What a beautiful Ski Resort! I am extremely impres...

What a beautiful Ski Resort! I am extremely impressed with the facilities and the snow conditions. I grew up skiing at the Epic and perfect powder conditions in the Sierra Nevadas in California. I was very spoiled out west with long amazing runs and many world-class ski resorts. I was hesitant to try snowboarding here in the deep south of our wonderful country. I went to a local ski shop and snowboard shop here in Boone North Carolina and they highly recommended Beech Mountain. The owner of the shop is named JP and he hooked me up with a great setup and I immediately ventured out to Beech Mountain early yesterday morning. I had not been on a snowboard in 25 years! I was rather hesitant and especially since I have read that the snow conditions are far from perfect here in North Carolina. So I started off on the easiest possible slope and I told the staff that was Manning the Magic Carpet that I had not been on the snowboarding 25 years and he was extremely friendly and happy to support me. He was very positive and optimistic and encouraging! After a couple of quick runs on the mini slope I felt comfortable and confident enough to go to the next slope. I told the staff Manning the left at the bottom of the hill and up at the top that I had not been on the snowboarding 25 years and once again they were extremely encouraging and positive and uplifting! The friendly staff truly encourage me and in me feel at home. I guess this is what you call Southern Hospitality? It sure felt like it! After a couple of very fun and enjoyable well groomed runs on this gentleslope I hit the fast quad lift and unbelievably again the staff was extremely encouraging and positive and uplifting. Yes indeed southern hospitality! When I got to the top I could not believe the 360-degree panoramic views from the peak of Beech Mountain at just over 5500 feet above sea level. I felt like I was back home in my stomping grounds in California but even better here because the crowds were minimal! Oh and did I mention the price? It was extremely affordable to purchase my ticket. I am a United States Marine Corps veteran and they even hooked me up with a military discount! Much appreciated guys. I met some very friendly people on the lift and unbelievably I even met one of the ski patrol guys named Russ who grew up in the exact same location where I grew up in Oceanside California which is in San Diego County. Truly amazing small world. Up at the top of the mountain you have these amazingly beautiful views that make you feel like you're on top of the world. The day could not have been better. Blue Skies amazingly brilliant and bright bright sunshine and an awesome temperature. Furthermore on top of the mountain you have a bar and you have heated restrooms with running water. Pretty amazing to have these amenities at the top of the mountain. They even offer free water which is awesome because you need to stay well hydrated. I was super stoked to have water that was actually free. They have some really neat snowboard and ski racks we can actually lock up your gear. Not sure you really need to I feel like things were pretty chill and very safe but nice to have this anyways. I'm sure it's much more crowded during the holidays and on the weekends. The parking is free and very close to where you pay for your tickets.