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Beech Mountain Parks and Recreation to Host NatuRally Beech Weekend July 2-3

June 15, 2016. On Saturday and Sunday, July 2nd and 3rd the Town of Beech Mountain will host its first Annual NatuRally Beech Weekend. This naturalist-rally style event will feature naturalist and expert-led programs, hikes, and workshops on our local environment. All programs and hikes with the exception of the Beech Creek Bog Hike will take place at/begin from the Buckeye Recreation Center, 1330 Pine Ridge Road. Bog Hike will depart from the EMO Baselot, across from Beech Mountain Town Hall.

Summertime at the Highest Bar East of the Rockies: Music and More at 5506′ Skybar

June 7, 2016. Make your way over to the resort’s 5506’ Skybar for great, drinks and live music from a different band each week at this one-of-a-kind local hot spot. The bar’s new lunch menu offers sandwiches, salads and snacks beginning on Thursday every weekend, as well as brunch on Sundays. By Jessica Isaacs.

Gone Fishing: Join the Annual Beech Mtn. Kiddo Fishing Derby at Lake Coffey Saturday

June 2, 2016. Itching to hit the water with the kids this weekend? Head up to Lake Coffey in the Town of Beech Mountain for the annual Kiddo Fishing Derby! This fun and friendly competition will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 4. You don’t need a fishing license to participate, and, best of all, it’s absolutely free! Ages 12 and under are welcome to participate.

Overlook Barn: Couple Transforms Family Property into New Beech Mountain Venue

June 1, 2016. One of the High Country’s newest venues opened its doors last week for a grand opening celebration, and guests who walked through them enjoyed a great evening of food and fun in a truly beautiful place. You’ll love the Overlook Barn as soon as you see it, but you may love the story behind it even more. By Jessica Isaacs.

Together Time is the Focus During June and Family Fun Month on Beech Mountain

June 1, 2016. As the highest town in eastern America, Beech Mountain offers a cool escape for families to get away from everyday life. No is better than June, when the town’s Family Fun Month provides 30 consecutive days of organized family activities.

A Cool 5 Weekend: Races, Fun for the Whole Family at Beech Mountain Set for June 10-11

April 25, 2016. From a five-mile run to the top of the mountain to a kids’ Popsicle relay and a “walk and wag” for your four-legged friends, A Cool 5 Weekend on Beech Mountain offers races for the entire family June 10-11. In its ninth year, the event includes five races and associated activities. The signature run is the five-mile trek Saturday morning on a challenging course to the summit with 360-degree mountain views. A 1.5-mile fun run/walk and 1.5-mile “walk and wag” also take place Saturday morning.

In the Spotlight: High Country Venues Offer Beautiful Views for Weddings and Events

March 11, 2016. Each of the area’s venues boasts a stunning view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and a unique perspective on what makes a wedding or other event special. The experts behind each one offer a variety of services, as well as the knowledge, experience, and creativity to ensure the festivities go off without a hitch. The High Country is home to a long list of places that are great for hosting special events of any kind, and you’ll soon have a chance to learn about them all in one place. By Jessica Isaacs

Enjoy March Madness Specials on Lift Tickets, Rentals and Live Music This Month at Beech

March 7, 2016. Beginning Monday, March 7, 2016, and continuing through the remainder of the ski season, March Madness specials will be in effect. During this time frame, the ski resort is offering 25% off lift tickets and 25% off ski/snowboard rentals seven days a week. In addition to great skiing conditions, our live music scene provides the best Après-ski experience in the region! All shows are FREE and all ages are welcome!

wRECklESS Rail Jam 2016: Photos and Results from This Year’s Competition at Beech Mtn.

March 3, 2016. The weather was perfect and, with $2000 up for grabs, everyone was charging it! This was a jam format snowboard only rail jam with all categories. Tons of sponsors, prizes, cash and good times! Photos by Drew Fuller.

Spring Break at the Beech: Late-Arriving Winter Leaves Resort Primed for Skiing into March

Feb. 29, 2016. Beech Mountain Resort will offer skiing deep into March thanks to a late-arriving winter that provided ample amounts of snow and snow-making temperatures in February. “We enter March with peak-season conditions and 100% of our terrain open,” said resort general manager Ryan Costin. “March is generally a good time for skiing because of sunny, clear days followed by cool nights that allow us to maintain snow packs and provide snow-making.” Enjoy reduced rates and lift ticket specials in March, too.

Totally ’80s: Annual Retro Ski Weekend Another Big Hit at Beech Mountain Resort

Feb. 25, 2016. Folks from all walks of life showed up to the High Country in droves for some seriously nostalgic fun at Beech Mountain Resort last weekend for Totally ’80s Retro Ski Weekend! Sporting their boldest neons and their biggest hair, guests hit the slopes, made new friends, partied with popular ’80s music and participated in a variety of decade-specific games, events and competitions. By Jessica Isaacs

Ride wRECklESS: RECESS Skate and Snow to Host Annual Rail Jam at Beech on Saturday

Feb. 22, 2016. With six years of successful events behind it, RECESS prepares to host it annual wRECklESS Rail Jam on Saturday, Feb. 27 at Beech Mountain. It will draw snowboarders from all over the country, and riders of all skill levels are encouraged to come out and show their abilities alongside other competitive athletes. By Jess Lyons.

