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Appalachian Ski Mountain and Snowshoe Mountain are joining together to offer Appalachian Season Pass Holders 50 percent off lift tickets at Snowshoe Mountain during non-holiday periods during the 2008-09 season.

Appalachian pass holders need to go to The Depot (the main ticket outlet in the Village) to receive their ticket. They will need to show their Appalachian Ski Mtn. season pass along with a second ID. There are no limits on the number of days Appalachian pass holders can use this offer.

Blackout dates are: Dec. 20-Jan. 4, Jan 16-19, Feb. 13-16. North Carolina Gold Card holders are not eligible for this offer.

Snowshoe Mountain is the Southeast region's largest ski resort, with 60 slopes and trails, 14 lifts including 3 high-speed detachable quads, and a 1,500 ft. vertical drop.

"We are pleased that our Season Pass Holders can enjoy this generous benefit at one of the Eastern United States' premier ski resorts," said Brad Moretz, Appalachian Ski Mtn. General Manager.

Meanwhile, Appalachian opened its Ice Arena a week early because of record cold weather, and for the first time in its 47-year history was fully open by Thanksgiving Day.

In the belief that some guests do not look favorably upon the experience of skiing and riding through the wet, icy blast of snowmaking guns, the area will continue its policy of not making snow on open slopes.

Night skiing also began early at Appalachian, with all trails available.