Sign up for night skiing at Cataloochee

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Sign up for night skiing at Cataloochee

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Jackson County Recreation is offering four, five and six-week programs that will allow skiers to enjoy lessons under the night sky at Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley. Lesson times run from about 3-5 p.m., but skiers can hit the slopes afterward until 10 p.m.

Slope Pass and Rental costs $100 a week.

Here’s a look at the price breakdown:

• 4 Week - Lesson Only - $30.00 per day ($120.00 Total)

• 4 Week - Slope/Lesson Only - $75.00 per day ($300.00 Total)

• 4 Week - Slope/Lesson/Rental - $95.00 per day ($380.00 Total)

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• 4 Week - Slope/Lesson/Rental/Helmet - $102.50 per day ($410.00 Total)

• 5 Week - Lesson Only - $29.00 ($145.00 Total)

• 5 Week - Slope/Lesson - $74.00 ($370.00 Total)

• 5 Week - Slope/Lesson/Rental - $94.00 per day ($470.00 Total)

• 5 Week - Slope/Lesson/Rental/Helmet - $100.00 per day ($500.00 Total)

• 6 Week - Lesson Only - $28.33 per day ($170.00 Total)

• 6 Week - Slope/Lesson - $73.33 per day ($440.00 Total)

• 6 Week - Slope/Lesson/Rental - $93.33 per day ($560.00 Total)

• 6 Week - Slope/Lesson/Rental/Helmet - $100.00 per day ($600.00 Total)

Participants must sign up before Friday, Dec. 13, the date of the first lesson. To register, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., call 828-293-3053 ext. 9 or visit jcprd.recdesk.com/community.

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