01.18.2024

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Today’s Forecast

47º | Cloudy | 0% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:36 a.m. | Sunset 5:44 p.m.

❄️ Hit the road to hit the slopes

Where to ski, snowboard, and tube near Greenville, SC this winter

‘Tis the ski-son. | Photo by @girlswhoshred

We’ve felt the frigid temperatures in Greenville this winter, but we’re still waiting for snow. The good news is there are plenty of winter activities just a road trip away.

Instead of sitting home with snow envy, we’re rounding up places to ski, snowboard, and tube near Greenville, SC.

Skiing + snowboarding

Appalachian Ski Mountain | Blowing Rock, NC | ~2 hour 45 minute drive from Greenville | $27-$83 (lift tickets) + $17-$38 (rentals) | Calling all adventure seekers, this mountain — featuring twelve slopes, two terrain parks + an ice skating arena — is for you.

Beech Mountain Resort | Beech Mountain, NC | ~2 hour 45 minute drive from Greenville | $30-$96 (lift tickets) + $30-$45 (rentals) | With 17 trails and eight lifts, Beech Mountain makes for a great day trip from Greenville or an overnight trip with night skiing. Pro tip: Stop by Fred’s General Mercantile for a hot bite or all your ski rental needs.

Sugar Mountain Resort | Sugar Mountain, NC | ~2 hour 45 minute drive from Greenville | $32-$88 (lift tickets) + $19-$44 (rentals) | There’s a snow activity for everyone in the family including snowshoeing, skiing + snowboarding, ice skating, and snow tubing with 21 slopes and eight lifts.

Tubing

Moonshine Mountain | Hendersonville, NC | ~1 hour from Greenville | $40 | You have to buy tickets at the mountain for this first-come, first-served tubing park.

Black Bear Snow Tubing | Hendersonville, NC | ~1 hour from Greenville | $30-$40 | While this is a snow tubing round up, we think it’s notable that Black Bear also offers summer tubing.

Frozen Falls Tube Park | Sapphire Valley, NC | ~1 hour 30 minutes from Greenville | $35 | You have to purchase your ticket at the Sapphire Valley Community Center for the upcoming weekend, so this one may require some planning in advance.

10+ more spots to shred

Asked

What kind of travel do you hope to do more of in 2024?

A. Roadtripping
B. Adventure
C. Cruising
D. Other

Let us snow

Events

Thursday, Jan. 18

Restaurant Week SC | Thursday, Jan. 18-Sunday, Jan. 21 | Times vary | Various locations | Dine at local restaurants featuring special menus and deals.
Afternoon Explorations | Thursday, Jan. 18-Friday, May 10 | Times vary | Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Rd., Greenville | $7-$8 | On Thursdays + Fridays, visit the Environmental Science Building, Harrison Hall, Living History Farm, Dinosaur Trail, and multiple playgrounds.

Friday, Jan. 19

Greenville Symphony Orchestra Master Class: Joshua Roman | Friday, Jan. 19 | 10 a.m. | South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, 15 University St., Greenville | Free | Watch young cellists as they play for and learn from a GSO solo cellist.
Wine Walk | Friday, Jan. 19 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Conestee Nature Preserve, 601 Fork Shoals Rd., Greenville | $65 | Enjoy an enchanting evening stroll through nature enhanced by fine wines and small bites.

Saturday, Jan. 20

Boozy Brunch Book Club | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 12-1:30 p.m. | LaRue Fine Chocolate, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B115, Greenville | $45 | Author Ashley Warlick will chat about a stack of books while you indulge in brunch and adult beverages.
NASCAR Night | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 5 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $30-$58 | Hop in the official eNASCAR Simulator to experience the thrill of driving in a NASCAR race before you watch the Swamp Rabbits take on the Jacksonville Iceman.

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News Notes

Civic

Cherrydale Point property owners filed a petition to annex 126+ acres into the City of Greenville. The Planning Commission will make a zoning recommendation on Thursday, Feb. 1, a first reading + public hearing will take place at City Council’s Monday, Feb. 12 meeting, and a final reading is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 26.

Coming Soon

PKL Park will break ground on its pickleball complex + says it expects to open this summer. Right now, the developers are looking for artists to paint four murals on the buildings facing Unity Park. Plus, announcements are coming soon for food concepts with three of four micro-restaurant spaces already leased.

Weather

The Greenville Zoo will be closed Saturday, Jan. 20 + Sunday, Jan. 21 due to the forecasted temperatures. Animals will be moved indoors and monitored by zookeepers and staff.

Ranked

No. 35. That’s where Greenville ranked on WalletHub’s list of best metro areas for STEM professionals. According to the publication — which looked at 21 data points to craft its list — our city currently has the most STEM job openings per capita.

Featured

Travel + Leisure featured Greenville in its article “12 Cozy Girls Trips to Take this Winter.” From making candles to indulging in Papi’s Tacos and margaritas, the list featured “quaint” spots that are “exuding coziness in every sense.”

List

It’s not just for the girls. HGTV put Greenville on its list of “Top 10 Family Spring Break Vacations” lauding our city’s free and budget-friendly activities including Falls Park, Mice on Main, The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, the Greenville Zoo + the Greenville Drive.

Outdoors

Wishing for warmer weather, Greenville? Get in the summer spirit and get ready for boating season at the 54th Annual Upstate SC Boat Show happening Jan. 25-28 featuring the latest boat models, all the boating accessories you need, and a display of antique boats. Learn more + snag tickets.*

Cause

Laissez les bon temps rouler with a night of Mardi Gras Magic on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 7-10 p.m. at The Rutherford. Enjoy creole food, jazz music, an authentic King Cake, and signature Big Easy cocktails to help raise funds for The Junior League of Greenville’s grants program and community projects. Score tickets.*

Biz

Imagine: You’re having a productive workday surrounded by natural light in your workspace while being focused and distraction-free. Make your 2024 productivity goals a reality at Endeavor, and see what members are saying about the space.*

Health

Health insurance doesn’t have to be complicated. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina members can make the most of their health plans with a few easy hacks. Learn more.*

Active

Is there a gym or fitness studio around town you’ve been wanting to check out? Get a free month of ClassPass + sample multiple gyms with just one membership.*

Weather

🧊 Ice, ice, baby

What’s cooler than being cool? | Photo by GVLtoday

Bundle up. We’ve reached the coldest temps of the winter season thus far + we saw signs of it all over the city yesterday.

It’s not over yet. Temperatures are expected to plummet back into the teens this weekend.

Duke Energy shared tips for combating the cold. Click the button below for how to prep your home.

🚰 Keep the faucets dripping

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Danielle

From the editor

We won’t lie, we are feeling some snow envy with our friends at NASHtoday + NOOGAtoday showing off their recent winter weather. It seems we aren’t the only ones. What do ya say, AVLtoday. Road trip?

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