Slopes and Spokes, Beech Mtn, NC

06/29/2026

Things to do this week!

July 02 thru July 05 • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Beech Mountain History Museum
The Beech Mountain History Museum will be open from Thursday- Sunday 1:00 to 4:00 pm. This small museum, operated by the Beech Mountain Historical Society, seeks to preserve the history of the mountain by educating locals and visitors about its unique history. Admission is free. Located adjacent to Fred’s General Mercantile. For more information, call 828-387-2930.

July 03 • 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Beech Mountain Farmers Market
Fresh organic produce, honey, baked goods, plants, microgreens, gourmet dog treats, and farm raised beef are just a few of the local products that will be available for purchase. Stop by every first Friday of the month from June to October from 2 – 6 pm in the public parking lot (101 Bark Park Way) across from Fred’s General Mercantile.

July 03 • 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Family Fun Night
Join this friendly family outdoor event at The Famous Brick Oven Pizzeria every Friday night from June through mid-August. Includes live music (5:30 – 8:45 pm), a bounce house (4:00-7:30 pm) and outdoor movies (8:45 pm on selected nights 7/10 & 7/24). The event is free with food and beverage available for purchase inside. (all events are weather dependent). Live music by the band R & D.

July 03 • 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Run the Beech Race Series – The Sparkler
Run the Beech is a running/walking race series on Beech Mountain that has the goal of offering an outdoor activity that is affordable and for all abilities. This series consists of 3 races from June 19 – July 25 that will highlight the unique terrain that Beech has to offer. All races are on Friday evening, starting at 6pm. Each race will be at a different location within Beech Mountain town limits and will offer a short course (1-2 miles) and a long course (3-4 miles). Sign up for all of them for $45 or join us for one for $15! You will receive a T-shirt when you sign up for all 3 or purchase one for $15. T-shirt size only guaranteed to those who pre-register for the entire series by June 1. Food and drink included at every course with every race registration. Please register at https://www.webscorer.com/beechparks . Race # 2- The Sparkler (sponsored by Holland Realty) check in at 5-5:45 pm for bibs at the Buckeye Recreation Center Rec desk. Race will depart from the Buckeye Rec Center.

July 04 • 10:00 am – 3:00 pm | Mile High Kite Festival
On Fourth of July weekend, FREE family friendly fun awaits on Beech Mountain. Kids of all ages are invited to the meadow behind Famous Brick Oven Pizzeria (402 Beech Mountain Parkway) to cover Beech Mountain’s blue skies with kites of all shapes and colors. Our signature is 5,560 feet in elevation, making it easy to sail kites more than a mile above sea level. This beloved event features craft and food vendors and music. Don’t have a kite? Fret not. Free kites are provided for kids 12 and under to decorate (while supplies last). The event will be held on July 4th from 10am – 3pm, so join us for a cool summer day on Beech Mountain. For more details visit https://averycounty.com/mile-high-kite-festival/

Experience the Mile High Kite Festival on Beech Mountain, NC featuring colorful kites, mountain views, family activities, scenic chairlift rides, hiking, shopping, and weekend fun.

06/11/2026

Concert season at Beech Mountain Ski Resort begins this weekend, and it's easy to attend if you are staying at Slopes and Spokes!

Shuttles for the concert are free and will directly come by the front of the office at Pinnacle Inn Resort for pick up starting at 1pm until 7pm making continuous rounds every 15-30 minutes and continue through the night to drop back off.

Send a message to learn more

03/18/2026

We have a new weather station installed at the entrance to our resort. Access real-time weather at the link below.

12/03/2025

BOOK WITH US TO GET 5% OFF THE PRICE OF QUALITY RENTALS!

With opening day of the 25-26 Beech Mountain Ski season rapidly approaching, Black Tie Ski Rentals of Boone is happy to announce our second season at the Pinnacle Inn! We will be opening our doors on top of the east coast at the beautiful Pinnacle Inn Resort in Beech Mountain, NC on December 5th, 2025. We are happy to better serve the Beech Mountain community, but we are truly excited for the opportunity to serve The Pinnacle Inn owners, guests, and renters as our main priority again this season. We've made some improvement to the shop to bring more premium skis and snowboards and offer our premium BOA ski boots this season. We still carry helmets and clothing in our shop, and we are ready to take the stress out of the ski rental process for your next ski trip. We offer ADVANCED reservations and walk in service at the shop, but we specialize in bringing the gear to you! When you arrive at your condo, we will bring in all of your gear and give you a professional ski and boot fitting… all in the comfort of your accommodations.. When you are done, we will return and pick up the gear too! We also have gloves, socks, and goggles for sale and can even rent you clothing if you need it. Visit us online at blacktieskis.com, call us at 828-416-0118, or use the Pinnacle Inn Resort direct booking portal link below to reserve your equipment today. We provide convenience, top notch gear, and outstanding customer service at a price that is below the cost of rentals at the mountain. All Pinnacle Inn owners and guests will receive a 5% discount anytime they use Black Tie Ski Rental Delivery. In addition, booking your reservation two weeks prior to your arrival will get an additional 5% off of your gear rentals. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Black Tie Skis offers a huge selection of ski rental & snowboard rental equipment that are delivered right to your hotel at Beech Mountain.

