there is 15 of us going to Beech Mountain we have never seen snow we are from Louisiana we are the Salt Life people we water ski, water tub, and fish this will be so different for us I hope we like it I know I am not snow ski but will do the snow tubing Thank you for all the tips but I think we are all gong to have to start on the beginners slope
Hi Pascale and Mo! The McGaritys are headed up to Beech Mountain today, your video was so awesome and informative. Say a prayer for Brett.. his first time on skis.. at 48!
Planning on making the trip up the beech from Georgia for the first time one of these weekends! I have no gear so I’m gonna have to rent everything - nor have I ever snowboarded but it looks like a dream of mine!! Can’t wait.
Thanks Hal, great video work. I know of 3 diff ski areas in NW NC, and I think one in NE TN. Big question.... If you had 10 years left to live this life,, which area would you choose to live near? (I also love cycling and hiking) as I bet you do too. Thank you.
Thanks for the vid! I've been to App Ski countless times, Sugar some, but I don't think I've ever been to Beech before unless I was very young. It was always the furthest from me, and I had often heard 4WD was a must, but the drive up looks fine. Do you know how well they keep their roads plowed? ...The wider slopes look great for carving, and the trees and jumps would be fun as well. I may have to find my way up there in the next few weeks.
The roads have been perfect every time we’ve gone up there, I’m sure if it’s actively dumping snow they could get a little dicey. The runs and snow conditions have been awesome for carving this winter
Me and my buddies went up on a friday and it snowed about 7 inches that morning. We had a back wheel drive SUV and almost made it up the backside of the mountain on a road called Buckeye road. The front road to the mountain was our second option and it was almost perfect to drive on. We made it up even tho people said we wouldn’t. i would say try and go on a day where it doesn’t snow that much but if you have 4wd then you should be perfectly fine.
Awesome vid man! I was up there 2 weekends ago. I'm itching to go again. I live about 1.5 hours away from both Beech and Sugar. Of the three between Beech, Sugar, and App, which is your favorite? Also, how do you like the dope jacket? I'm thinking about picking up one of their jackets.
I always ride beech because I have a season pass but you really can’t go wrong with any of them. Sugar has the longest runs, beech has good runs and a good terrain park (which is why I go there), app has a good terrain park and it’s the cheapest, but the runs are short. I love my dope snow jacket. I have the Wylie so it’s the lightest one they make so if it’s below around 30 degrees I need several layers underneath. It’s super comfy though and seems to be very durable so I expect it’ll last a long time.
I live in Statesville NC so about 1.5 hours away as well, but went to App Ski very often (season passes; 90x one season) during college at App State. Similar to what Hal said, Sugar is a good choice for long runs and carving. They usually have a small terrain park open with a few small rails/pipes/ramps; nothing like App Ski though. It can feel crowded most weekends, especially holidays which I avoid now. It helps if you can stay on the blues/blacks for shorter lift lines away from the greens. They seem to always have the snowblowers on which is both good and bad (spraying in ur face/goggles which is sometimes hard to avoid). Sugar also feels 'corporate' run, and is little more pricey. App Ski is great for terrain park boxes/rails/pipes and small/medium jumps ($5 season park pass), but with shorter runs. It feels less crowded (unless holiday weekend) and the lift lines move along very well. If I'm teaching friends to ski or snowboard, or they're still beginner, I take them here. They have some great instructors too (and I'm sure Sugar does as well). By afternoon/night, the snow can get a bit choppy; first chair at open on groomed slopes is amazing though. App Ski is family owned (I've met the owners a few times years ago, nice people), and a little less pricey. I don't think I've been to Beech before so I can't compare it, but I will likely go soon. Once a year, I try to go to either Winterplace for a larger mountain, or my absolute favorite, Snowshoe for a huge mountain (but long drive).
I enjoyed the video. I see this was shot on a Wednesday.... Question: what are the lift lines like on the weekends? I'm thinking visit this place and/or Sugar mountain on a Sunday and Monday as soon as they reopen in November. It looks like Beech and Sugar open WAY earlier than places in WestVirginia and Wisconsin for some reason; I'm itching to try my new skis lol. Thanks for your help bro.