Pre-Registration for Feb. 27 RECESS wRECklESS Rail Jam Begins on Tuesday

Feb. 19, 2016. RECESS Ride Shop will host its wRECklESS Rail Jam on Feb. 27 at Beech Mountain. This beginner to advanced contest will highlight creative and interesting park features and progressive formats that stray from the normal three-drop formula. This will be one of the biggest cash prize events of its kind in the southeast. Call RECESS at 828-355-9013 for more information.

High Country Nordic Association Prepares to Host Sixth Annual TeleFest on Feb. 20 at Beech

Feb. 10, 2016.Skiers of all skill levels can spend a day celebrating and winter at the sixth annual TeleFest hosted by the High Country Nordic Association on Feb. 20. By Jessica Lyons – Photo Courtesy of High Country Nordic Association

Best Decade Ever! The ’80s are Back at Beech Mountain’s Retro Ski Weekend Thurs – Sun

Feb. 17, 2016. “Retro Weekend gives people a reason to dress up. Who doesn’t want a reason to wear a costume?” said Beech Mountain’s Marketing Director Talia Freeman. “It gives some people a nostalgic feeling of the past — the clothes, the hair, the music, the parties and the simplicity of life.” By Jessica Isaacs.

A Blast to the Past: Totally ’80s Retro Ski Weekend is Back, Set for Feb. 18-21 at Beech

Jan. 21, 2016. Get ready for a blast to the past with the fifth annual Totally ’80s Retro Ski Weekend at Beech Mountain. This year’s event expands to four days, bending the space-time continuum from Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 18-21. During this righteous celebration, the town and ski resort combine for an awesome retro experience. Enjoy live ’80s music nightly, retro skiing daily and throwback activities in between.

Meet Actor John Voldstad, Who Played ‘My Other Brother Darryl,’ at Retro Ski Weekend

Feb. 10, 2016. Voldstad’s main appearance at Beech Mountain will be an autograph session from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Saturday morning at Fred’s. Fans can meet the actor and receive an autographed photo for $5. Voldstad will make appearances Saturday afternoon with the Carolina Ghostbusters in the ski village at Beech Mountain Resort. He is also scheduled to judge the Madonna Look-Alike Contest Friday night at the Mile High Tavern, and the Totally Retro Apparel Contest Saturday night.

Get Your Fill of Appalachian Funk-Grass with Dr. Bacon Band at Beech Mountain Feb. 13

Feb. 8, 2016. Can’t get enough of the slopes? Want to wrap up a night of skiing and snowboarding with one of Boone’s favorite bands? Beech Mountain is making it happen! “Appalachian funk-grass” band Dr. Bacon will return to Beech Mountain for a night of “infectiously danceable” tunes on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 6-8 p.m. Anyone who has seen Dr. Bacon knows that the band could be described as slightly unusual. By Bailey Faulkner. Photo by Nathania Beardsworth.

Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band Brings the Funk to Beech Mountain on Saturday, Feb. 6

Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band Beech Mountain
Feb. 3, 2016. Can you dig some funk on a mountain? Asheville-based funk stars Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band will lay down the grooves at Beech Mountain Resort on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 8 p.m. By Bailey Faulkner

Snowman Building Competition, Snow Angel Decorating Contest Set for Feb. 6 at Beech

Jan. 13, 2016. This family-friendly event will give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors and build the coolest snowman you can imagine. Work together to scoop up that fluffy white snow and bring your work of art to life. Make him tall, small, silly, traditional or just plain funny — it’s all up to you!

5506′ Skybar at Beech Mountain Makes Wine Enthusiast’s Top Eight ‘Sizzling’ Ski Bars

Jan. 27, 2016. What better way to kick back after a day on the slopes than with great food, top-shelf drinks and an incredible panoramic view at Beech Mountain’s 5506’ Skybar? Wine Enthusiast recently named it one of eight standout “sizzling ski resort bars” in the U.S. and Canada. Make a trip and see for yourself why this one-of-a-kind Après-ski spot is worthy of the praise. By Jessica Isaacs. Photo by Sam Dean Photography.

Snow Removal Crews Weigh In On Clearing Roads Over the Weekend During Winter Storm

jan. 25, 2016. Some parts of the area got 18-20” or more, which made traveling in and to town nearly impossible at times. However, thanks to early forecasts, which gave folks time to plan on staying home, local crews were able to clear the roads for us with a lot of hard work and little distraction. By Jessica Isaacs.

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