11/27/2024

Book through this portal and receive a 5% discount. Black Tie Ski Rental will be conveniently located at Pinnacle Inn this year making it even easier for our guests to rent high quality equipment!

Questions or comments about all things Black Tie Ski Rentals? We'd love to hear from you! Drop us a line in our customer portal.

11/22/2024

With opening day of the 24-25 Beech Mountain Ski season rapidly approaching, Black Tie Ski Rentals of Boone is happy to announce our second location! We will be opening our doors on top of the east coast at the beautiful Pinnacle Inn resort in Beech Mountain, NC on December 1st, 2024. We are happy to better serve the Beech Mountain community, but we are truly excited for the opportunity to serve The Pinnacle Inn owners, guests, and renters as our main priority. We have a fantastic fleet of new rental skis, snowboards, boots, helmets and clothing in our new shop and we are ready to take the stress out of the ski rental process for your next ski trip. We offer ADVANCED reservations and walk in service at the shop, but we specialize in bringing the gear to you! When you arrive at your condo, we will bring in all of your gear and give you a professional ski and boot fitting… all in the comfort of your accommodations.. When you are done, we will return and pick up the gear too! We also have gloves, socks, and goggles for sale and can even rent you clothing if you need it. Visit us online at boone.blacktieskis.com, call us at 828-416-0118, or use the Pinnacle Inn Resort direct booking portal to reserve your equipment today. We provide convenience, top notch gear, and outstanding customer service at a price that is below the cost of rentals at the mountain. All Pinnacle Inn owners and guests will receive a 5% discount anytime they use Black Tie Ski Rental Delivery. In addition, booking your reservation two weeks prior to your arrival will get an additional 5% off of your gear rentals. We look forward to seeing you soon!

10/21/2024

We have availability. Our condo was not damaged by Helene. We also have time available for free to people who have aided in the relief effort. Please send a message if you are interested in staying with us from March 15 through August 31. The more people we can help bring to this area, the better it will be for the businesses and residents of the area.

Opening Day is almost here! We're kicking off the season on Friday, November 29. Tickets and rental equipment are on sale now. Don’t forget, we offer 4-hour and 8-hour flex ticket options—your time starts at the first scan, so you can start whenever you're ready. ❄️

Order now.👉

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10/10/2024

Good news!

The Forests continue initial response and assessment activities across the National Forests in North Carolina, but are opening the following on the Nantahala National Forest this Friday, October 11, 2024:

On the Cheoah Ranger District:
•All developed recreation sites, trails and roads

On the Nantahala Ranger District:
•All developed recreation sites, trails and roads

With the exceptions of:
· Appletree Group Campground
· Balsam Lake Lodge
· Wayehutta OHV Trail System
· Wine Springs Horse Camp
· Rainbow Springs Road, FSR 437
· Van Hook Campground
· Cliffside recreation area

On the Tusquitee Ranger District:
•All developed recreation sites, trails and roads

Closures remain in effect for the entirety of the Pisgah National Forest.

“We initially focused most of our efforts on helping our neighbors and first responders by clearing roads and improving access to critical infrastructure throughout the area,” said Forest Supervisor James Melonas. “We recognize the significance getting to connect with nature has with everyone who lives in Western North Carolina. After thoroughly assessing the conditions on the Nantahala and found that it was safe, we knew the time was right to begin inviting our neighbors back to the forest.”

The public is advised to use caution on roads and trails. Hurricane impacts could still include down and fallen trees and limbs, loose rocks, soft shoulders and damaged or blocked trails.
For more information on Hurricane Helene closures, call the Southern Region Hurricane Hotline (404)-939-4485 or visit the forest website at www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc.

Read more on our website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/nfsnc/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1209033