Tennessee and Tahoe Ski Resorts

Situated near Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Oberwith the use of a braking device on each sled.
Gatlinburg is the only ski resort in Tennessee. It isOther attractions at the amusement park include
for more than just a ski resort. It is athe Black Bear Habitat, a bungee jump, a water
comprehensive family vacation destination with anrace, go karts, indoor ice skating, kiddie land, an
amusement park, indoor ice skating, a bungeearcade, miniature golf, a Spider Web Velcro Wall
tower, an alpine slide, and many other activitiesJump, water rides, and a shooting range.
and attractions. There is something to pleaseNo matter what type of fun or adventure you
different preferences.are seeking, there is something to satisfy
With an elevation of 3301 feet, and a verticaleveryone in the family at Ober Gatlinburg Ski
drop of 600 feet, Ober Gatlinburg features eightResort and Amusement Park. This is definitely a
trails: two beginner trails, four intermediate trails,trip worth taking, especially if you have younger
and two advanced trails. There are three lifts,kids or senior citizens traveling with you.
including two quad lifts, one double lift, and oneTahoe Ski Holidays
surface lift. The season runs from the middle ofIf you are planning a ski vacation and there are
December through early March, and night skiing isbeginners in your group, or you are a beginner
allowed on all trails except the Grizzly trail.yourself, you should definitely consider Tahoe
Rentals are available for both ski equipment andDonner in Truckee, California for your ski vacation.
snowboarding equipment. Private and groupSince 1971, when construction first began at
lessons for skiing and snowboarding are alsoTahoe Donner, the area has come to be known
available through the Smokey Mountain Snowas a world class cross country ski center, but
Sport School. You can also easily find food at thebeginners are still welcome, and this is one of the
many snack bars, food carts, the café, thebetter places to learn how to ski.
restaurant, or in the lounge.Located near Tahoe and Truckee, Tahoe Donner
You must not miss the longest chair lift ride in theprovides a family atmosphere, and is very
south! You will see awesome views of the Greataffordable. It features a 601 foot vertical drop,
Smoky Mountains. You will also get a bird's eyeand the highest elevation is 7353 feet. There are
view of some of the slopes, and you can haveapproximately 120 acres for skiers to enjoy, with
your picture taken on top of the mountain. If youover 13 trails for beginners, intermediate skiers,
do not ski, do not worry! You can ride back downand expert skiers. The resort features four lifts,
the mountain on the chair lift as well. Do notwith two of the list being surface lifts, and two
forget the Tramway. The tramway departs frombeing chair lifts.
downtown Gatlinburg and takes you to the skiSnowboarders are also welcome at Tahoe
resort and the amusement park.Donner. The resort has reasonable lift ticket
Even if you do not ski, you can still explore therates, and there are rentals available. Here, you
thrill of flying down a mountain at a high speed orwill also find a variety of ski programs and a ski
a slow speed if you choose. This is possible withschool. After a full day of skiing, be sure to visit
the Alpine Slide. The slide is approximately 1800the Lodge Restaurant for a wonderful and
feet long, and takes you down a winding woodedrelaxing dining experience.
slope. You have total control over your speed