Skiing in Western North Carolina
There are more than 15 ski resorts to enjoy in the mountains of the Southeastern United States. From full service resorts with on-site lodging and luxurious spas to smaller ski areas that are ideal for a day of skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing, the ski resorts of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Great Smoky Mountains and the Allegheny Mountains offer winter wonderland destinations with something for everyone.
French Broad Cabin is located in the mountains of Western North Carolina near several ski areas.
Ski Wolf is located 25 miles from the Cabin and Cataloochee Ski Area is 65 miles away over mostly four lane roads.
Cataloochee Ski Resort in Maggie Valley, North Carolina - Bordering Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Easily reached from I-40, Cataloochee Ski Area is located in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. Skiers and snowboarders may choose from ten slopes and trails with a 25 percent beginner, 50 percent intermediate and 25 percent advanced to expert mix. The five lift systems include one each double, triple and quad chairlifts plus two moving carpet surface lifts. Cat Cage Terrain Park offers snowboarding fun with ramps, rails an boxes. Snow tubing is available at nearby Tube World.
- Visit Cataloochee Ski Resort
Wolf Ridge Ski Resort, Mars Hill, North Carolina - Blue Ridge Mountains
Located only 30 minutes from Asheville in western North Carolina, Wolf Ridge Ski Resort offers 19 slopes serviced by two quad chairlifts, two double chairlifts and one surface lift. Boardwalk, a one-half mile run that opened in 2006, winds through a ski tunnel and Park Place, a new terrain park that offers plenty of snowboarding action. Free shuttle service is available to Wolf Ridge Tubing, which is located roughly a mile from the slopes.
- Visit Wolf Ridge
Did you know?
North Carolina boasts the highest elevation and the most number of ski resorts in the Southeastern United States?
Photo by Bill Russ: Courtesy of NC Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development
