THE place to learn to ski and snowboard. The instructors are well trained and are friendly. You…read morewon't regret taking a lesson. Make reservations for group and private lesson online.

Store visit and purchase 1/2/23…read more It's been years since I visited this location, if in fact a lot of years! I visited with no intent to actually purchase ski boots, I simply wanted to try them on and gather some more information. That escalated quickly! David was extremely knowledgeable and professionally present all my options. After trying on a few pair and listening to the pros/cons of each I decided to pull the trigger. Also based on David's recommendation I picked up a pair of super thin, smart wool socks. Lastly I also found a new Spyder cap. Happy to report I am extremely happy about all 3 purchases. We skied Sugar Mountain all day yesterday and the boots, socks and cap were perfect! Thanks again David!

Earlier post edited. I had an issue returning new board boots to swap for step-ins but the owner…read more(Jon) stepped in and made things right. That has restored my confidence in Alpine as the store to shop at in Charlotte for all my equipment and gear needs. Thank you Jon!

We were ready to quit skiing forever…read more Our first attempt (at Sugar Mountain Resort) was chaotic, overcrowded, and discouraging. As beginners, we felt lost and unsupported, and by the end of that day we were convinced skiing simply wasn't for us. Then we tried Appalachian Ski Mountain -- and everything changed. From the moment we arrived, it was clear this place understands beginners. The booking process was smooth and available online. The staff were organized and welcoming. Although we had only booked one instructor online, they arranged two more so each of us could have a proper private lesson. Scott, Amelia, and Dean were phenomenal. They were calm, encouraging, and methodical. They explained the true basics - balance, stance, safe falling, snowplough (pizza) stopping, and controlled turns - step by step. They made sure we understood before moving on. In just one hour, we were skiing green runs with control and confidence. More importantly, we were smiling. Appalachian Ski Mountain didn't just teach us technique - they changed our entire perception of skiing. If you're a beginner, save yourself frustration and start here. It can make all the difference between giving up and falling in love with the sport.

App Mtn is a small resort that definitely caterers to families. They are cashless and it's kind of…read morea pain in the ass that you have to reserve everything in advance, including your arrival time. The RIFD card is used for everything. It's a nice resort and everyone is helpful & friendly. Not challenging terrain but enough if you are just trying to get a nice 1/2 day of skiing. The cafeteria is nice with good food choices. A good place for snowboarding. Three parks to choose from. Reasonable lift prices.

Great time at Sugar Mountain! Been 2x so far this year. Of course it's an east coast ski resort but…read morethe best in NC in my opinion. Was fortunate to have some good snow. Most runs are now open, the bartenders are friendly, the food is OK. Tuesdays are the slowest days. Weekends and Mondays are packed with long lift lines starting around 11:30 am. My fave time to go is Tuesday/Wednesday mornings if you have the flexibility. Ready for my 3rd this season!

The ski patrol needs to get off their high horse of power. They took a guys pass for the entire day…read morebecause he accidentally nicked his ski. Talk about ruining someone's day and taking money out of their pockets.

I haven't been skiing in forever, and because our holiday cruise fell through, we chose to do a ski…read moretrip that was within driving distance to Atlanta, GA. Little did I know, or maybe I just forgot, that my girlfriend frequented ski resorts growing up, but hasn't been in over a decade. Having done extensive research, I chose Beech Mountain. This is a resort town and the surrounding areas felt like we weren't in the U.S. The quaint village was so welcoming and relaxing and it was amazing to hear several different languages at this resort - Ukrainian, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and more. We arrived after it had snowed so it was the perfect winter escape. I recommend renting your equipment, if you don't already have yours. We chose White Wolf lodge to rent our skis, poles, and boots and the process was quick and the workers were friendly. Heading to the mountains, we decided to do the twilight and the entire resort and property felt like a real vacation overseas vacation. They had various buildings and houses that operated as standalone restaurants, rental shops, and more. Additionally, we were so excited to be there we didn't realize we got on the wrong lift that took us up to the very top for a black diamond slope. Because I haven't been skiing as much as my girlfriend, I took her lead and followed her, which was a big mistake. Let's just say I have never had more fun then wiping out face first in front of experience skiers and snowboarders. Once we eventually made it down the slope we found a more user friendly slope that we conquered with perfection and then we upgraded to intermediate slope. We continued skiing for several hours and the night time views from the lift were stunning. The pictures here don't begin to reveal how beautiful it was. SIDE NOTE: for any beginning skiers, it is not as intimating as you may think. Just be confident, listen to instructions, and by all means don't be afraid to fall.

Amazing experience thanks to lovely people. Our ski instructor, Peter Soria, was absolutely…read morefabulous today. He demonstrated the utmost patience and exceptional guidance with our children. He truly went above and beyond to accommodate our family and ensure that our kids had the best day possible on the mountain. It was a very chaotic day, and without Peter, I can't imagine how it would have gone. Skiing with four young boys is challenging, to say the least, but Peter handled everything with calm, kindness, and professionalism. He is phenomenal and deserves to be celebrated all year long at Beech Mountain.

