Mid-Atlantic
Cataloochee Ski Area
Maggie Valley, NC, USA


Where Family Fun Begins
Cataloochee Ski Area, located at 1080 Ski Lodge Road in Maggie Valley, was the first ski area in the state of North Carolina. Founded by Tom Alexander in 1961, the ski area initially came to fruition as an explorative opportunity to provide employment for local ranch hands during the winter season. Since that time, we have grown to offer SO much more!
Blackout Dates
Cataloochee Blackout Dates
Holiday Period - 12/21/2024 to 1/5/2025
MLK Weekend - 1/18/2025 to 1/20/2025
Presidents Weekend - 2/15/2025 to 2/17/2025
Additional Dates: 11/27/2024 to 11/30/2024, 12/18/2024 to 12/20/2024, 1/17/2025, 2/14/2025
Elevation
Vertical: 740ft
Summit: 5400ft
Base: 4660ft
Terrain Difficulty
44%
Beginner
39%
Intermediate
17%
Advanced
Annual Snowfall
40
30
20
10
0
Average
21in
High
35in
Lifts
5
Trails
18
Acres
260
Terrain Parks
Yes
Night Skiing
Yes
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