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9 Best Ski and Snowboard Stores in North Carolina

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9 Best Ski and Snowboard Stores in North Carolina

Whether you’re a rider of the bunny hills or a frequenter of the black diamond slopes, every skier and snowboarder needs to be outfitted with the right gear. Across North Carolina, lovers of snow sports will thoroughly enjoy the experience of picking out great gear from reliable, top-notch places. Here are the 10 best ski and snowboard shops in the state! 

1. Gordon's Golf Ski and Snowboard, Greenville, NC

Carrying ski and snowboard essentials, Gordan’s is ready to fully prepare you for the slopes in style! For snowboarders, the store is stocked with snowboards, bindings, boots, accessories, apparel, and bags. As for ski equipment, skiers can purchase skis, ski bindings, ski apparel, ski boots, poles, and accessories. Those who are brand loyal should not worry! Gordon’s has popular and trusty brands ready to equip your next outing in the snow such as Columbia, Patagonia, and Under Armour

2. Alpine Ski Center, Multiple locations

Named the top ski and snowboard shop in the southeast, choose from a large selection of skis, ski boots and snowboards and boots and outerwear to beat the cold. Brands of skis and boots range from Rossignol, Atomic, and Dalbello. Snowboarders can prepare themselves for many snowboarding adventures to come with snowboards and boots supplied by Burton, Roxy, and RIDE to name a few. There’s an amazing selection to choose from and the staff members will make the experience great with their incredible service. 

3. Ski Country Sports, Multiple locations

Home to gear and clothing to get you on the slopes, the knowledgeable staff helps any and every shopper get from the entrance to the checkout counter to the snow. Regardless of how much background information you have with skiing or snowboarding, they are patient and ensure you are fully satisfied. Helmets, bindings, ski poles, snowboards, skis, and boots are all available to provide you with what you need whether it be one piece of your gear or the complete set.  

4. Maggie Valley Skis & Tees, Maggie Valley, NC

“Live hard, ski harder!” At Maggie Valley, browse, and purchase high-quality boards and equipment at unbeatable prices. Open 8 a.m.-7 p.m. every day of the week, customers can shop, rent, or have assistance with tuning and waxing. 

5. Recess Skate & Snow, Boone, NC

Established in 2009, this locally-owned business supplies you with snow sports equipment such as snowboards, footwear, outerwear and tunes or repairs. Recess Skate & Snow is stocked full of products in more than a dozen trusted, top-notch brands. 

6. C&R Ski Outdoor, Elon and Hillsborough, NC

Men’s, women’s, and kids’ equipment, the entire family can suit up for the winter adventure here. With locations in Elon and Hillsborough, snowboards, skis, and additional supplies are all right at your fingertips. Have an awesome experience of picking out all the essentials with the help of courteous, patient staff. 

7. First Flakes Ski & Snowboards, Winston-Salem, NC

Gear, clothing and equipment services, First Flakes has a bit of it all! In search of gear? Have no fear! First Flakes is stocked full of boots, poles, clothing, gloves, goggles, helmets, bags, and car racks to carry it all. And don’t forget the skis or snowboards! Clothing items include a huge selection of outerwear such as jackets, hats, pants, gloves, sweatshirts, and bandanas, as well as thermals. First Flakes carries plenty of different brands, so you can choose your slope style.

8. Boardparadise, Blowing Rock and Greensboro, NC

The paradise of boards, dress and prepare with all the necessities to have fun in the snow. As well as snowboards and skis, get your hands-on snowboard bindings, boots, goggles, jackets, pants, and socks. Not fully set yet? Boardparadise also has snow traction, tools, wax, bungee, and other snow accessories. 

9. 1st Tracks and Fatty’s, Boone, NC

Drift over to 1st Tracks and Fatty’s for convenient shopping near all area ski resorts. Ski and snowboard equipment, clothing, goggles, and accessories are carried in many different brands to fit your preference. Head over and the friendly staff members will help you pick out everything you need, regardless of your snow sports skill level. Does your snowboard or skis need a little care? The knowledgeable employees are more than happy to tune or repair your equipment through same day service. 

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