BEECH MOUNTAIN, N.C. // 800-438-2093 // SKIBEECH.COM

Beech Mountain peaks at an impressive 5,506 feet, making it the highest ski resort in the Eastern United States. Even more impressive? Beech is recommitting itself to being the friendliest, most affordable mountain to ski in the Southeast.

THE NUMBERS
• Elevation: 5,506’
• Average Snowfall: 80”
• Acres: 95
• Vertical Drop: 830’
• Lifts: 7 lifts, 3 surface
• Slopes: 15
• Terrain Park: Two
• Tube Park: Yes
• Weekend/Holiday Rate: $60

NEW THIS SEASON
• Beech has installed a new quad lift servicing Oz on the backside of the mountain. The popular intermediate run will also benefit from a more-efficient snowmaking system this season.

• The resort spent the off season working hard on their terrain park. New features will be unveiled in each of Beech’s two terrain parks in 09/10.

• Beech has also built a new retail shop in the View Haus Cafeteria, and upgraded their rental facilities.

BUDGET BONUS
• Beech offers the most economical midweek deals in the region. Check out these killer deals.
Monday: Junior’s Day: 13 and under ski free
Tuesday: Half Price Day: All lift tickets half off
Wednesday: $25 lift tickets
Thursday: Ladies ski for $20

DID YOU KNOW
• Beech is offering an After School Ski Program this year, where kids who attend an Avery County School can take advantage of special classes once a week. Check the website for dates.

• Beech features a 7,000 square foot outdoor ice skating rink located in the middle of Beech Tree Village.

EVENTS
December 12: Terrain Park Grand Opening
December 24: Christmas Eve Service Beech Tree Village
December 31: New Years Eve Celebration with live music, a dj, and fireworks
January 9-10: Winterfest Weekend with live music, a bathing beauty contest, big air contest, village rail jam, cardboard box derby, food cookouts, demos, and the Ski Beech sports sale
January 23: 3rd Rail, a hip-hop oriented rail jam with dj, graffiti artists, and some of the best snowboarding in the High Country
January 30: USSA Race
January 31: High Country Race
February 6-7: Crescent Ski Council Race
February 20: Ski NC Summit/ Fundraiser
March 7: End of the Season Events with Pond Skimming and the Town of Beech Appreciation Day