GATLINBURG: It’s Time To Go Skiing!

Cold weather is back in Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains. And, the ski slopes at Ober Gatlinburg are now open!

Ober Gatlinburg features nine trails serviced by two quad lifts, one double lift and one surface lift. The resort offers terrain for all abilities, from a beginner experiencing the joy of snow sports for the first time, to a seasoned expert hitting the moguls and terrain park. Ober Gatlinburg also has a popular snow tubing park, skiing and snowboarding equipment and clothing rentals, an ice skating rink, aerial tramway, restaurant and lounge, shops and more.

Ober Gatlinburg was recently selected by AOL as one of the top 10 Ski Destinations in the country! It was selected based on its snow-making system, its tram that goes from downtown Gatlinburg, up to the resort, and the views of the Smoky Mountains!

Slopes are maintained with the latest in snow-grooming equipment to provide a smoother, more consistent surface creating enjoyable skiing conditions.

 

If you are interested in renting a Gatlinburg cabin that is located close to the ski slopes at Ober Gatlinburg, check out:

 Squirrel’s Nest

or

 The Cabins of Winfield Heights!

Don’t forget that snow tubing is a great new option at Ober Gatlinburg! All tubing sessions are 1 hour and 45 minutes. Ticket sales are on a first-come, first- served basis and may sell out early. Must be at least 6 years old and 42″ tall to ride solo; children ages 3 – 5 must ride with an adult; children under 3 are not permitted to ride.

OBER GATLINBURG SLOPE STATISTICS

 

SUMMIT ELEVATION:       3300 feet
BASE ELEVATION:         2700 feet
VERTICAL DROP:           600 feet
LONGEST RUN:            5000 feet
# OF TRAILS       7 tree lined, 1 open

SLOPE DIFFICULTY:             SLOPE           LENGTH   VERTICAL DROP

BEGINNER ......2 Runs        Alpine Way   2,600'        279'
                               Bear Run     3,200'        393'
INTERMEDIATE ..4 Runs        Castle Run   1,100'        163'
                               Cub Way      1,800'        163'
ADVANCED ......2 Runs        Grizzly      3,800'        556'
                               Mogul Ridge    300'        235'
                              Ober Chute   4,400'        556'
                               Ski School   (teaching area)
LIFTS:          QUAD    -  2
                DOUBLE  -  1
		SURFACE LIFT - 1

LIFT CAPACITY              -  6000 people per/hour
AVERAGE ANNUAL SNOWFALL    -  35 inches
SNOWMAKING                 -  100% snowmaking capabilities
AVERAGE SEASON             -  Mid-December through Early-March
NIGHT SKIING               -  all trails except Grizzly
LESSONS                    -  Smoky Mtn. Snow Sport School
			      http://www.smokysnowsport.com
SKI RENTALS                -  1700 sets step-ins available at area
SNOWBOARD RENTALS	   -  150 sets step-ins available at area
			      ($300 deposit required)
SKI SHOP                   -  Swiss Outdoors Gear Shop at area
DINING                     -  Snack bars, Food Carts, Cafe, Restaurant and
                              Lounge
FIRST AID                  -  operated by National Ski Patrol
HOSPITAL                   -  15 miles
TRAVEL                     -  Gatlinburg - 10 minutes via Tram;
                              Knoxville - 40 miles (1 hour) via I-40 east to
                              Rt.66 to Rt. 441 south

This blog is sponsored in part by ERA In The Smokies Realty and Rentals located at 207 Parkway in Gatlinburg, TN. For more information on a Gatlinburg Cabin for your Smoky Mountain Vacation or all the reasons to move to the Smokies, call 1-800-309-0277. ERA In The Smokies is a leader in chalet and Log Cabin Rentals and Real Estate Sales in the Gatlinburg area.

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