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Sledding Hill

BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC—Winter is once again upon us—and high atop Beech Mountain, the most enjoyable time of the year is springing to life.

Public sledding is now in full effect on the Municipal Sledding Hill—next to the Beech Mountain Town Hall. The hill is for children under 12 only and is open all winter, weather permitting, 9 am - 5 pm each day. No charge. The hill is outfitted with man-made snowmaking capabilities.

 “Kids are ready to get out and savor the snow,” said Peggy Coscia, office manager of the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce. “They’re already pulling out their coats, gloves and boots—and they’ll soon hit the sledding hill in full-force.”

Even though the Mountain South has yet to see its first big snowfall, locals aren’t worried. As of Thursday morning, low temperatures in Eastern America’s Highest Town were right around 28°—cold enough for some serious artificial snowmaking.

And reports from the National Weather Service suggest that this winter could be colder and wetter (more snowfall) than in recent years past—which is great news to winter-sports enthusiasts.

In other words, it’s shaping up to be a great ski season—and the Beech Mountain Sledding Hill is only the beginning.

For more information, contact Peggy Coscia at (800) 468-5506 or (828) 387-9283 or email chamber@beechmtn.com.