Thank you, means a lot to get comments! Lift lines at beech get long, but they look scarier than they are. Maybe a 20 minute wait, but for a short run it can be annoying. Beech usually has two lifts running to the top and the one by the black diamond is usually much shorter than the other, that’s my pro tip. I can’t speak for sugar bc I haven’t spent much time there. Have fun on the new gear when the time comes!
Forgot to say... Ashley is a friggin' pro. Way to support your man and get out of the woods when you were stopped filming. Been there, done that. Sometimes harder than what you're filming.
They are steep for around here but one can easily control the decent. When we race, we may get up to 40 or 50MPH but most recreational skiers are closer to 10 or 15MPH
Great video! We're first time Beech goers this weekend. I noticed you're wearing Dope. Do you mind sharing if it kept you warm? We just bought 4 Dope jackets and I'm unsure if they'll be enough when it's 20 degrees at night!
Awesome! Hope y’all have fun! I’m wearing the Wylie Patch jacket which is the lightest one they have, so you may have gotten a heavier one than me. The light one like I have is definitely better for warmer weather but it’s great for breaking any cold wind so as long as you layer up you should be good to go!
Awesome, thanks for the input. 3 of us have the Wylie too and one has a traditional jacket from Dope. I'll definitely layer up. You make those jumps look so easy and fun. I'm a skier and like to keep my skis touching the snow (I'm older too...lol) but my son will want to try out some of your favorite spots!! Thanks again for sharing.
I don’t remember where this one came from. I’m currently using a Bern Macon 2. Any helmet is better than none but I def recommend getting one with MIPS
Last winter you were required to wear masks when waiting in line for the lift, and inside any buildings. Not sure what the policy will be this year. Strictness was kind of unpredictable all year, sometimes they were and sometimes they weren’t. Beech has an area specifically for learning but I usually suggest just going for it and learn on the way down. The learning areas aren’t usually steep enough to get a real feel for it and they’re usually crowded
Planning on making the trip up the beech from Georgia for the first time one of these weekends! I have no gear so I’m gonna have to rent everything - nor have I ever snowboarded but it looks like a dream of mine!! Can’t wait.
there is 15 of us going to Beech Mountain we have never seen snow we are from Louisiana we are the Salt Life people we water ski, water tub, and fish this will be so different for us I hope we like it I know I am not snow ski but will do the snow tubing Thank you for all the tips but I think we are all gong to have to start on the beginners slope
I hope y'all have fun!
Did u ever try it or did u stick to the tubes lol
Hi Pascale and Mo! The McGaritys are headed up to Beech Mountain today, your video was so awesome and informative. Say a prayer for Brett.. his first time on skis.. at 48!
I’m glad I could help! Have fun and stay safe!
Awesome video my G! Real talk, definitely enjoyed the tour! Shout out Ashley for catching those shots!
Ashley is the real G! Thanks for watching!
Planning on making the trip up the beech from Georgia for the first time one of these weekends! I have no gear so I’m gonna have to rent everything - nor have I ever snowboarded but it looks like a dream of mine!! Can’t wait.
Awesome! Renting is just fine at first but if you love it and decide to go more its def worth it to buy your own gear, even a used set. Have fun!
Great vid I was just there this last weekend and it was great
Glad you had fun!
was up there on the 15th through the 19th, got some nice snow
Thanks Hal, great video work. I know of 3 diff ski areas in NW NC, and I think one in NE TN. Big question.... If you had 10 years left to live this life,, which area would you choose to live near? (I also love cycling and hiking) as I bet you do too. Thank you.
Banner elk is close to Beech and Sugar. No reason to go to app ski really. That’s where I would be
Thanks for the vid! I've been to App Ski countless times, Sugar some, but I don't think I've ever been to Beech before unless I was very young. It was always the furthest from me, and I had often heard 4WD was a must, but the drive up looks fine. Do you know how well they keep their roads plowed? ...The wider slopes look great for carving, and the trees and jumps would be fun as well. I may have to find my way up there in the next few weeks.
