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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Cataloochee offers homeschool discount

Homeschool students can visit Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley at discounted rates during Homeschool Days, offered 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays from Jan. 9 through the end of the season.

Rates are $34 for lift pass only, $53 for lift pass and rental, and $69 for pass, rental and lesson. No registration is required. Participants need only present valid homeschooling credentials at Guest Services.
cataloochee.com.

Spend Friday nights on the slopes

Ski Cataloochee for less this winter, with discounted night skiing available through Jackson County Parks and Recreation Friday nights, Jan. 5, 19 and 26.

Offered through the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department, the program offers slope passes at Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley for $40 and slope passes with rental for $50 to ride 5-10 p.m. Friday nights. February dates will be Feb. 2, 9 and 23. Skiing may also occur March 1 depending on the weather.

Parents must accompany children ages 8-14. Sign up at jcprd.recdesk.com/community. Contact Trevor Brown with questions at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 828.293.3053, ext. 9.

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