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Are you ready for four days of non-stop fun in the High Country? Residents at The Coves are and here’s what’s on the horizon. Appalachian Ski Mountain is hosting its annual President’s Day Weekend event. Enjoy midnight skiing, fireworks, slope-side snacks, ticket deals, and more. Bring your family, put on your skis, and get ready to make the most out of this extended holiday weekend. Below are some of the best Blowing Rock NC activities designed to make your President’s Day weekend the best one yet.

Friday 2/16:

·      Midnight Blast Ski Session – Appalachian Ski Mountain has the only late night skiing in High Country! From 5 pm – Midnight, enjoy skiing under a gorgeous backdrop of stars and constellations. This particular event is not exclusive to President’s Day Weekend, and is available every weekend until the season ends on March 25th.

Saturday 2/17:

·      Grill on the Hill – Take a break from skiing to refuel with burgers, hot dogs, and more delicious food right there on the slopes! Food will be served from 11 am – 3 pm.

·      Special Family Skate Session – Ski for just $15 from 5 pm – 6:30 pm!

·      Midnight Blast Session – Ski from 5 pm – Midnight!

·      Moonlight Ice Skate Session – Grab your friends or family and skate under the stars from 9:30 – 11:30 pm.

·      Midnight Fireworks – Enjoy a beautiful fireworks show over the mountains by The Famous Zambelli of Zambelli Fireworks, a family-run fireworks company that is known for creating stunning displays and memorable experiences.

Sunday 2/18

·      Grill on the Hill – Take a break from skiing to refuel with burgers, hot dogs, and more delicious food right there on the slopes! Food will be served from 11 am – 3 pm.

·      Special Family Skate Session – Ski for just $15 from 5 pm – 6:30 pm!

·      Midnight Blast Session – Ski from 5 pm – Midnight!

Monday 2/19

·      2-for-1 Ticket Special – Buy a Flex Ticket (which allows you to begin an 8-hour session as early or late as you choose), get one to use in March for free! (This also works with a Night ticket. Buy one Night ticket and get one Night to use in March for free.)

·      Free Junior Ice Skating – Any child age 12 and under (accompanied by a paid adult) can skate free from 9:30 – 11:30 am.

·      Pig Pickin’ and Fixins – Yummy BBQ-style food will be served alongside the slopes from 11 am – 3 p. Refuel and pig out.

This winter season, Appalachian Ski Mountain (940 Ski Mountain Rd, Blowing Rock, NC) is open until March 25th, with hours from 8:30 – to 10 PM Monday through Friday, and 8 to Midnight on Saturday and Sunday. Patrons can explore three terrain parks and 12 slopes. Generally, adult tickets start at $39 and Junior/Senior tickets start at $24. Unlimited Season Memberships are available.

Ice skating starts at $15 for two hours, and Watauga County residents can enjoy half-off ice skating every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Families can even turn President’s Day Weekend into a weekend getaway and stay at one of the many lodges ASM has to offer, which include three-level chalet-style homes with 180 degree mountain views. There is also a nursery available for children ages 1-4 between the hours of 8:30 am and 5 pm.

The Appalachian Ski Mountain is located in beautiful Blowing Rock, North Carolina, a charming mountain town that is rich in arts and culture. The history of Blowing Rock NC is an interesting one, as it the town gets its name from a rare rock formation that sticks out over 1,500 ft. above the Johns River gorge. The rock’s shape and size allow wind currents from the gorge to blow vertically, which causes lightweight objects to float upwards into the sky.

It’s places like Appalachian Ski Mountain that make great winter day trips for families living at The Coves Mountain River Club. Because of Lenoir’s close proximity to Blowing Rock, residents can quickly step in and out of winter fun. Blowing Rock experiences an average of 32 inches of snow per year where Lenoir rarely sees 5 inches. Mild year round Lenoir weather is one of the reasons why so many folks have chosen to live in the foothills. Great weather, small town charm and smart located between Blowing Rock, Charlotte and Asheville.

If you’re interested in learning more about local art and culture, the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum provides tons of educational fun for the whole family. Parents can take their little ones to Tweetsie Railroad, a Wild West-themed park. If you like science, nature, and adventure – Mystery Hill, the famous historic site of a strange scientific happening, has it all. Blowing Rock has something for everyone. Families of all ages never run out of fun things to do in Blowing Rock NC.

President’s Day Weekend is a great time to explore the High Country and our beautiful mountain community.

Call us at 828.754.0700 to schedule a visit.