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Monday, March 21, 2016

Last chance to Ski NC for the Season - 3 Ski Areas Still Open with New Snow

NC Ski Slopes, Resorts and Areas as of March 21, 2016:

Appalachian Ski Mountain - OPEN Skiing 11 slopes with 6 lifts on a base of 19 - 38 inches with 3 inches new snow. Ski or ride for the rest of the season free with the purchase of 2016-17 season membership. Late Season Rates are in effect. 3/26-27: Meltdown Games; Projected closing day 4/2

Cataloochee Ski Area is OPEN Skiing 4 slopes with 3 lifts on a base of 16 - 34 inches, day skiing from mid station only. Season passes are at the lowest price of the season and are available online now. March is Haywood County School System Employees Month.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is OPEN Skiing 9 slopes with 2 lifts on a base of 8 - 35 inches with 1 inch new snow. March Madness rates in effect. Spyder 2017 Sampler Sale continues. The Tubing park and Ice Skating are closed for the season. Sugar will close Wednesday, March 23rd at 4:30pm for the season.

Beech Mountain Ski Resort is CLOSED for the 2015-16 Season

Sapphire Valley Ski Area is CLOSED for the 2015-16 Season

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort is CLOSED for the 2015-16 Season

Get links for complete details on our NC Ski Resort Guide

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