Sunday River is open!

Cataloochee’s surprise October opening sparks excitement over North Carolina’s early-season skiing and how its mountains can beat New England and Utah to opening day.

Keith_Moon reports Cataloochee’s early opening, prompting discussion of how elevation, snowmaking, snowfall, and four-season operations help North Carolina resorts survive.

Forum members share news of Sugar Mountain’s early-season snowmaking and planned Saturday opening, along with local opinions about the resort’s landscaping.