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‘Tis the season for giving at Cataloochee Ski Area

out cataloocheeCataloochee Ski Area continues its tradition of holiday giving with its 14th Annual Can-U-Ski Food and Coat Drive for Haywood Christian Ministries on Sunday, Dec 7.

Record numbers turn out each year for this event as guests are given a free lift ticket valued at $62 for the day in exchange for 24 cans of food or two winter coats in good condition. This season’s food drive comes as Cataloochee enters its second month of daily operations, with skiing and riding from three-quarters of the mountain down on 10 slopes and trails.  

Thousands of cans of food and hundreds of coats are donated during the event. All donations are given to the local non-profit organization in order to stock its pantry for the Christmas holiday season. Skiers and boarders from across the Southeast come to Maggie Valley to take part. 

“What better way to start the season of giving than by giving back to your local community to folks in need.” said Chris Bates, Cataloochee vice president and general manager. “We appreciate all of our guests who come out to participate in this worthwhile event.” Many customers typically show up with more than the minimum required to be able to ski for free.  

Ticket pickup for this year’s event will be in the Ghost Town parking lot at the base of the mountain. Guests are asked to leave cans and coats with Cataloochee employees there in exchange for their lift tickets for the day. Rentals and lessons will be available at the area at regular rates.

For more information and an up-to-date snow report for both the ski area and Tube World go to www.cataloochee.com.

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