Banner Elk, NC – Those who wish to ski or ride any North Carolina ski area all day, every day this season will need two things: lots of free time, and the North Carolina Ski Areas Association (NCSAA) Gold Card.

Skiers and riders can take their pick of where and when to ski in the state a Gold Card purchase. The Gold Card gives skiers and riders access to any of the six North Carolina ski areas throughout the winter season regardless of holiday or weekend rates. That means unrestricted slope access at Cataloochee Ski Area, Sapphire Valley Ski Area, Beech Mountain Resort, Appalachian Ski Mountain, Wolf Ridge Ski Resort, and Sugar Mountain Resort. The exclusive, non-transferable pass is limited to 100 pass holders per season and is available for $800 each.

The NCSAA gives previous Gold Card pass holders an opportunity to purchase a Gold Card for the coming season in July. Then beginning Aug. 1, any remaining passes are offered for sale to the general public.

For more information or to purchase a Gold Card, visit www.goskinc.com/goldcard or call (828) 898-4521 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Eastern Time.