Appalachian Ski Mountain is a great place to learn how to ski. I visited there for my first time skiing. It is small and has only 5 or 6 courses. They are very manageable for a beginner or someone who is not very confident in their skiing but even I was beginning to be bored with the slopes by the end of the first night. The prices are reasonable for renting. We had a free pass for the night so I am not sure how much the pass is. Very conveniently located between Blowing Rock and Boone right off 321.
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