Cataloochee Ski Area

North Carolina

- Resort Info & Mountain Stats

Mountain Statistics For Cataloochee Ski Area

Mountain Statistics
Base Elevation: 4,660 ft (1,420 m)
Summit Elevation: 5,400 ft (1,646 m)
Vertical Drop: 740 ft (226 m)
Skiable Area: 50 acres (20 ha)
Annual Snowfall: 48 in (122 cm)
Snowmaking: 100 %
Number of Lifts: 5
Uphill Lift Capacity: 2,000 per hour
Types of Lifts: 2 Surface Lifts
1 Double Chair
1 Triple Chair
1 Quad Chair
Number of Trails: 12
Longest Run: 3,500 ft (1,067 m)
Trail Ratings
Trail ratings indicate the relative difficulty of the runs within a given ski area and are
not meant to be used for comparison between ski areas.
Easiest Easiest: 25 %
More Difficult More Difficult: 50 %
Most Difficult Most Difficult: 25 %
 
Area Details
Alpine Skiing: Yes Snowboarding: Yes
Night Skiing: Yes Restricted Areas: No
Heli-Skiing: No Leash Required: No
Snowcat Skiing: No Terrain Park: No
Cross Country: No Half Pipe: No
Snow Tubing: Yes  
Dates And Times
Dates and hours of operation may vary and are subject to the whims of Mother Nature.
Expected Opening Date: October 2009
Expected Closing Date: March 2010
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 9am - 10pm
Weekends: 8:30am - 10pm
Area Services
Child Care: No Adaptive Skier: No
Ski Lessons: Yes Snowboard Lessons: Yes
Ski Rentals: Yes Snowboard Rentals: Yes
Children's Programs: Yes Women's Programs: Yes
Nearby Lodging: Yes On U.S.F.S. Land: No

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    I visited Cataloochee twice in the 2007 season, once in early January (Monday) and early March (Sunday). In both visits, they were the…

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