Sapphire Valley Ski Area

North Carolina

- Resort Info & Mountain Stats

Mountain Statistics For Sapphire Valley Ski Area

Mountain Statistics
Base Elevation: 3,300 ft (1,006 m)
Summit Elevation: 3,500 ft (1,067 m)
Vertical Drop: 200 ft (61 m)
Skiable Area: 7 acres (3 ha)
Annual Snowfall: 30 in (76 cm)
Snowmaking: 100 %
Number of Lifts: 3
Uphill Lift Capacity: 1,400 per hour
Types of Lifts: 2 Surface Lift
1 Quad Chair
Number of Trails: 2
Longest Run: 1,600 ft (488 m)
Trail Ratings
Trail ratings indicate the relative difficulty of the runs within a given ski area and are
not meant to be used for comparison between ski areas.
Easiest Easiest: 50 %
More Difficult More Difficult: 50 %
 
Area Details
Alpine Skiing: Yes Snowboarding: Yes
Night Skiing: Yes Restricted Areas: No
Heli-Skiing: No Leash Required: No
Snowcat Skiing: No Terrain Park: No
Cross Country: No Half Pipe: No
Snow Tubing: Yes  
Dates And Times
Dates and hours of operation may vary and are subject to the whims of Mother Nature.
Expected Opening Date: December 2009
Expected Closing Date: March 2010
Hours of Operation: 9am - 9pm
Area Services
Child Care: No Adaptive Skier: No
Ski Lessons: Yes Snowboard Lessons: Yes
Ski Rentals: Yes Snowboard Rentals: Yes
Children's Programs: No Women's Programs: No
Nearby Lodging: Yes On U.S.F.S. Land: No

Current Weather

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Wind: WNW at 4 mph / 6 km/h
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Snow Conditions

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Surface:

Loose Granular/Frozen Granular

Base:

40-80 inches
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