The roads have been perfect every time we’ve gone up there, I’m sure if it’s actively dumping snow they could get a little dicey. The runs and snow conditions have been awesome for carving this winter
@@itsjusthal9613 Ok great, thank you!
Me and my buddies went up on a friday and it snowed about 7 inches that morning. We had a back wheel drive SUV and almost made it up the backside of the mountain on a road called Buckeye road. The front road to the mountain was our second option and it was almost perfect to drive on. We made it up even tho people said we wouldn’t. i would say try and go on a day where it doesn’t snow that much but if you have 4wd then you should be perfectly fine.
AWESOME VIDEO!!!! What time of the year was that filmed? I don't know if you said and I missed or if it wasn't mentioned! Heading there Dec 26th. 🙏😍
Thank you! This one was a hit. This would have been filmed early January
Awesome vid man!
I was up there 2 weekends ago.
I'm itching to go again.
I live about 1.5 hours away from both Beech and Sugar.
Of the three between Beech, Sugar, and App, which is your favorite?
Also, how do you like the dope jacket?
I'm thinking about picking up one of their jackets.
I always ride beech because I have a season pass but you really can’t go wrong with any of them. Sugar has the longest runs, beech has good runs and a good terrain park (which is why I go there), app has a good terrain park and it’s the cheapest, but the runs are short.
I love my dope snow jacket. I have the Wylie so it’s the lightest one they make so if it’s below around 30 degrees I need several layers underneath. It’s super comfy though and seems to be very durable so I expect it’ll last a long time.
I live in Statesville NC so about 1.5 hours away as well, but went to App Ski very often (season passes; 90x one season) during college at App State. Similar to what Hal said, Sugar is a good choice for long runs and carving. They usually have a small terrain park open with a few small rails/pipes/ramps; nothing like App Ski though. It can feel crowded most weekends, especially holidays which I avoid now. It helps if you can stay on the blues/blacks for shorter lift lines away from the greens. They seem to always have the snowblowers on which is both good and bad (spraying in ur face/goggles which is sometimes hard to avoid). Sugar also feels 'corporate' run, and is little more pricey.
App Ski is great for terrain park boxes/rails/pipes and small/medium jumps ($5 season park pass), but with shorter runs. It feels less crowded (unless holiday weekend) and the lift lines move along very well. If I'm teaching friends to ski or snowboard, or they're still beginner, I take them here. They have some great instructors too (and I'm sure Sugar does as well). By afternoon/night, the snow can get a bit choppy; first chair at open on groomed slopes is amazing though. App Ski is family owned (I've met the owners a few times years ago, nice people), and a little less pricey.
I don't think I've been to Beech before so I can't compare it, but I will likely go soon. Once a year, I try to go to either Winterplace for a larger mountain, or my absolute favorite, Snowshoe for a huge mountain (but long drive).
@@wakeboard147 thanks for the input!
That rock drop on white lighting is a bad idea, there’s rebar under the snow from the old lift they replaced
Good to know! I’ll edit the description and add that as a disclaimer.
You're pretty good. I hate hard icy crap like that. Always feel like I'm gonna go down hard.
Thanks man, Ive been working hard to get better. Icy hard crap is about all you get around here it seems
I enjoyed the video. I see this was shot on a Wednesday.... Question: what are the lift lines like on the weekends? I'm thinking visit this place and/or Sugar mountain on a Sunday and Monday as soon as they reopen in November. It looks like Beech and Sugar open WAY earlier than places in WestVirginia and Wisconsin for some reason; I'm itching to try my new skis lol. Thanks for your help bro.
Thank you, means a lot to get comments!
Lift lines at beech get long, but they look scarier than they are. Maybe a 20 minute wait, but for a short run it can be annoying. Beech usually has two lifts running to the top and the one by the black diamond is usually much shorter than the other, that’s my pro tip. I can’t speak for sugar bc I haven’t spent much time there. Have fun on the new gear when the time comes!
@@itsjusthal9613 Thank you for the info bro! I definitely appreciate you helping me out.
