Sapphire Valley Ski Area: Sapphire Valley lies nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Like most ski areas in North Carolina, Sapphire Valley relies on manmade snow.  Its amazing amenities and family-friendly atmosphere make Sapphire Valley a great place for a ski vacation. There is terrain suitable for all types of skiers and plenty of other activities, such as tubing, that will let you experience what the North Carolina winter has to offer. Sapphire Valley is known for its short lift lines as well, so don’t expect to find crowds here. Check out the deals on Sapphire Valley lift tickets at GetSkiTickets.com!