Our kids try skiing and tubing and Sugar Mountain Ski Resort delivered on the activities with a few…read morecaveats. If you're expecting a ski-town vibe like Breckenridge, Colorado, this isn't that. Sugar Mountain is a practical ski resort. The skiing terrain is best suited for beginners to intermediate skiers and is not ideal for Olympic-level skiing. Most people on the mountain appeared to be beginners, which actually made the environment feel low-pressure, relaxed, and family-friendly. We enrolled our kids in ski lessons through the ski/snowboard school and that was a highlight of the trip. The instructors were patient, knowledgeable, and very kid-friendly. The kids also went snow tubing, which they really enjoyed. Ski/ snowboard school spots and tubing sessions fill up quickly. Book in advance. It's also a good idea to pick up rental equipment the day before lessons to avoid long lines. Kids get a cubby at ski school, so sending them with a water bottle and an extra snack is helpful, especially for the 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM sessions. Parents can watch from the upper deck or the Last Run Lounge, which serves adult beverages and has excellent views of the ski school area. It's a great spot to watch the kids while enjoying a drink and a meal. The resort does get crowded for its size, and parking fills up quickly, so arriving early is important. You are allowed to bring your own food and drinks, though food options are available on site. Pro tips: wear sunscreen and UV-protective sunglasses or ski goggles (even if you're just watching), and bring small bills if you plan to tip the shuttle drivers. Overall, Sugar Mountain is a beginner-friendly, family-oriented resort that works well if you plan ahead and manage expectations.

Sugar Mountain Ski resort is a no-frills ski mountain, so if you're expecting a ski town vibe like…read moreBreckenridge, you'll be disappointed. Sugar is no pressure, most people out here look like they're beginners. We enrolled our kids in ski lessons through the ski/snowboard school. The instructors were patient, kid-friendly, and knowledgeable. Kids had a blast. Kids also went tubing, which they enjoyed. Both tubing and ski lessons must be booked in advance, and for ski school it's best to pick up rental equipment the day before to avoid long lines. Kids get a cubby at the ski school, so send them with a bottle of water and an extra snack if they're doing the ski school from 10 AM to 3 PM. Parents can watch their kids while in school from the upper deck or stay warm in the cafeteria. Upstairs is Last Run Lounge (adults only). The resort does get pretty crowded for its size, so plan accordingly. Parking fills up fast, leaving early helps. You're allowed to bring your own food and drinks, though there are food options available for purchase on site. Pro tips: wear sunblock and UV-protective sunglasses or ski goggles (even as a spectator). Bring cash (single dollar bills) tip the shuttle drivers. Overall, Sugar Mountain is a practical, beginner-friendly option that works well if you plan ahead and manage expectations.

Tim isn't reliable. He had Julia work on my computer on 7.28.22. When she quit all repairs were…read moreworking. Now Outlook email is royally screwed & my computer doesn't recognize my printer. Tim REFUSED to correct the problems his employee created & hung up on me. At $110/hour you can't rely on CET Computer Magic to resolve your issues. Just registerd complaint with the BBB

I am in the business and I came from out of town and needed my external hard drive repaired. I took…read moreit to this group and while they could not fix it I trusted their abilities. And they promised that if they can't get your data it's free. I recommend them and their skills. Found them trust worthy

My daughter has been going to Masterworks for 7+ years. She loves going because of the friendships…read moreshe has made BUT in my opinion, there is a HUGE problem with the audition process. IF you take voice lessons from them, your child will get a lead role EVERY TIME. The same handful of children for EVERY PERFORMANCE. In other words, you must pay extra for them to get a lead role and it's very obvious. I'm not saying my child is THE best, but well qualified for a lead role "once in a while". After every performance, they tell us what a great job she does and that they "would really love to see her take voice lessons with us". I refuse to "buy" her a lead role. She takes voice lessons elsewhere with a professional and has a great voice so that is not the issue. The issue is that we aren't paying Masterworks. A lot of times after an audition with 20+ kids, within a couple hours they send out an email with the roles which only confirms that the roles were already decided on. I'm not sure why they even hold the auditions. Very disappointing and would change to another theatre in a heartbeat if not for my daughter. She loves her friends and is okay with and understands their process. She just tells me to not pay extra for her a lead role!

Do not let your child go to this theatre company if you care about their self esteem. This is by…read morefar the worst theatre company I have had the displeasure of working with. To start, they overprice all of their camps and classes and that is the least of their problems. Personally, I am confident in my singing and acting. I believe and have been told by multiple people (family, friends, and professionals) that I am very good and have a true talent. With masterworks you can get good roles by being good but you truly will only ever get leads if you take their voice lessons and pay more money (the voice lessons doing you no help at all if not making you sound worse). I never got a lead and they straight up told me it was because I did not take voice lessons with the company. Second, these teachers are probably some of the most dreadful, insensitive people I have ever met. I recall one of them saying and I quote "I wanted to slit my wrists" referring to a run of a part of a show. This type of language and behavior and saying things like this should not be used around children and quite frankly should not be used at all as some people (myself included) can be triggered by this type of negative talk. I could go on and on about how horrible my experience with this company was but I will just end with this, do not support this company if you value your worth as a person, they will only belittle you and make you feel bad about yourself unless you pay them more money which trust me, will make you worse at acting, singing or whatever it is you want to achieve.