One option:

The unfortunately still sticking to a racist name “Big Squaw Mountain” near Greenville.

They have a magic carpet for the beginners and a triple chair serving beginner and intermediate terrain. The old double lift to the summit no longer exists, so terrain is limited but it’s fine for a beginner. It’s run by a local non-profit that leases it from the current neglectful owner (until it finally gets sold to a developer someday)

They have rentals and lessons, but aren’t open every day of the week. Lift ticket prices are very reasonable.

I’ve been a few times and it wasn’t busy. One time was after an big storm and conditions were great. I went last year during a cold snap after a partial thaw and the snow was thin and rock hard though.