North Carolina
Cataloochee Ski Resort Beginner Snowboarding Experience
At 25 years old, I finally went to my first ski resort and started to learn how to snowboard. In preparation for this big day, I watched plenty of Youtube and Tiktok videos providing all kinds of tips, but I still felt pretty hopeless upon arrival at the mountain. However, Cataloochee Ski Resort proved to be a great place for beginners. Where is Cataloochee Ski Resort? Address: 1080 Ski Lodge Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751 Cataloochee Ski Resort is located in Maggie Valley in southwestern North Carolina. In 1961, it became the first ski area established in North Carolina. Due to its location, you cannot really expect to find real…
Catawba Falls, North Carolina: A Super Easy & Fun Hike
North Carolina offers some of the best hikes in the country, and I had the pleasure to take on one of them this past weekend. Catawba Falls is the perfect hike if you’re near Asheville and are looking for a quick adventure out in nature. Length: 3 Miles Round Trip Difficulty: Easy As someone who does a lot of hikes but still lacks in the endurance department, I consider Catawba Falls to be a pretty easy hike. There are a few short moments of a more intense incline, but for the most part, the path is fairly steady. However, there are a few instances that require you to cross some…