Sapphire Valley Ski Area
North Carolina
| Alpine Skiing: |
Yes |
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Snowboarding: |
Yes |
| Night Skiing: |
Yes |
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Restricted Areas: |
No |
| Heli-Skiing: |
No |
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Leash Required: |
No |
| Snowcat Skiing: |
No |
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Terrain Park: |
No |
| Cross Country: |
No |
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Half Pipe: |
No |
| Snow Tubing: |
Yes |
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| Base Elevation: |
4,600 ft |
|
(1,402 m) |
| Summit Elevation: |
4,800 ft |
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(1,463 m) |
| Vertical Drop: |
200 ft |
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(61 m) |
| Skiable Area: |
7 acres |
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(3 hectares) |
| Annual Snowfall: |
30 in |
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(76 cm) |
| Snowmaking: |
100 % |
| Number of Lifts: |
2 |
| 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 |
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(488 m) |
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Easiest: |
50 | % |
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More Difficult: |
50 | % |
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. |
| Expected Opening Date: | December 26, 2008 |
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| Expected Closing Date: | March 2009 |
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| Hours of Operation: | Weekend: 9am - 10pm |
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| Dates and hours of operation may vary and are subject to the whims of Mother Nature. |
| Child Care: | No |
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| Adaptive Skier: | No |
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| Lessons: |
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| Ski: | Yes |
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| Snowboard: | Yes |
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| Rentals: |
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| Ski: | Yes |
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| Snowboard: | Yes |
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| Children's Programs: | No |
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| Women's Programs: | No |
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| Nearby Lodging: | Yes |
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