Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
Sugar Mountain Resort
Independent ski area above Banner Elk, North Carolina. Snowmaking covers 125 acres, most slopes are lit for night skiing, and the base includes tubing and an outdoor ice rink.
No partner passes listed
Mountain report
1,200 ft vertical Full day
Base 4,100 ft Summit 5,300 ft
- Lifts
- 8
- Runs
- 20
- Acres
- 125 acres
- Avg snowfall
- 74 in
Terrain
- Beginner 40%
- Intermediate 40%
- Advanced 20%
Amenities
- Night skiing Yes
- Tubing Yes
- Rentals Yes
- Lessons Yes
Nearby ski areas beyond Vail and Alterra
- Beech Mountain Resort
- Appalachian Ski Mountain
- Hatley Pointe
- Cataloochee Ski Area
- Ski Sapphire Valley
Sources
Verified 2026-10-06