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Ski after school or after work

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Cataloochee Ski Area offers discounted rates for youth and adults to explore the slopes and hone their skills with several program offerings this winter. 

• The After School Program is a seven-session progressive lesson program that offers a chance to hone skills in ski or snowboard for beginner to upper intermediate riders. Students can attend Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Sunday nights Jan. 3 through March 7. Weekday program offer a bonus night reserved as a makeup session should Cataloochee be closed on any of the listed nights. Cost is $132 for the program, $279 for the program and pass, and $359 for program, pass and rental.

• The Terrain Park Program is a seven-session progressive lesson program that offers a chance to hone tricks and skills in ski or snowboard for intermediate or advanced riders. Students will be divided into subgroups based on skill level within the terrain park, and sessions will be held 5:30-7 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 12 through March 1. A makeup session will be scheduled should Cataloochee be closed on any of the listed nights. Cost is $132 for the program, $279 for the program and pass, and $359 for program, pass and rental.

• The After Work Program is a seven-session progressive lesson program that offers a chance for people who are new to winter sports to learn to ski or snowboard. Participants can choose to enroll for 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday or 3:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, with sessions held the second week in January through the first week in March. The Tuesday program offers a bonus date reserved for a makeup session should Cataloochee be closed on any of the listed nights. Cost is $132 for the program, $300 for the program and pass, and $420 for program, pass and rental.

• Women on Wednesdays is a six-session program for women, by women, offered 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 10 through Feb. 14. It is appropriate for all skill levels and hosted by Cataloochee’s most advanced female instructors. Slope access will extend through 4:30 p.m., offering additional time to hone skills. Cost is $132 for the program, $303 for the program and pass, and $369 for program, pass and rental.

After school programs are for youth ages seven and up, with discounts available (lift pass $35 or pass and rental for $55) for adults who accompany them. All programs have limited space available, with an online registration deadline of Saturday, Dec. 23. Sign up at bit.ly/41aRsdI.

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