Ski Country Land in Avery and Watauga Counties, NC

Avery and Watauga counties are the heart of North Carolina ski country — Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, Appalachian Ski Mountain, and Hawksnest are all here. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring genuine snow and the high-country feel that draws buyers from Charlotte, the Triangle, and beyond. Land near the ski areas commands a premium, but the outlying areas of both counties offer high-elevation parcels at more reasonable prices. PerfectPlace maps elevation, buildable slope, and broadband on every parcel.