| Situated near Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Ober | | | | with the use of a braking device on each sled. |
| Gatlinburg is the only ski resort in Tennessee. It is | | | | Other attractions at the amusement park include |
| for more than just a ski resort. It is a | | | | the Black Bear Habitat, a bungee jump, a water |
| comprehensive family vacation destination with an | | | | race, go karts, indoor ice skating, kiddie land, an |
| amusement park, indoor ice skating, a bungee | | | | arcade, miniature golf, a Spider Web Velcro Wall |
| tower, an alpine slide, and many other activities | | | | Jump, water rides, and a shooting range. |
| and attractions. There is something to please | | | | No 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 vertical | | | | everyone in the family at Ober Gatlinburg Ski |
| drop of 600 feet, Ober Gatlinburg features eight | | | | Resort 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 one | | | | Tahoe Ski Holidays |
| surface lift. The season runs from the middle of | | | | If you are planning a ski vacation and there are |
| December through early March, and night skiing is | | | | beginners 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 and | | | | Donner in Truckee, California for your ski vacation. |
| snowboarding equipment. Private and group | | | | Since 1971, when construction first began at |
| lessons for skiing and snowboarding are also | | | | Tahoe Donner, the area has come to be known |
| available through the Smokey Mountain Snow | | | | as a world class cross country ski center, but |
| Sport School. You can also easily find food at the | | | | beginners are still welcome, and this is one of the |
| many snack bars, food carts, the café, the | | | | better 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 the | | | | provides a family atmosphere, and is very |
| south! You will see awesome views of the Great | | | | affordable. It features a 601 foot vertical drop, |
| Smoky Mountains. You will also get a bird's eye | | | | and the highest elevation is 7353 feet. There are |
| view of some of the slopes, and you can have | | | | approximately 120 acres for skiers to enjoy, with |
| your picture taken on top of the mountain. If you | | | | over 13 trails for beginners, intermediate skiers, |
| do not ski, do not worry! You can ride back down | | | | and expert skiers. The resort features four lifts, |
| the mountain on the chair lift as well. Do not | | | | with two of the list being surface lifts, and two |
| forget the Tramway. The tramway departs from | | | | being chair lifts. |
| downtown Gatlinburg and takes you to the ski | | | | Snowboarders 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 the | | | | rates, and there are rentals available. Here, you |
| thrill of flying down a mountain at a high speed or | | | | will also find a variety of ski programs and a ski |
| a slow speed if you choose. This is possible with | | | | school. After a full day of skiing, be sure to visit |
| the Alpine Slide. The slide is approximately 1800 | | | | the Lodge Restaurant for a wonderful and |
| feet long, and takes you down a winding wooded | | | | relaxing dining experience. |
| slope. You have total control over your speed | | | | |