Cataloochee Ski Area
The Cataloochee Ski Area is a ski area in the eastern United States in southwestern North Carolina, near Maggie Valley. With eighteen ski slopes and trails, approximately 44% are rated beginner, 39% intermediate, and 17% advanced. Its top elevation is above sea level, yielding a vertical drop of. The slopes are accessed by three chairlifts and two carpet lifts.
Typical of North Carolina ski areas, Cataloochee relies primarily on snowmaking for its slopes. Cataloochee is known for having one of the longest seasons in the southeast with an average ski season of 125 days.