Asheville is home to four distinct seasons and has a relatively mild winter, but the upper elevations experience some great snowfall. This makes Western North Carolina prime for a full season of winter sports! Whether you are riding the pipe in the snowboard park, learning to ski for the first time, or tubing the runs with small children, the Ski Resorts surrounding Asheville offer a fun family atmosphere throughout the winter months.
Just 30 minutes from Asheville, at Wolf Ridge Ski Resort (formerly Wolf Laurel) skiers cruise 82 acres of groomed terrain. View the webcam for a sneak peak at current conditions: http://www.skiwolfridge.com/web.htm Perfect for both Skiing and Snowboarding this local resort offers day and night skiing as well as instruction for all skill levels and ages. Take a break from the slopes or entertain little ones on the Wolf Ridge Tube Run! Only $15/hr or $25 for 2, and with a magic carpet ride back to the top for tubers it
