Explore Wolf Ridge Ski Resort – Mars Hill, NC

Average inches of snowfall  – 60 to 80 inches  Snow record 148 inches

Number of slopes – 15 slopes

Skiable Acres – 62 acres

Pass Prices – Weekday $ 47 rentals $34 /  Weekends & Holidays $ 76 / Half day pass Weekday $37 & Weekend & Holiday $ 42 / Twilight = $47 & $76

Opening Day Date – This season was very early, day after Thanksgiving, But typically around Christmas  running thru mid March

The number of lifts – 4

Base/Summit Elevation – Base 4,000 Top 5,000

Driving distance to nearest major cities?

  • Washington DC – 450 miles about 7 hours
  • Richmond, VA – 400 miles about 6 hours
  • Charlottesville, VA – 330 miles about 5 hours
  • Roanoke, VA – 224 miles about 3.45 hours
  • Lexington, VA – 265 miles about 4.2 hours
  • Charlotte, NC – 160 miles about 2.44 hours
  • Winston-Salem, NC – 175 miles about 2.45 hours
  • Atlanta, GA – 226 miles about 4.3 hours
  • Chattanooga, TN – 224 miles about 4.5 hours

What are the best apres ski activities in the resort and in the area? 

From Asheville to Johnson City we have brewery’s hotels restaurants galore.

What are your best runs and why? 

This ski resort is a hidden gem the runs are all quite good some of the best in the east.

Where do you recommend visitors buy/rent their gear? 

We rent ski and snowboard gear and clothing

What are the best off-slope activities you offer?

Tube Run, people love it!

Where do you suggest visitors stay in the area? And if they want to buy in the area?  

There are cabins to rent around the slopes at Scenic Wolf and Wolf Laurel Resorts and hotels nearby

What do you offer beginners who want to learn to ski? 

Lessons for all ages and skill levels and rental equipment

Are there any good family-friendly activities?

Skiing and boarding of course and tubing.  There is fantastic hiking around the whole area as well

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