We all know that winter doesn’t start in the CSRA until January! Ice storms, fake snow days and empty grocery store shelves plague us all the way into March. If you are looking for some snowy fun, there are several places that are just a few hours away.  Here is a list of some awesome skiing and tubing attractions near the CSRA. 

Ski Slopes and Snow Tubing Near the CSRA

Scaly Mountain 

Highlands Outpost
https://www.highlandsoutpost.com/
7420 Dillard Road.
Scaly Mountain, NC 28775
828-526-3737

Highland Outpost has tons of fun winter activities for your family. They have snow tubing and ice skating. There is also a cafe that serves hot homemade meals. If you are worried about the snow tubing being too fast for the little ones, they have a snow play area for younger children.

Ticket Price:

Tubing
Adults and Children
42″ or taller & 4+ years old
$35 green calendar days
$40 red calendar days

Drive Time:
3 Hours and 26 Minutes from North Augusta

Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park

Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park
https://www.moonshinemountain.com/
5865 Willow Road
Hendersonville, N.C. 28739
(828) 696-0333

Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park is a fan favorite. This snow tubing park comes highly recommended by other local travel sites. This park boasts over 500 ft slopes. Check out their Facebook page for photos. 

Ticket Price:
$40.00 per person – All Ages
THEY ARE AN ALL-CASH FACILITY

Drive Time:
3 Hours from North Augusta

                                                Photo Credit: Moonshine Mountain

Sapphire Valley 

Sapphire Valley Ski Area
http://www.skisapphirevalley.com/
127 Cherokee Trail.
Sapphire Valley, NC 28774
828-743-7663

Sapphire Valley Ski Area has it all. This resort has over 5700 acres of winter sports fun. They have a moderate slope fit for intermediate/beginner skiers. If skiing is not your thing, you can go snow tubing or take on The Zordach, a zip lining experience. Sapphire Valley is also perfect for snowboarding as well. 

Ticket Price:
Tubing
$35.00 per person – 1.75 Hours
Ski/Board
Please see link for pricing details.

Drive Time:
3 Hours and 29 Minutes from North Augusta

Black Bear Snow Tubing

Black Bear Snow Tubing
https://blackbearsnowtubing.com/
373 Kerr Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-685-1155

Black Beat Snow Tubing offers a 500 Ft slope. If you just want to watch as the kids go to town, you can do so in their heated seating area. They also have concessions and hot drinks.  

Ticket Price:

Adults and Children – $30.00 for 1 Hour and $40 for 2 Hours
Children under four are not allowed on the slope.

Drive Time:
3 Hours and 2 Minutes from North Augusta

                                                                 Photo Credit: Black Bear Snow Tubing