Cataloochee Ski Area, North Carolina Resort Information

Cataloochee Ski Area

Overview

Resort Statistics

Lift Statistics

Trail Statistics

Other Services

Contact Info

Directions

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 is located four miles off U.S. 19 above Maggie Valley, N.C., only 35 miles west of Asheville, 3 1/2 hours north of Atlanta and 2 1/2 hours from both the Knoxville and Greenville/Spartanburg areas with easy four lane access from each.

Ski season dates	November 4, 2007 -- Mid-March 2008
Skiable Acreage	15 acres (6 hectares)
Average Annual Snowfall	48 in (122 cm)
Summit Elevation	5,400 ft (1,646 m)
Base Elevation	4,660 ft (1,420 m)
Vertical Drop	740 ft (226 m)
Longest Run	3,500 ft (1,067 m)
Terrain parks	No
Snowmaking	100%

Number of Lifts	5	Lift Capacity	2,000 per hour

Hi-Speed Gondola		Double Chairs	1
High Speed Quads		Surface Lifts	2
Quad Chairs	1	Magic Carpet
Triple Chairs	1	Rope Tows

	Easy	25%
	Intermediate	50%
	Advanced/Expert	25%

Child Care	No	Restaurants	Yes
Adaptive Skier	No	Snowboard Rentals	Yes
Ski Lessons	Yes	Snowboard Lessons	Yes
Ski Rentals	Yes	Cildren's Programs	Yes
Nearby Lodging	Yes	Women's Programs	Yes

Telephone: 828 926-0285
Snow Phone: 800 768-3588
Fax 828 926-0354

Cataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge Road,
Maggie Valley, NC 28751

Cataloochee Ski Area is located four miles off U.S. 19 above beautiful Maggie Valley, North Carolina and is easily accessed from Interstate-40.

From the East (Asheville/Charlotte) Take I-40 West to exit 27 (Maggie Valley). Exit on to U.S. 19 South (exit right) and follow the signs.

From the West (Knoxville) Take I-40 East to exit 20, 276 South. Take 276 south to U.S.19 South (turn right) and follow the signs.

F rom the North West (Cherokee) Take U.S. 441 South to U.S. 19 North (Maggie Valley) and follow the signs.
from the Atlanta area and points south Take U.S. 441 to U.S. 23 exiting in the city of Waynesville (exit 102B). Take 276 North to U.S. 19 South (turn left) and follow the signs.

For additional directions or assistance call:
1-800-768-0285 or (828) 926-0285