Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, North Carolina, Wednesday, October 28, 2026 – Robin Griffith, Sugar Mountain Ski Resort’s Ski and Snowboard Patrol Director received the 2026 National Ski Patrol’s Southern Division Outstanding Paid Patrol Director Award and the National Ski Patrol Silver Merit. A long-time steward of giving, Robin is no stranger to uplifting and caring for others. She is trained in outdoor emergency care, served on the National Ski Patrol…

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, North Carolina – Tuesday, September 22, 2026 – From top to bottom and even in between, Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is making improvements! The original Summit House built in 1969 has been demolished and is currently undergoing a complete rebuild. The new 5,400 square foot glass building will house a ski/snowboard patrol ready area on the lower level. The second floor will boast a mid-to-upper-tier year-round…

Dust off your Dirndl and lace up your Lederhosen for Sugar Mountain Resort’s 36th annual Oktoberfest celebration, Saturday & Sunday, October 10 & 11 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Festival goers will enjoy stunning fall foliage, crisp mountain temperatures, and a weekend full of family fun activities. Admission, parking, and shuttle service are free.

After leading Sugar Mountain Ski Resort for nearly 50 years, North Carolina Secretary of Commerce, Lee Lilley and Visit NC Director, Wit Tuttell presented Gunther Jochl with the Winner’s Circle Award at a special luncheon during the 2026 Visit North Carolina Tourism Conference held March 16-18 at the Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa in Asheville, North Carolina.