If there’s one thing the residents of The Divide at Bald Rock and the greater Sapphire Valley know how to do, it’s finding new ways to have fun. While our hiking trails and mountain views are beautiful beyond belief, many of our residents have taken to exploring them and enjoying them in new ...

If there’s one thing the residents of The Divide at Bald Rock and the greater Sapphire Valley know how to do, it’s finding new ways to have fun. While our hiking trails and mountain views are beautiful beyond belief, many of our residents have taken to exploring them and enjoying them in new ways. And thus, the Sapphire Valley Resort Outhouse Races were born.

While hitting the slopes strapped to snowboards and skis is always a good time, this unique, annual event requires some extra pizzazz for this run. Locals and tourists alike are welcome to create a one-of-a-kind mobile outhouse to race toward the end of ski season. The 2019 Great Outhouse Race is set for tomorrow, February 16th and it’s an area event you won’t want to miss!

This event is exactly what it sounds. Racers construct one-of-a-kind outhouses to race down the slopes of the resort. The outhouses can be made of anything from wood and plastic to cardboard and fabric. The only requirements are a seat with a hole and a roll of toilet paper. Teams compete head-to-head on a two-lane course around 120 feet in length. Racers are allowed to push their outhouse – and “driver” – for the first portion but then gravity and physics have to take over to help them cross the finish line.

While hokey and a little unorthodox, this event is a local favorite that never seems to disappoint. The resort offers a variety of food, music, and other activities that help make the day one to remember. So come on out to catch this event (or you can stream it online here). Best of luck to all competitors!

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Many across the country allow themselves to be happily snowed in whenever winter weather strikes. Our residents at The Divide, however, love to venture outdoors instead of staying in.

The winter is an exciting time for the Cashiers region. The summer crowds and lingering tourists all head...

Many across the country allow themselves to be happily snowed in whenever winter weather strikes. Our residents at The Divide, however, love to venture outdoors instead of staying in.

The winter is an exciting time for the Cashiers region. The summer crowds and lingering tourists all head home to set up camp in their own hometowns, leaving the area soundless and peaceful. Many of our residents, therefore, settle in and explore everything their home in the Sapphire Valley region has to offer. The scenic views and monstrous mountains become the perfect backdrop for any and all beloved winter activities.

While hiking is one of the most popular activities in the region year-round, the snow adds a little extra fun to the trails. Whether you choose to strap on the snowshoes or go without, there certainly isn’t a lack of beauty and you’ll have the time of your life getting lost in it. Letting nature and the area’s wildlife surround you is one of our residents’ favorite things about the area. The snowcapped trees and gravity-defying frozen waterfalls are a photographer’s dream. The Friends of Panthertown make sure the local network of hiking paths and trails are well-maintained and easy to navigate so you can take a stroll through the softly-falling, swirling snow.

If your tastes are more adventurous, take a trip down the local zip lines. The Sapphire Valley Resort’s Vordach Zip Line will give you an exclusive canopy tour of the stunning, iced landscapes and bright, white treetops. For those who like their feet on the ground, there’s also a variety of slopes to carve down while skiing or snowboard (followed by a steaming cup of coffee or hot chocolate of course). You can even check the weather and conditions online.

What can we say? We have some really active residents. Think you’d fit right in? Call our main office at 800-228-0431 to learn more about our homes.

Owning a home at The Divide at Bald Rock is not only your ticket to exclusive, mountaintop luxury living, it also opens up to you the thriving community of Bald Rock and the amenities of the Sapphire Valley Resort, for a nominal fee.

The Sapphire Valley Resort is the perfect place to spen...

Owning a home at The Divide at Bald Rock is not only your ticket to exclusive, mountaintop luxury living, it also opens up to you the thriving community of Bald Rock and the amenities of the Sapphire Valley Resort, for a nominal fee.

The Sapphire Valley Resort is the perfect place to spend precious time with family and friends when they come to visit. And when the snow kisses the tops of the Blue Ridge Mountains, there’s no better time to bring everyone together. In addition to a slew of summer activities, you can enjoy the snowcapped mountains and white winter beauty there too. The most popular pastime includes racing down the slopes at Ski Sapphire Valley. Open since 1964, spend the day at Ski Sapphire grinding through fresh powder that falls almost daily. If you’d rather stay warm, you can watch friends and family on the Ski Cam from inside the resort where you can also enjoy an indoor pool and hot tubs, saunas, and state-of-the-art workout facilities. So while the family is sweatin’ it on the slopes, you can too from inside the cozy-warm resort.

After a day at the resort, freshen up and hit the town for the best fine dining the Sapphire Valley has to offer. The resort put together a list of its top six recommendations for everything from pizza to steaks. Additionally, the area also offers options to ice skate, hike the snow-dusted trails, attend concerts and theater performances, try local wines, and daily events to help make your move to the Cashiers region the best decision you’ve ever made.

The Sapphire Valley Resort is less than ten minutes away from our office on Continental Drive, so it’s located nice and close to your future home. If you’re ready to start your life of luxury, give our office a call at 828-743-7077.