*Ron Holland lives at Wolf Laurel Resort in the NC mountains near Asheville &  the Preserve at Wolf Laurel and he is a real estate agent with Wolf's Crossing Realty. In addition, he writes articles and edits financial newsletters and economic reports designed to help Americans preserve their wealth and financial freedoms. Click Here To E-mail Your Questions or Comments to Ron or request a listing of mountain lots at Wolf Laurel where prices begin at under $25,000 per lot.
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Why Would Anybody Want to Ski Or Snowboard Way Down South in NC?  The Answer Is Simply Because They Can! 

Snow skiing in NC at Beech, Sugar, Wolf Laurel and other resorts can be fun and a great opportunity within driving distance to learn to enjoy winter sports.
 

Believe it or not, almost 1% of American skiers, actually snow ski in NC.  Learn why below

Our NC mountain resorts provide convenient and nearby ski instruction so Southern skiers can learn how to snow ski and board and then their future ski travel often expands to your destination ski resort in New England and out West. My question is, we know this happens all the time because we can't compete with major destination ski resorts but how can major resorts benefit from this skier transition from beginner to dedicated destination resort skier? 

Asheville's Wolf Ridge and Breakaway ski resorts usually opens with tons of snow. Many skiers outside of Dixie up in the cold New England States or out in the powdery West would be surprised to learn that 1% of the ski visits in the United States take place in Western North Carolina. First, we have the highest mountain peaks east of the Rocky Mountains and our base elevations are usually higher than the mountain peaks of the better known ski resorts in the Mid Atlantic and New England States.

 

Second, our high mountains actually receive the benefit from the lake effect snows and flurries way up on the Canadian border as well as the occasional northeaster storms usually born off our Atlantic coast. Surprisingly, the Carolina ski resorts actually receive more natural snow than cities like Boston, Chicago, Denver and even Salt Lake City. 

 

What we lack in natural snow and lose through snow melt are countered by a religious like attitude toward massive snow making capacity in order to turn this part of the South into a southern fried version  of Northern Canada in the winter time.  Finally, over 500,000 southerners ski in our high mountains because we are their first drive-to ski location on their trip North. We are convenient, close and accessible from all sections of Dixie including Florida.

 

No, North Carolina isn’t Whistler, Colorado, Utah or Vermont but we are a heck of a lot closer, quicker, and all without the delays and hassles of post 9/11 air travel.  Although you won’t mistake our slopes or nightlife for Whistler, Vail or even Killington our dedicated snowmakers can put down massive quantities of man made snow on verticals that reach 1,200 feet. 

 

Come visit us here at Wolf Laurel Ski Resort, NC’s most convenient ski resort for Southern skiers, just 30 minutes by new Interstate Highway I-26 from Asheville. Our slopes are expanding, we have a new mountain top ski lodge and we are minutes away from all of the entertainment, nightlife and restaurants of Asheville. Wolf Laurel Ski Resort usually opens for skiing just after Thanksgiving and our season last until March so come by for a visit and enjoy our little piece of Canada way down south in North Carolina.

 

Come and ski North Carolina.

 

Ronald Holland

Ronald Holland is editor of this website and a broker/realtor with Wolf's Crossing Realty. For questions, comments or  lot listings in Wolf Laurel, please use this E-MAIL INFORMATION REQUEST or call toll-free 800-541-1738 or after hours at 828-689-2148 More of our websites about Asheville, Wolf Laurel & our high mountain area. Wolf Top News - News. links and headlines about the Preserve and Wolf Laurel Resort. Asheville's Big Bald Highlands -  Provides info on all mountain resorts in Wolf Laurel area. Ski Dixie -  Travel, resort and real estate news for Southern skiers.  Move To Asheville - Info on why Asheville is a major tourist destination & 2nd home market. Golf Asheville - Asheville is truly a golfing paradise with 19 courses around the city. Ski Asheville - Learn more about the 8 ski resorts within 90 miles of Asheville. The Mountain High Club - For mountain lovers who want the best in mountain experiences. Asheville High Country - (Under development) with info only on Asheville area mountains. RonaldHolland.com - More about the Holland's & their marketing & business activities. Ray's  Weather Station & Forecast at Wolf Laurel - A weather station at our 4,500 ft elevation. Ron's Web Cam at Wolf Laurel - See the real time weather, views and conditions here.   Please click the graphic at the left to receive a free photo tour DVD featuring highlights of the seasons of Wolf Laurel and the Western NC area provided by Wolf's Crossing Realty & a listing of resale mountain lots at Wolf Laurel where prices begin at under $25,000 per lot.

 

Take the Wolf Grand Tour in 2007! - A fun, relaxed, no pressure alternative to see the broad range of of real estate opportunities, homes and lots in Wolf Laurel, Wolf Ridge Ski Resort, Breakaway Village, the Peaks at Wolf Ridge,  the Haw Ridge Summit airport community and the  Preserve at Wolf Laurel including Buck Town, Steeplechase and The Ridges.. What could be better than a  brief private tour of all the resorts together followed by wine or sparking grape juice and cheese on a mountain top with long-range views that seem to go on forever?  We are only 35 minutes from exciting Asheville, NC recently named by Frommer's, the most respected name in travel writing as one of the top 12 destinations in the world for 2007. Do Your Own Due Diligence! -  No sales pressure, just balanced information as we drive you and your family through the different communities answering your questions on prices, views, winter access, climate and lifestyle as we highlight the unique advantages, differences & amenities of each resort in a fair and balanced manner as we do not represent any particular resort or development. CLICK HERE for more information and to schedule your complimentary private Grand Tour of our resort area.

 

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