Appalachian Ski Mtn, located in Blowing Rock, N.C., is a mountain resort offering a variety of skiing activities. The resort organizes a wide range of family activities and events, including shopping, dining, ice skating, snowboarding, and day and night skiing. It offers various ski-and-stay packages for individuals and groups and provides skiing programs for people of all ages. Appalachian Ski Mtn also organizes several kinds of cultural programs, musical and entertainment events and contests. The resort provides skiing and snowboarding instruction for beginners and experts. It also provides gift certificates and various kinds of skiing equipment on rental and makes reservations for instruction programs.