Sugar Mountain Resort: The village of Sugar Mountain is located in Avery County. It is one of North Carolina’s favorite family ski areas. Noted for its great terrain and wonderful vibe, Sugar Mountain has some pretty sweet terrain, too (excuse the pun)! Like most resorts in North Carolina, Sugar Mountain relies on artificial snow. Aside from the skiing and riding, there are many other fun activities in the Sugar Mountain area. Find amazing deals on Sugar Mountain lift tickets at GetSkiTickets.com!