Blue Ridge Mountain Lodge

04/19/2025

New additions just dropped at Blue Ridge Mountain Lodge! 🕹️🔥 We’ve added NBA Jam and Haunted House Pinball to the game room lineup — because your mountain getaway should come with a side of arcade nostalgia.

Come play, relax, and relive the classics in beautiful Banner Elk, NC.
📍 Book your stay: www.blueridgemtnlodge.com

04/14/2025

04/07/2025

FINALLY!

As many of you know, we’ve been working hard to get our zipline operations back up and running after the damage caused by Hurricane Helene.

We are thrilled to announce that our online booking is now open, and we are ready to zip!

Opening day is next Friday, April 18th. To celebrate our reopening, we’re offering $10 off per person for any zipline tour! Don’t miss out - this offer is valid until Friday, May 23rd.

We’re super excited to get back to zipping and to welcome everyone back for more adventures here at Hawksnest!

04/02/2025

03/19/2025

03/12/2025

Join us THIS Friday from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM for our second High Country Health Fair! Stop by to learn about some wonderful health providers and a chance to win prizes!

03/11/2025

Wild West Theme Park featuring an action packed train ride behind a historic steam locomotive, live interactive shows, kid-friendly amusement rides, Deer Park Zoo and more!

02/25/2025

Mark your calendars! Our annual Runs for Buns event returns on Saturday, March 8, 2025, benefiting the Colon Cancer Coalition. This is your chance to shred the slopes and make a real difference. Our goal is to raise $100,000, and we need your help to make it happen! 💙

🎿How It Works:
Participants will ski or snowboard throughout the day, with every run tracked at Lift 5 gates. Whether you’re an individual or part of a team, every run you complete counts toward awards and bragging rights. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., so get ready to hit the slopes all day long.

🔗Registration:
Advance registration is required—no day-of registration will be accepted. Register as an individual or team today to secure your spot today! https://ow.ly/yKFX50UAE7O

02/21/2025

Give your little ones a fun-filled day at Snow Kamp while you hit the slopes. Designed for ages 2-5, this full-day childcare program includes lunch and plenty of winter-themed activities in a safe and engaging environment. We recommend reserving online, as classes can fill up quickly. 👉https://ow.ly/YNJK50V33be

02/13/2025

02/07/2025

01/31/2025

01/30/2025

February 8th Film Festival! From Telluride to Banner Elk, Mountainfilm on Tour brings the most inspiring outoor exploration short films from the big film fest. Thanks to Lees-McRae College for hosting at Hayes Auditorium. Enjoy live music at 6 PM, followed by films at 7 PM. Advance tickets $10 at Footsloggers or buy online: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/7484/event/1410992

01/28/2025

Students, come hit the slopes with us every Tuesday for Beech Mountain’s Student Night running through March 4, 2025. Slope tickets for these special evenings are just $20 each.

This event is for students of all ages! The night session runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Students must show a current progress report, report card, or valid student ID card.

Tickets are available for purchase online or in person. Don’t miss this chance for students to enjoy the slopes at an amazing price! 🏂

Click here for tickets 👉 https://ow.ly/6CBM50UqX0W

01/23/2025

01/21/2025

We 💙 these mountains. Enjoy this beautiful winter view over Gunther's Way at Sugar Mountain Resort

There's still plenty of time to plan your ski getaway: https://seesugar.com/ski/

01/20/2025

Save the date: The 2025 Woolly Worm Festival is Oct 18 & 19! Definitely looking forward after last year's event was canceled due to our hurricane recovery. It will be the 48th year for this favorite Banner Elk tradition. Get details: https://www.bannerelk.com/members/woolly-worm-festival/