Last Chance for Daily Skiing at Cataloochee

March 21, Cataloochee Ski Resort, Maggie Valley North Carolina. Cataloochee Ski Area will close for daily operations at the end of the skiing session on Sunday, March 21 as originally scheduled. HOWEVER, by popular demand and based on the amount of current snow base Cataloochee slopes will reopen for two additional weekends of skiing and riding on Saturday and Sunday, March 27 and 28 and Saturday and Sunday, April 3 and 4. Skiing on those days will be from 9am until 4:30PM and weekday rates will be in effect. http://cataloochee.com/

Last Night for airboarding at Cataloochee

Cataloochee Ski Resort, Maggie Valley North Carolina. Tuesday evening is the final night of airboarding for the 2009/10 season. Airboarding costs $59 for the 3 hour package and runs from 6:30pm-9:30pm and includes airboard rental, 3 hour lift ticket, boots, helmet and instruction. Class size is limited to the first 8 folks to sign up and so get your space before they get gone! http://cataloochee.com/

Alpine Ski Center End of Season Sale

Alpine Ski Center, Banner Elk North Carolina, Beech Mountain North Carolina. Everything is on sale NOW with up to 50% off - all equipment, clothes and accessories. All skis, snowboards, bindings, boots 20% - 50% off. http://www.alpineskicenter.com/store/bannerelk.htm  

Spring Fever Blowout at Beech Mountain

Beech Mountain Ski Resort, Beech Mountain North Carolina. With over one hundred inches of natural snowfall this season, there is still great skiing in the North Carolina Mountains! Starting this week rates drop to $20 for a day or twilight ticket and $10 for a half day or night ticket. These rates will be in effect until the closing date, which is yet to be determined. Come enjoy great slope conditions for an unbeatable price!!!! All sloped open. http://www.skibeech.com/

Tube World in Maggie Valley

March 8, Tube World, Maggie Valley North Carolina. Tube World located in Maggie Valley, across from Ghost Town in the Sky, four miles from Cataloochee Ski Area is now closed for the 2009/2010 tubing season.

Cataloochee Begins Late Season Skiing Hours

March 8, Cataloochee Ski Area, Maggie Valley North Carolina. Beginning March 8, Cataloochee will begin late season skiing hours, open for twilight and night skiing Monday through Fridays from 1pm until 10pm and day skiing only on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30am- 4:30pm through the end of the season on Sunday, March 21. Remember to be aware of changing ski conditions and use caution. http://cataloochee.com/

Reminder: BIGBIGBIG One Day Season Pass Sale at Cataloochee

March 7, Cataloochee Ski Area, Maggie Valley North Carolina. BIGBIGBIG One Day Season Pass Sale. Pass prices on this day will be the lowest of this year and next and if you are a new pass holder, you can ski for the rest of this year and next on this pass! This day there will be special pricing not only on midweek passes but for every pass we offer as well. These special prices (including  midweek season pass for $169) will be available from 8:30am - 4:30pm only on Sunday, March 7. Only 500 of the $169 midweek passes will be sold, so remember to purchase early on March 7 to get yours before they get gone! You can purchase at the Ski area or call in between the hours of 8:30am-4:30pm on that Sunday only. Our early season pricing special at its next tier will continue from March 8 through March 31. Pass pricing will go up on April 1. Don’t miss out, get the best deal on March 7.http://cataloochee.com/

Everything on Sale!

Alpine Ski Center, 3440-B Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk North Carolina. All skis, snowboards, boots and bindings 20% - 50% off. Great March ski conditions and now great sales on everything you need to enjoy your time on the slopes. Alpine Ski Center is the oldest (since 1976) and largest ski shop in the Banner Elk and Sugar Mountain area.

http://www.alpineskicenter.com/store/bannerelk.htm

Challenge Cup Finals Tonight at Cataloochee

March 4, Cataloochee Ski Area, Maggie Valley North Carolina. Tonight will be the finals Cataloochee Challenge Cup Race Series. Join the Cat Crew as individuals race against the clock for the best of two runs. Top three challengers in both men’s and womens’ age divisions win cool stuff. You must be 21 years of age or older to participate. http://cataloochee.com/

Map of North Carolina Ski Areas

There is still LOTS of great skiing to be done in the North Carolina mountains. Not sure where to go?  Click here to see our map and find every ski area in North Carolina plus direct links to all their sites, weather and slope conditions and other North Carolina winter sports:

Free Lessons at Cataloochee

Cataloochee Ski Area, Maggie Valley North Carolina. Monday through Thursday all persons renting skis or snowboards at Cataloochee receive a FREE Intro to Skiing or Riding lesson! Lesson times are offered at 10, 12, 2, 4, 6, and 7pm and you should plan on being at the area at least 30 minutes prior to your chosen lesson time to sign up. Tuesdays are also Men’s Day here at Cataloochee and all guys purchasing a full price adult day, twilight or night lift ticket will receive a free any level ski or snowboard lesson during that session.