Paoli Peaks Ski Resort

Paoli Peaks

Projected Opening
Dec 18
Projected Closing
Mar 07
Lifts
5
Trails
15
Skiable Terrain
65 ac
Base
600'
Summit
900'
Vertical Drop
300'
Average Snowfall
22"
Snowfall
22"
Annual Snowfall
  • Dec4"
  • Jan10"
  • Feb7"
  • Mar5"

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Paoli Peaks
Ski Paoli Peaks is an Indiana favorite. The snowmaking system allows the resort to make 12 inches of snow in one night over the entire 65 skiable acres. Paoli Peaks welcome riders. They have two terrain parks and halfpipe. It draws numerous skiers from Indianapolis, Bloomington (home of IU), and Louisville. There's also a Tubing Park.
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Important Dates

  • Projected opening date
    Dec 18, 2026
  • Projected closing date
    Mar 07, 2027
  • Projected Days Open
    49
  • Days Open Last Year
    75
  • Years Open
    48
  • Average Snowfall
    22"

Terrain

Beginners Runs
53%
Intermediate Runs
40%
Advanced Runs
7%
Runs in Total
15
Longest Run
0.4 mi
Skiable Terrain
65 ac
Night Skiing
65 ac
Snow Making
65 ac

Lifts

5
Quad Chairs
1
Triple Chairs
2
Double Chairs
1
Surface Lifts
1

Inside Scoop

Self service restaurant, pizzeria; lounge at the French Lick Springs Resort, 10 miles; bars and entertainment at French Lick Springs. Childcare available nearby. First aid at area, hospital 1.5 miles. Ski and snowboard rental and repair available at area. Ski instructions offer packages for children and handicapped skiers. One hundred percent snowmaking.

Reviews

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Let's face it: Paoli is not Vail, and we should adjust our skiing/snowboarding expectations accordingly. As a rather nervous snowboarder who dislikes both heights and speed, I'm perfectly fine with gentle hills around Paoli. I came to Paoli for my first outing of the season to sate my curiosity abou…
Yulia Lia
Jan 05, 2017

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