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Sapphire Valley

Where Sapphire Valley’s numbers come from

8 observations from 3 publishers behind 8 figures. Each row gives the figure we publish, how many sources gave one and how many agree; open it for what each said.

Figures

2/11 core figures collected.

Highest lift-served elevation3,297 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
OpenSkiMap — Sapphire Valley Ski ResortPublishedSep 2026“Top of the highest mapped lift: 1,005 m (3,296 ft)”
Advertised vertical drop200 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Sapphire Valley
Sapphire Valley — official websitePublishedSep 2026“Sapphire Valley’s ski area consists of a 1600 foot main run with a vertical drop of 200 feet, complete with a state-of-the-art quad-lift, a learning cen”
Total lifts31 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
OpenSkiMap — Sapphire Valley Ski ResortPublishedSep 2026“Lifts mapped in OpenStreetMap: 1 chairlift, 2 magic carpets (3 in all)”
Drive from the fly-in airport53 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Asheville (AVL) to Sapphire Valley, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Asheville (AVL) to Sapphire Valley: 53 min and 45 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Drive from nearest major airport53 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Asheville (AVL) to Sapphire Valley, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Asheville (AVL) to Sapphire Valley: 53 min and 45 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Road miles from nearest major airport45.0 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Asheville (AVL) to Sapphire Valley, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Asheville (AVL) to Sapphire Valley: 53 min and 45 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Drive from closest airline airport53 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Asheville (AVL) to Sapphire Valley, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Asheville (AVL) to Sapphire Valley: 53 min and 45 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Road miles from closest airline airport45.0 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Asheville (AVL) to Sapphire Valley, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Asheville (AVL) to Sapphire Valley: 53 min and 45 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”

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Other facts

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Operating status

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Data quality notes

  • missingNot yet collected: summit elevation, base elevation, skiable acres, named trails, beginner terrain, intermediate terrain, advanced terrain, expert terrain, average annual snowfall.