Information on Cataloochee Ski Area:
Cataloochee Ski Area is conveniently located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, four miles off U.S. 19 above Maggie Valley, N.C. ,>[?Even when the winter weather seems too warm for skiing, Cataloochee's mile-high elevation provides fine conditions for making and keeping snow.Many families have learned to ski on these gentle slopes. Cataloochee's PSIA-registered ski school teaches basics to novices or new techniques to experts. Telemark and snowboard instruction is also offered. The Catt Trackers Program for ages 4 to 6 and the Catt Explorers Program for ages 7 to 12 are perfect for kids of all ability levels. The lodge is comfortable, featuring a circular fireplace, home cooked meals, full service rental department and a sun-drenched deck overlooking the slopes.
Cataloochee Ski Area Lift closing and opening times:
Sun - Mon: 9am - 4:30pm Tues - Sat: 9am - 10pm
Length of Season:
4-Nov-06 to Mid-March 2007
Types and number of lifts:
2 Surface Lifts;1 Double Chair;1 Triple Chair;1 Quad Chair
Number of trails and difficulty breakdown:
Total Number: 12
Elevation at base 4660 feet and elevation at summit is 5400 feet.
Skiing Options at Cataloochee Ski Area:
Night Skiing: yes
Heli- Skiing: no
Snowcat Skiing: no
Miles of cross Country ski trails: none
Snow boarding: yes
Equipment Rentals:
skis
, snowboards
Getting to Cataloochee Ski Area:
Take the Route 74 west, 1/2 mile. Turn off onto Route 23 south, 5 miles. At Enka turn right onto I-40 west, 17 miles. At Clyde turn off onto Route 23 SW, 4 miles. Bear right onto Route 19 west, 4 miles. Take the Route 19 SW, 3 miles. Take the local road 1 mile to Cataloochee
Alternate route to Cataloochee Ski Area:
Contact Information:
828 926-0285
800 768-3588
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