Cataloochee Ski Season Passes are at their lowest price of the year

March 5 - Season Passes are at their lowest price of the year at Cataloochee Ski Area. They are available to purchase online now, over the phone or in person.  Season rentals for next season are also available for order. New this season will be a reduced deposit fee of $125 that will be held without charging until skis or boards are returned in the spring. Also, should your child outgrow their boots during the season, they will  be upsized  at no extra charge.

Cataloochee will be skiing from the top of the mountain down, including Wild Cat Glade for day skiing only, on 16 trails with 3 aerial lifts and one conveyor lift operating on a base of 69"-89" and a machine worked surface. There will be three sessions of skiing, day skiing from 9 AM - 4:30 PM, twilight skiing from 1 PM until 10 PM and night skiing from 6 PM until 10 PM, with a morning or afternoon half day rate also available.

Tube World located in Maggie Valley, across from Ghost Town in the Sky, four miles from the ski area will is now closed for the 2012/2013 tubing season. 

Learn more about Cataloochee Ski Area and all the other NC Ski Ski Slopes on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Last Fresh Friday of the season at Appalachian Ski Mountain

March 8 - Appalachian Ski Mountain Fresh Friday Never Summer Photo Jam.  On the final Fresh Friday Jam ASM partners with Never Summer Photo for a great day of fun.  Never Summer will be on site with photographers, and will post the choice shots from the session on their Facebook Page.

Overall winners of the photo contest have a chance at being chosen for a full page Never Summer ad in Snowboarder Magazine!

As always, the ATP crew will be working hard to churn out a new, fun setup for all abilities to shred.

Get a link for the Fresh Friday Jam on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Beech Mountain Ski Resort March Madness Begins

March 4 - Beginning Monday, March 4, Beech Mountain Resort will be offering weekday pricing seven days a week, through the remainder of the season. Conditions are great for the best skiing of the season.

Starting Monday March 4th, the Ski Resort will offer 1 free youth ticket (12 and under) with the purchase of one full price adult ticket. This special is not valid with any other discounts , including coupons , vouchers , school snow day , or gift certificates. This special is available at the main ticketing windows only. 

Get a link for Beech Mountain Ski Resort and all other North Carolina ski slopes on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort Offers Fresh Natural Snow and a Weekend of Peak Slope Conditions

Sugar Mountain Resort has had 5+ inches of natural snowfall in the past week with flurries continuing through the weekend. The slopes are in the best condition of the season and the weekend is filled with winter fun.

Ice Skating is open with sessions at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm.

The Tubing Park is open with sessions at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm.

2014 Spyder Sample Sale is going on right now and runs through the end of the ski season. Exclusively at Sugar Mountain Sports.
Boss Hawg plays their live bluegrass music this Saturday from 4-6 pm in the base lodge.
NASTAR at noon this Saturday and Sunday on Big Red.
Sugar Bear's birthday, this Sunday, March 3rd. Call the Ski/Snowboard School for details.

Get a link for Sugar Mountain Ski Resort and mountain skiing, snowboarding and winter sports on the NC Ski Resort Guide.

Sugar Mountain, Cataloochee, Appalachian Ski Mountain, Beech Mountain, Wolf Ridge and Sapphire Valley all offer great skiing this Weekend

Only a few weeks are left in the NC Ski Season and the conditions are great for a weekend of fun skiing, snowboarding tubing or ice skating in the North Carolina Mountains. Natural snowfall is predicted for a beautiful "winter wonderland" all weekend.

As of March 1/2013:

Appalachian Ski Mountain is open with 12 slopes and 6 lifts on a base of 52 - 92 inches. Ice skating is open.  BEST CONDITIONS OF THE SEASON. SPY After School Shred Session today.  Recess Wreck Less Tail Jam on 3/2.

Beech Mountain Ski Resort is skiing 15 slopes with 5 lifts on a base of 42 - 82 inches. Ice skating and tubing are open. This Saturday, March 2, Ryan Ward will play at the Beech Tree Bar & Grille. This Abingdon, VA local will be playing 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM. There is no cover and all ages are welcome.

Cataloochee Ski Area will be skiing from the top of the mountain down, including Wild Cat Glade for day skiing only, on 16 trails with 3 aerial lifts and one conveyor lift on a base of 69 -89 inches. Tube World is open on Friday from 4 PM - 10 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 10 Am - 10 PM - this is the LAST WEEKEND of the season for Tube World. The BIGBIGBIG One Day Season Pass Sale is Sunday, March 3.

Sapphire Valley Ski Area - is skiing on both slopes with 2 lifts and a base of 20 - 46 inches. Call 828.743.7663 for a live report.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is open skiing on 20 slopes with 7 lifts on a base of 41 - 91 inches.  Ice skating is open. Tubing is open for all sessions. 2014 Spyder Sample Sale continues through the end of the ski season.   BOSS Hawg's live Bluegrass music plays again this Saturday in the Base Lodge between 4 PM and 6 PM. NASTAR at noon this Saturday and Sunday on Big Red.

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort is open with 9 slopes and 2 lifts on a base of 22 - 31 inches. Ice skating is open. Snow Day Special today - $15 lift tickets, $9 ski rentals, $15 snowboard rentals for students and teachers. It is a great day to Ski The Wolf.

Get links for details on ALL NC ski Resorts and Ski slopes on the NC Ski Resort Guide.