It was a time when pants were made out of parachutes, ski clothes featured shoulder pads, rock stars wore spandex and video killed the radio star. That’s right – we’re talking the 1980s, a decade celebrated each February with the Totally 80s Retro Ski Weekend at Beech Mountain. Photo by Ken Ketchie
Nov. 2, 2012. The Town of Beech Mountain lost power yesterday at about 3 p.m. due to damage of a Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) transmission line after the recent snowstorm that featured icy conditions, high winds and more than 13 inches of snow atop Beech.
BY JESSE WOOD
Nov. 2, 2012. Beech Mountain Resort staff is working diligently to prepare for the upcoming season, so they want to take a break to share an evening with their supporters. On Saturday Nov. 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Beech Mountain Resort will host a ski season kickoff party. Come enjoy a fun evening to socialize, while learning about resort improvements and opening plans.
Oct. 31, 2012. Due to the cold and snowy weather, some Halloween events have been cancelled or postponed, however, many events are still happening tonight on Halloween.
BY JESSE WOOD
Oct. 3, 2012. Enjoy a nostalgic stroll down the Yellow Brick Road this fall during Beech Mountain’s 19th annual Autumn at Oz weekend. The event takes place Oct. 6-7 and celebrates the old Land of Oz theme park, which operated from 1970 to 1980 high atop Beech Mountain.
Oct. 1, 2012. Over a period of several years, Kristy Hoilman of Newland embezzled “in the ballpark” of $650,000 from Holland Realty and Construction, according to Beech Mountain Police Department Capt. Jerry Sturbyfill.
BY JESSE WOOD
Sept. 12, 2012. Beech Mountain Resort will open lift for cyclists on Friday, and on Saturday, the resort will feature its last downhill race of the summer. The lift will operate from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lift tickets can be purchased for $30. The resort offers three trails, catering to all skill levels.
Sept. 10, 2012. Beech Mountain’s new Bark Park was a big hit as it hosted the town’s sixth annual dog show Labor Day weekend. A total of 48 dogs competed and those four dozen furry competitors drew quite a crowd.
Sept. 10, 2012. A bike park, with lift access, in the High Country is closer than you think. Beech Mountain Resort will offer lift access for cyclist on Sept. 15, 2012. The lift will operate from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lift tickets can be purchased for $30.
Aug. 31, 2012. The High Country has so many wonderful events to offer its community and visitors. Check our site every Friday for something new and exciting to look forward to while you’re watching the hour hand crawl to 5 o’clock. Find live music down the street, explore a nearby town’s local secrets or try out a new square dancing class. There’s always something fun to do in the High Country.
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Aug. 16, 2012. The Festival of Gnarnia came to a close last Sunday, Aug. 12, and many Beech Mountain residents breathed a sigh of relief. The festival-goers have cleared out and Beech Mountain Resort is still there. Now check out some incredible photos from the festival that was like nothing Beech Mountain had ever witnessed before. See photo gallery…
Photo by Shaun Hollingsworth
Aug. 15, 2012. More than 60 folks gathered at a Beech Mountain Town Council meeting to listen to comments about Festival of Gnarnia. The vast majority of residents speaking favored another festival next year. Others feel that maybe Gnarnia isn’t the right festival for Beech.
BY JESSE WOOD
Aug. 13, 2012. Atop Beech Mountain Resort this weekend during Festival of Gnarnia, more than 150 people were arrested and more than 300 citations for alcohol and drugs were issued. Take into account those figures alongside the increased business during the weekend, and the week was both an upper and a downer.
BY JESSE WOOD
Aug. 10, 2012. “It’s been interesting – to say the least.” Referring to The Festival of Gnarnia taking place until Sunday morning, that phrase is recurring among locals atop Beech Mountain. With an influx of 5,000 people, many of them tour kids from out of state who are following the festival circuit, Beech is experiencing a bit of a culture shock.
BY JESSE WOOD
July 4, 2012. Gnarnia festival goers have the option to start the festivities a day early. “Into The Wardrobe: The Official Gnarnia Pre-Party” will be held on August 8, 2012 at The Galaxy Lounge in Johnson City, Tennessee – Just an hour away from the festival’s location atop North Carolina’s Beech Mountain. Gnarnia will begin the next day and will go all weekend.
March 9, 2012. Today is the last day to register for a chance to win a spot in Antler Reality’s “A Cool 5” training weekend, which is valued at over $800. You must register by 11:59 p.m. to be among the 30 people selected for this April 28 to 29 event.
Feb. 20, 2012. BEECH MOUNTAIN — On Tuesday, Jan. 31, Beech Mountain Resort staff judged the Learn to Ski Poster Design Contest which included over 200 posters designed by 3rd-5th grade students from all over the Southeast.