Feb. 15—The local snowboarding scene has its own version of the Olympics playing out on the slopes of Cataloochee Ski Area — albeit a very, very distant cousin. The Cat Classic is an anything-goes ...

This latest blast of cold and snow is good news for mountain ski areas, especially after last week's very warm temperatures.

Warmer temperatures are bringing North Carolina's ski season to a close, with several mountain resorts announcing closing dates. Beech Mountain will close after its annual Pond Skim on March 14, while ...