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Wednesday, 12 January 2011 13:34

After-school ski program includes a ride to Cataloochee

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An after-school ski and snowboard program for middle school students will be held Thursday afternoons starting Jan. 27 and running for five weeks.

The program, offered by Waynesville Parks and Recreation, includes transportation, rental equipment, a lift ticket and a skiing or snowboarding lesson. Students meet at the Waynesville Middle School parking lot at 3:30 p.m. and take a van to Cataloochee Ski Area. Students will return by 9 p.m.

Cost is $100 for students with their own equipment. Equipment rental is an extra $35.

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