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Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort- Tennessee’s Finest
If you plan on skiing in Gatlinburg, TN during your next vacation, church retreat, or Smoky Mountain getaway then the Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort is where you’ll wind up. This is the only ski resort in Tennessee, so if you’re looking for more choices you’ll need to look a little farther east in North Carolina at slopes such as Sugar Mountain, Ski Beech, Appalachian, etc. Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort is best suited for intermediate skiers and snowboarders but there is a also a lot of terrain for beginners and experts too.
With an elevation of 3301 feet, and a vertical drop of 600 feet, Ober Gatlinburg features eight trails: two beginner trails, four intermediate trails, and two advanced trails. There are three lifts, including two quad lifts, one double lift, and one surface lift. The season runs from the middle of December through early March, and night skiing is allowed on all trails except the Grizzly trail.
State-of-the-art snowmaking and ski gear ensures good skiing regardless of the weather. The ski season at Ober Gatlinburg generally runs from mid-December through early March. Ober Gatlinburg also offers an alpine slide, indoor ice-skating arena, state-of-the-art video arcade and relaxing Scenic Chairlift ride that provides spectacular views of the Smoky Mountains.
When staying at the Ober Gatlinber Ski Resort you are minutes from numerous attractions, including walking distance from the tramway for the Ski Resort and walking distance from Ripleys Aquarium.
Even if you don’t ski, you can still explore the thrill of flying down a mountain at a high speed – or a slow speed if you choose. This is possible with the Alpine Slide. The slide is approximately 1800 feet long, and takes you down a winding wooded slope. You have total control over your speed with the use of a braking device on each sled. Other attractions at the amusement park include the Black Bear Habitat, a bungee jump, a water race, go karts, indoor ice skating, kiddie land, an arcade, miniature golf, a Spider Web Velcro Wall Jump, water rides, and a shooting range.
The skiing offers several slopes from basic skiing techniques to advanced, and generates snowfall regularly in the absence of natural precipitation. You will also get a bird?s eye view of some of the slopes, and you can have your picture taken on top of the mountain. If you don?t ski, don?t worry! This is a great site for everybody with plenty of green and blue slopes. With 38 acres of skiing area, it’s small-size enough to get to know all your fellow snow folks.
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