Ski Season may be early

As we speak artificial snow is being dumped on the mountain tops of Cataloochee Ski Resort in Western North Carolina. Two weeks ahead of schedule, Cataloochee may be the first ski resort open below the Mason Dixon Line. If all goes well and the powder sticks, Cataloochee could open this Saturday, Nov 11 2005. Final decision will be made tomorrow at noon Eastern Time. With over eight resorts in North Carolina this will give the early bird opening record to Maggie Valley, North Carolina. You can read the complete press release straight from the source SlopeQuest. SlopeQuest offers online ski resort information for all ski resorts in the continental United States. Also worth checking out is SlopeQuest's Winter Ski Calendar.

With only ten resorts nationwide open as of today, Nov 11 2005, North Carolina can keep it's name on the map as a great Winter Skiing and Snowboarding destination. If you are plannig a vacation in North Carolina, go to a ski resort and see what all the fun is about. North Carolina is known for it's anti-resort atmosphere with a focus on skiing and family fun.

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