Slopes and Spokes, Beech Mtn, NC

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

10/08/2024

09/29/2024

The Famous Brick Oven Pizzeria - Beech Mountain, NC was giving away free pizza and water today. We love their pizza, and now we love their heart for their neighbors.

09/28/2024

Official information!

If you or someone you know was impacted Hurricane , we gathered these lists so you can start finding available state & local resources.

Also, be sure to check FEMA.gov/Helene for daily updates from our agency.

• Visit ReadyNC.gov for state information
• Call 211 or visit NC211.org for local resources.
• American Red Cross North Carolina & The Salvation Army USA

FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) 60th Troop Command 113th Sustainment Brigade 130th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade 139th Regiment NC RTI 449th Combat Aviation Brigade North Carolina Army National Guard North Carolina Air National Guard

09/28/2024

Update from Banner Elk in Avery county via Julie Gealy

“Our station received this email from Banner Elk in Avery county.

"I am hoping to open a line of communication with the "outside world". Residents of Elk River in Banner Elk are completely stranded. Attached is a picture of what used to be the bridge which is the only way in or out of the community. We have no power, water, cell service.... We do have a generator and wifi at the clubhouse, which is how we are sending this. Most of the residents are elderly, and there is no way to get out if there is an emergency. If nothing else, maybe you guys can help us communicate information to/from the outside.
Scott"”

09/28/2024

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09/28/2024

Here's what I know and don't know, this morning about Western NC.

Still little communication and almost zero cell service. If you read this from those areas or know someone there stick with text messaging, These messages only needs to ping a cell tower to go through. So don't send pics or videos, just text! This can work with almost no signal or service. Some landlines are actually working, but only a few.

Lake Lure Dam made it, engineers checked it out, and it survived. Chimney Rock Village north of the lake did not do so well; it was mostly destroyed, and debris washed into Lake Lure.

Asheville is a mess, almost completely cut off by road. Many washed-out roads and bridges and many firehouses have been destroyed, so first responders need help as much as the residents. They have better ways to get stuff in and out than surrounding mountain communities.

In other counties, I'm hearing lots of information that sounds like many landslides and washed-away homes and buildings. So, I don't want to speculate, but honestly, it doesn't sound good. Some rescue crews are trapped as well; the ones that went out first thing yesterday also became trapped. So, in some cases, the rescuers need to be rescued.

Communication: I have been in contact with 2 people with Starlink and generators, but they are also cut off from moving around. If you know someone with Starlink and power, please pass along any info you can.

What can we do? I talked with some EM people, and many resources are now pouring into the western Carolinas. Stuff deployed by Helene's heads was spread out over the Southeast. Now, it's all heading into the mountains. WCNC and I are going to try to work with Samaritan's PursePurse next week to get relief. They're heading there already and have logistics to get supplies to the people. Also, the American Red Cross is doing great stuff.

Also, if you know shelters or churches accepting people, let me know. I have had a few people make it out but don't know where to go for a shower or hot meal. Here is the current list of shelters:
https://www.readync.gov/stay-informed/open-shelters

I will post anything I can find out, but I still can't reach most places in the mountains yet. Here is an excellent resource for more information and help. https://www.readync.gov/

09/28/2024

Our station received this email from Banner Elk in Avery county.

"I am hoping to open a line of communication with the "outside world". Residents of Elk River in Banner Elk are completely stranded. Attached is a picture of what used to be the bridge which is the only way in or out of the community. We have no power, water, cell service.... We do have a generator and wifi at the clubhouse, which is how we are sending this. Most of the residents are elderly, and there is no way to get out if there is an emergency. If nothing else, maybe you guys can help us communicate information to/from the outside.
Scott"

09/28/2024