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    Cataloochee Ski Area

    3.0 (135 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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    Marianna C.

    I don't know why it's at 3 stars. I loved it. First time coming to this resort as a newbie ski-er and I had a blast. Staff was very friendly and food was good. Equipment was in great condition.

    Jeff R.

    What a fun time. First time skiing and we had a blast. Our instructor(male from Peru) was great. Great instructions and patience. Everyone from start to finish was great. Easy check in, picked up equipment in a fair amount of time, and just everyone answering questions. Facilities were dated but it was fun. Lifts moved efficiently. Only negative I see was the price of food and beer. We haven't been to the high end ski resorts but this place is fun and very hospitable. We will be back!

    Krud D.

    Great smaller East Coast ski resort located in Southern North Carolina. 18 runs and every once in a while they will open up the meadows when they get a lot of snow. Hope to go again when my boy is old enough for ski school.

    Olivia M.

    Overall good first time experience! There should be more signage for new people ( as my group was) to understand the flow of things . Some of the staff was super rude when we asked for directions or questions regarding something. The locker rental should be included in price.

    Great time at Cataloochee. Staff is friendly and the resources there are awesome. Very quick getting on lifts because they keep them moving.

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    Hugo O.

    Great for a family getaway, has enough greens to blacks so you don't get bored. night skiing available, rental check in easy and quick and staff is friendly and happy to help great for beginners.

    Group Lessons with Tana, 1/13/24

    Our Youth Group, FBC Sylvester, visited Cataloochee for our 3rd MLK trip. Much improvements since our visit last year. Group reservation advanced paperwork method was a bit more challenging this time, but Madison answered every email question I had. The extra info collected DID make things move smoother at check in. The most obvious improvement, was the boot station. Much more organized. Although a bit pricier, it was a relief to be able to use plastic for locker rentals. We did have a couple of students that decided to ski at the last minute, who had to purchase tickets at the main ticket counter. Sad to say that the person at the counter was a bit rude to our students. Our group lesson instructors for ski and snowboarding were awesome. Tana was patient and a great instructor. We'll be back MLK weekend 2025!

    Oliver T.

    Our family visited on MLK day on Jan 21, 2019. This was the first time our family went skiing, though I've been a few times before. I was a bit worried how busy the place would be. The webcam on Sunday Jan 20 showed the place was packed. We even heard it stopped selling lift tickets by noontime. On MLK day, it was not really that crowded. Wait times at the ski lift was just a few minutes. We went with a group and I'd highly recommend going as a group. In addition to getting the group discount, you also get to use the group building where you can store all your stuff for free. Otherwise, you'll have to use the lockers for a small fee. You can bring food into the group building. I didn't see anywhere else you could eat if you brought your own food. We arrived at 9 AM (left Atlanta at 6 AM) and got our equipment (boots, helmet, skis). It takes awhile to get fitted and get your equipment. Plan at least an hour, especially if you have a lot of people in your group. They don't rent goggles or gloves, but there's a store where you can buy them at reasonable prices. There is no cell phone coverage here. But there is free wifi at the lodge. So, was able to do wifi calling/texting on my phone. For group lessons, didn't realize 5 year olds cannot join. Small children must have private lessons, which run $100/hr. So, I decided to just teach my son myself. In front of the main lodge, there is an area for absolute beginners to practice (Wolf Creek Hollow). It's a small hill with a moving sidewalk to get to the top of the hill. However, it's a bit dangerous getting there since it's also the bottom of the lifts for the advanced skiers. So, there's a lot of people skiing fast to get in line. There's another area called Beginner's luck, but they said adults couldn't be in that area. By the afternoon, the family learned enough to be able to ski down the Easy Way trail. They were blowing artificial snow during the entire day. As a beginner skier, I found it difficult to ski in artificial snow. It's more like skiing on ice granules. I can see how some people can view this place negatively. It is a small ski resort. But, this is the South, so can't expect any good skiing places around here. It's a bit chaotic with people leaving skis everywhere, so you need to make sure you remember where you put your equipment when you go inside the building. If you arrive in the afternoon to ski, make sure you arrive well before 1:30 to get all your gear. The restaurant food is a bit expensive, but not outrageous. Food quality is average. Seating is crowded with little room to maneuver. Skiing here can get pricey and I don't think it's really worth it if you have to rent stuff and only do a half-day, which is just 3 hours. There are some reviews about complaints of the staff. However, we found them generally to be helpful. Overall, coming with a group on MLK day and doing an entire day was worth it for us. It's only a 3 hour drive from Atlanta and our family had a fun time for our first time skiing.

    Karina L.

    I love Catalooche ski Area. The fact that there's a ski resort two hours from the city it's amazing. Never had an issue with rental or staff. Most people just want their whole life figured out. Wrong. 5 starts would recommend

    Danielle P.

    12/ 17 Small ski resort, nothing fancy, nor alot of people which we like!! All the staff were kind and friendly when I asked questions. It was raining and the wind was blowing, so I opted to not take ski lessons that day. I will return in Jan/ Feb once there is more snow and the conditions are better. But here are a few pics, they did have lots of people that day taking lessons...This is a great place for all beginners, if you want more keep it movin. Ive lived in Alaska and Germany, so Im Ok with small! Folks will find anything to complain about! I will update my review at a later date...

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    This is for Tub World only.Way too small and ice melts and when you slide mud goes on face. A lot of people and not enough ski donuts.

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    Friendly staff efficient flow through lines. Safe. Bathroom and good snacks on premises.

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