- Its fantastic Ski Slopes in NC are just a short drive from many of the NC Ski Area’s best attractions, including the Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore Estate, and Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. Sure, this NC Ski Resort has a lot to offer to experienced skiers, but what many do not know is that Cataloochee Ski Resort is a great place for first-time.
- Cataloochee Ski Resort, located in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, offers downhill skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding. Cataloochee also has an area called Tubeworld, a five-run snow.
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CataloocheeSki Resort Guide
A child, 17 and under, will receive a free lift ticket at Cataloochee Ski Area any non-holiday Monday through Friday, with a parent purchasing a full price adult day, twilight, or night lift ticket. Parents must stay at a participating Haywood County accommodation to receive the voucher to be redeemed at Cataloochee.
Cataloochee, United States
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,646m5,400ft |
| Resort Height | 1,420m4,659ft |
| Nearest Airports | Asheville and Knoxville |
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Cataloochee
Long established ski resort which beat bigger opposition for the 2006-7 season by being the first in Eastern North America to open for the season, a feat repeated for more than five years. Earliest opening ever, October 28, 2008.
Summary
The American ski resort of Cataloochee is at an altitude of 1,420m4,659ft.
Cataloochee has direct access to 16 marked pistes, served by a total of 3 ski lifts.
Skiing
Cataloochee offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
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Snowboarding
Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Cataloochee.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Cataloochee?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm1in, expected on 14 December, with around 2cm1in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Cataloochee Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 5 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 8 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 3 | |
Altitudes
Cataloochee Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,646m5,400ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,420m4,659ft |
| Resort Altitude (Cataloochee) | 1,420m4,659ft |
| Max Vertical | 226m741ft |
Location and Map
Where is Cataloochee?
This ski resort is in Haywood, North Carolina, United States.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Cataloochee is Asheville, 72 minutes drive away.
Knoxville, Greenville, Tri-Cities Regional and Charlotte Douglas airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The three ski lifts are able to uplift 2,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Cataloochee open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Cataloochee, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
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