@@markheun6519 No problem at all!
A year later, I prefer beech over sugar. sugar is just a gaggle/funnel/mess at the lifts. beech seems to have actual lines that move fairly quick
@@dillonvillon Nice! Thank you for the follow-up. I will follow your advice when I visit the area! Thank you again good sir :)
Forgot to say... Ashley is a friggin' pro. Way to support your man and get out of the woods when you were stopped filming. Been there, done that. Sometimes harder than what you're filming.
Ashley is tha bomb. Still filming for me whenever I ask. I like filming her riding too
beech is great
I was there the other day it was pretty cool.
Would have been even cooler if you knew your way around before you went!
We are planning to go there! First time, and Wondering any idea or estimate how many mph one goes down these slopes? Thanks!
They have a range of steepness so if you want to go fast you can but if you want a more mellow day you can have that too! I hope y'all have fun!
They are steep for around here but one can easily control the decent. When we race, we may get up to 40 or 50MPH but most recreational skiers are closer to 10 or 15MPH
Any idea what the mountain is like right now? Going either here or sugar next week.
I’m not sure, I haven’t made it to the mountains in NC this year. Beech has a couple of webcams so you should be able to get a good idea
Great video! We're first time Beech goers this weekend. I noticed you're wearing Dope. Do you mind sharing if it kept you warm? We just bought 4 Dope jackets and I'm unsure if they'll be enough when it's 20 degrees at night!
Awesome! Hope y’all have fun! I’m wearing the Wylie Patch jacket which is the lightest one they have, so you may have gotten a heavier one than me. The light one like I have is definitely better for warmer weather but it’s great for breaking any cold wind so as long as you layer up you should be good to go!
Also, I get cold much faster than most people I know so even if I think it’s cold you’d probably be fine
Awesome, thanks for the input. 3 of us have the Wylie too and one has a traditional jacket from Dope. I'll definitely layer up.
You make those jumps look so easy and fun. I'm a skier and like to keep my skis touching the snow (I'm older too...lol) but my son will want to try out some of your favorite spots!! Thanks again for sharing.
@@ansfwatson2 You're welcome! I hope you all have a fun weekend, the weather looks awesome so I'm sure Ill be out there too!
Where did you get your helmet?
I don’t remember where this one came from. I’m currently using a Bern Macon 2. Any helmet is better than none but I def recommend getting one with MIPS
This is my home park and go to surga an app alot
👌👌👌
What kind of mittens do you have
They’re Volcom, not sure the exact ones
I subbed to help ya brotha!
Thanks dude! Ill be posting more snowboarding soon!
@@itsjusthal9613 awesome buddy!
Do you need winter tires to go to beech mountain in January?
I made it up all winter on all weather tires. You should be fine without them!
Sounds icy a lil
It can be hard to find a time when it’s not
What were the effect of Covid on this place? Hope they aren't strict on wearing masks. Also are there any training courses?
Last winter you were required to wear masks when waiting in line for the lift, and inside any buildings. Not sure what the policy will be this year. Strictness was kind of unpredictable all year, sometimes they were and sometimes they weren’t. Beech has an area specifically for learning but I usually suggest just going for it and learn on the way down. The learning areas aren’t usually steep enough to get a real feel for it and they’re usually crowded
@@itsjusthal9613 Okay thank you for the help and the great videos, keep it up!
I’m not sure I can learn much from this since my skill is far beyond yours. Cool to see what beginners are doing though!
Maybe I’ll see you out there one day and you can show me some new skills
you couldn’t keep up with me so i doubt i’ll be able to show you anything
I hope you're not taking about your video editing skills. Cause ItjustHal has wayyyyyyyy better editing skills than you....
I bet you're fun at at parties 🙄@@reidhibbard963
Good tour.
Thank you
Planning on making the trip up the beech from Georgia for the first time one of these weekends! I have no gear so I’m gonna have to rent everything - nor have I ever snowboarded but it looks like a dream of mine!! Can’t wait.
I hope you have a blast!
I hope you have a blast!