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Cataloochee Ski Area
3 reviews for Cataloochee Ski Area
Thoughts on a summer day...
I think that Cataloochee is great for beginners (I've taken a few first timers there for what were positive experiences). They have two designated bunny slopes, and then, well, the whole place is a big bunny slope which makes advancement easy and satisfying for those who have not been on a real mountain. In addition to the wieldy terrain, they offer gender based deals for free lessons certain days of the week.
I have found the conditions to be excellent (for NC) every time! Best artificial snow I have ever ridden on, hands down -- well maintained, soft, not icy and not as terribly slow on the warm days (aplenty) as most fake snow.
The snowboard park is not as well maintained as the main trails, it is small and is poorly located for gaining speed enough to do anything fancy.
The lodge is decent and kept fairly clean. The bar is not so bad if the hill is too boring for ya. Forget that they have food; bring your own healthy energizing snacks.
If I am not mistaking, Cataloochee owners were proponents of the Save Our Slopes campaign efforts to limit mountain top destruction. Please correct me if I am wrong.
Very disappointing. I did not try the ski area; just the "Tube World" along the highway. As a South Florida native; I have never seen snow. Well, not REAL snow, just a few flurries now that I live in SC. So, I was excited to actually play in snow, and slide down a snow covered mountain. This is no mountain. This is a small hill. $25 for a 105 minute tubing session is not a good deal. The thrill of the ride is equivalent to coasting on a bicycle at 15 mph for 200-300 feet. This looks more like a roadside tourist trap than an attraction.
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Realistically, you aren't going to have ideal skiing conditions in Western North Carolina.. The slopes in Maggie Valley are icy more often than not... but regardless, its always fun to go play in the snow.