07.21.10Blowing Rock, North Carolina - Appalachian Ski Mtn. is underway with the construction of a new beginner slope and teaching area. The new slope will be located near the base lodge between the maintenance shop and the sprinkler pond reservoir, and will feature a new Sunkid conveyor lift. The new conveyor lift will allow skiers and riders to unload to either the left or right, and will provide two separate slope areas. The new slope will provide a better way to separate beginners and especially small children from other higher traffic skiing areas.
Appalachian’s new twelfth slope will also feature automated snowmaking and lights for night skiing. “Since Appalachian is well known for the teaching excellence of the French Swiss Ski College, we are pleased to substantially increase our beginner terrain and improve the experience for many of our guests” offered General Manager Brad Moretz.
Appalachian’s friends, fans, and patrons are being offered a chance to win an individual Season Membership for the 2010-11 season for the best / most original slope name entry for this new slope. Although all of Appalachian’s slopes have an apple/appal theme, all original ideas will be considered. Ideally the name would pertain to the slope being for beginners and relate to the fun and excitement of skiing and snowboarding. Entries will be accepted through July 31.
Visit www.appterrainpark.com to submit your entry