Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Appalachian Ski Mountain

Appalachian Ski Mtn. is a Blowing Rock ski and snowboard destination with a long teaching tradition. Its French-Swiss Ski College, rental services and first-timer resources make lessons an important part of planning a visit with new riders.

Blowing Rock location
French-Swiss Ski College
Slope report and snowmaking

Terrain and ability at Appalachian

The resort maintains a slope report and trail map and describes regular grooming and snowmaking. Choose your day's runs from that report; a terrain-park session, a lesson and relaxed groomer laps need different expectations even at the same mountain.

Arrival, bases and lessons

The official site requires online reservations. Confirm the ticket session, rental pickup and lesson booking before travelling, especially if your group is interested in a late-night event rather than a normal day session.

Plan a Appalachian meetup

Meet at an agreed public lodge landmark after allowing for rentals. If some friends are learning with the ski college, set a separate reunion after their lesson instead of making them rush to keep up with the group.

Use the meetup message planner to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.

Appalachian snow forecast

Forecast

Updated Sat, 9:30 PM EDT

Tonight
Rain Showers
Wind E 10 to 15 mph
Low 52°F
Sunday
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind S 7 to 12 mph
High 62°F
Sunday Night
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind W 7 to 18 mph
Low 55°F
Columbus Day
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Wind NW 14 to 21 mph
High 64°F
Monday Night
Mostly Clear
Wind NW 8 to 13 mph
Low 52°F
Tuesday
Sunny
Wind NW 5 to 8 mph
High 74°F
Tuesday Night
Clear
Wind NW 3 to 9 mph
Low 56°F
Wednesday
Sunny
Wind NW 5 to 9 mph
High 76°F
Wednesday Night
Mostly Clear
Wind NW 5 mph
Low 57°F
Thursday
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind E 5 mph
High 72°F
Thursday Night
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Wind S 2 to 6 mph
Low 54°F
Friday
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind SW 8 mph
High 68°F
Friday Night
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Wind NW 6 to 16 mph
Low 46°F
Saturday
Mostly Sunny
Wind NW 13 to 20 mph
High 58°F

Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment.

Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.

Official sources for this mountain guide

Guide reviewed October 1, 2026. Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.

Appalachian official site →

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Find people to ski Appalachian with

Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.

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Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together.