Sapphire Valley Ski Area

Resort is clean, biggest complaint is the noise from the creaking floors above my unit, barely got any sleep as a result. Other minor issues, but again clean.

If you’re and avid skier/​snowboarder, don’t waster your time. However, if you’ve never done either, it’s a great place for beginners. You don’t have to worry about hills being to intimidating. Trust me, the first time out it doesn’t take much. It’s almost funny to me when I hear people say how big the hill is. Well, it is just a hill, but compared to flat land. Still, good place to learn.

$ 105 dollars for a family of 4 to go snow tubing! For the price you would think the 5 guys «working» the tubing area would help us drag the tubes and give us instructions. All they do is push you down the hill which was not impressive either. The «snow» was hard and icy as well. This place is overpriced and has rude workers — if you want to go snow tubing head over to Scaly Mountain which is a little bit of an improvement. If you want to skiing go to an actual ski resort because this place is a joke.

Good place to bring your family, and small children to learn to ski. It has a bunny slope with a magic carpet and and green slope. The green is very short, but there are no lift lines.

Not exactly tahoe. This place is kind of cute and definitly affordable (after 5 makes it even cheaper). There is one bunny area (I hesitate to even call it a hill) and one actual slope — which is basically a beginner slope with a four person black diamond chairlift. Any kind of real skier would be totally disappointed. Personally I used to be on the high school ski team, but havn’t skiied in about 10 years. This was a good hill to spend a few hours on getting my snow legs back, but either this is a really easy run or I am a much better skier than I ever thought I was.
There is also a tubing area that looked like a lot of fun.

Loves it! I have had some of the best childhood memories at this ski slope. Its a small mountain, yes only one hill, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Sapphire Vally North Carolina. Wait come to think of it they do have a bunny hill for the kids too. They offer a variety of equipment for rental. Anything from tubes, to snowboards, even ski bibs or boots. If you are a beginner they have lessons. This small ski resort has a large log cabin to rest between lifts to the top of the mountain. They serve fresh food all day long. I can remember how wonderful the hot chocolate always was! I went to this ski lift day after day after day in the winter months as a child and teenager, snowboarding with all of my friends. I love this place and will bring my kids here to learn to snowboard and ski. I miss this place. The people here are always kind to travelers and appreciate the tourism. If in Sapphire Vally North Carolina in the early months of the year check this little hidden gem out!!!

I grew up snowboarding here… its a small mountain, but all the locals come here when the weather is right. On good seasons there will be real snow, and if not then they spend endless hours blowing snow for us to enjoy. This is situated in the small town of Cashiers, NC… This town is so small that it only had ONE stop light until recently, now I think they have 2 or 3! It’s a place you’ll find friendly people, fresh farmers markets, animal farms, pumpkin patches, wilderness and lots of earthy things to do.
Sapphire valley is also a resort, so if you’re visiting then I recommend also renting a cabin. The views are lovely in the fall/​winter time. Leaves are changing color, the air is brisk and cool. I miss this place! All of my childhood friends live here… And every time I go back it’s like no time has passed.
The Ski Area is decent, (nothing compared to mountains out west) but more for beginners… This is where I first learned and began to snowboard. The people who work here/​own the place are very friendly and will always remember you.
Right next to the ski area is an indoor/​outdoor swimming area, jacuzzi, game room, sauna, etc. So if you’ve had enough on the slopes then head down to the hot tub for some major relaxation.
The food is great here, everything is home cooked, so you can’t go wrong with anything you order… All in all an great weekend get away.