While Colorado is typically considered the state with the best skiing in the country, the Southeast is also filled with mountain ranges that are home to some iconic and lesser-known ski resorts. North Carolina, in particular, is the site of the convergence of the Appalachian Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, and visitors to Asheville, North Carolina can visit the state’s first established ski area. On the western side of the state, Beech Mountain is an idyllic winter wonderland that rests 5,506 feet above sea level, making it the highest town in the eastern U.S. Here, the Beech Mountain Ski Resort offers a variety of trails and lifts that will please the most experienced skier or snowboarder as well as accommodating a newcomer. In fact, the town is a beautiful place to visit all year round.