nationwide

The Boone Area is more than hiking and biking. The Boone Area's unique stores and shops are the perfect place to find truly distinctive gifts for yourself or others. Add tempting dining in classic resort towns like Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk—and the High Country’s amenities rival premier resort destinations nationwide.