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    Sapphire Valley Ski Area

    2.7 (35 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Zip lining

    We went for there upper course zip lining. Very fun, and had two great guides! Very fun.

    Marcia A.

    I had an amazing time tubing, great field and very good service. The only negative was the reservation process. The resort was not Taking reservations in advance only the same day 1st thing in the am. We had to go to days in a raw because the fist time it was sold out by 8:30am. It will be a lot more beneficial to have a more comfortable and organize process.

    Luciana M.

    It's a place for beginners and kids to learn to ski for the first time. During the New Years weekend they were very understaffed, it took us over an hour and half do get tickets, paperwork and skis, not acceptable! Also they ran out of equipment around noon, get there early! The cafeteria had a super long line and the food looked horrible, we left the ski area to eat and come back later. Nothing to do in town at night and poor choices for restaurants. Not impress!

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    Terrible place , nobody works , they stand around and and tell you different information that makes no sense, terrible place !

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    Its a small mountain, yes only one hill ,located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Sapphire Vally North Carolina.

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    Alpine Ski Center

    Alpine Ski Center

    5.0(2 reviews)
    45.0 mi

    I was in this shopping center (located right off I-385, same exit as Haywood Mall) visiting the TSA…read morePrecheck office a few doors down when I noticed the Alpine Ski Center. I've been looking to update my ski pants before an upcoming trip and decided to see what they had to offer! This place had so much more than I was expecting! Although "ski" is in their name they definitely cater to a lot more variety of outdoor activities. Not only do they have a large selection of men, women's and children's ski/snowboard clothing, outerwear and gear (pants, bibs, jackets, thermals, helmets, goggles, gloves, hats, socks, etc) but they also rent equipment (skis, snowboards) so you truly can get anything and everything you need to hit the slopes! It's great to be able to rent equipment to figure out what styles you like before committing to a purchase, but they can also help you figure out and select what gear may be best for you. There was a service counter towards the back of the store for rentals and maintenance. Although I don't know anything about the sport, they had a sizeable selection of disc golf supplies with what appeared to be really quality items. They also had shoes, sunglasses, clothing, sunscreen, and really just overall a great selection of products for various seasons and activities. The salesperson who helped me was so nice and honestly put way more effort into helping me find a pair of pants that suited me than I expected. They have a really good selection of high quality brands at reasonable price points. I was there in January and multiple winter items were on sale or marked down which was a nice find!

    Manager/owner is great. Very friendly and excellent customer service. Vast selection. Burton, K2,…read moreetc. Would recommend.

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    Alpine Ski Center - Burton board purchased here. Great board.

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    Burton board purchased here. Great board.

    Ober Mountain

    Ober Mountain

    2.5(803 reviews)
    48.0 mi

    I visited Ober Mountain in early January of this year and spent 2 days enjoyng activities…read more The first day consisted of participating in the fun pass, which gave us a list of activites we could do on the mountain like going to the zoo, ice skating, ice bumper cars, scenic lifts, etc. As an adult, the pass felt a little underwhelming but I can imagine a kid enjoying their time with this pass. I would recommend that you find a groupon/deal to get it at a cheaper rate rather than the usual $50/ticket they offer it for because I genuinely do not think it is worth the $50. I would definitely NOT recommend the fun pass for adults, but would for children (at the discounted price). Our second day on the mountain, we went snowboarding and that was a very fun time for my group and I. Ober has snow machines, so it is not real snow and instead is icy, artificial snow. I can imagine during the colder season, it may be softer and covered much more. I went in early January for reference. The employees are very nice with helping you strap in boots and understanding how to strap into board as well. I decided to do a lesson, which I would recommend for anyone who has not snowboarded before. Although I enjoyed my time, I do agree that it is fairly pricy, considering the size of the mountain compared to other resorts I have seen. I understand the weather determines which lifts are avaliable but the "snow" was ice, no where near snow texture. I think a day of snowboarding would cost roughly $150+ here for day pass and gear rental. My downsides for Ober are the price, the fun pass, and the snow.

    We visited Ober Mountain and had a really fun and memorable experience as a family. We had already…read morepurchased our Fun Pass tickets, and redeeming/printing them at the kiosks was quick and easy. One of the highlights was riding the Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway up and down the mountain--it was truly an experience in itself with amazing views. Once at the top, there was plenty to do. The kids loved the carousel and rode it multiple times every time we passed by. We also enjoyed the ice bumper cars, the wildlife habitat, and visiting Gatlinburg SkyLift Park. One of the most magical moments of the day was when it started snowing during our SkyLift ride--it was absolutely beautiful and something we won't forget. It was definitely very cold, but the scenery made it completely worth it. Unfortunately, the mountain coasters were closed due to the rain turning into snow, but there were still plenty of other activities to enjoy. The only thing I wish we had gotten to do was ice skating--the line and wait time were just too long before we had to leave. Overall, it was a very fun experience that everyone in our family enjoyed. We would definitely visit again!We visited Ober Mountain and had a really fun and memorable experience as a family. We had already purchased our Adventure Pass tickets, and redeeming/printing them at the kiosks was quick and easy. One of the highlights was riding the Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway up and down the mountain--it was truly an experience in itself with amazing views. Once at the top, there was plenty to do. The kids loved the carousel and rode it multiple times every time we passed by. We also enjoyed the ice bumper cars, the wildlife habitat, and visiting Gatlinburg SkyLift Park. One of the most magical moments of the day was when it started snowing during our SkyLift ride--it was absolutely beautiful and something we won't forget. It was definitely very cold, but the scenery made it completely worth it. Unfortunately, the mountain coasters were closed due to the rain turning into snow, but there were still plenty of other activities to enjoy. The only thing I wish we had gotten to do was ice skating--the line and wait time were just too long before we had to leave. Overall, it was a very fun experience that everyone in our family enjoyed. We would definitely visit again!

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    Ober Mountain - The top of the scenic sky chair lift.

    The top of the scenic sky chair lift.

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