Ober Mountain Ski Area & Adventure Park Ski Resort
# 1Family Friendly in Tennessee
All ReviewsOverview
Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park may be known for their Aerial Tram, but they area also home to great southeastern skiing. The Resort offers 10 trails for skiing and snowboarding that are serviced by two quads, one double and one surface lift. The Tennessee resort has 100% snowmaking and offers a great equipment rental program. Ober Gatlinburg's Restaurant and Lounge provides a great meal under cathedral ceilings and in front of a large wood stove.
Where Is Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort Located?
Ober Gatlinburg is located about 205 miles from Atlanta, Georgia, 197 miles from Charlotte, North Carolina, and 220 miles from Nashville, Tennessee. Major airlines fly into the airports at these locations. Once in the area, you can either drive to the parking area or take the Tram from downtown Gatlinburg up to the ski resort.
Inside Scoop
If you are planning on being on the mountain for multiple days, Ober Gatlinburg offers overnight lockups for ski and snowboard equipment. There is a Snow Sports School for those wanting to learn to ski or board. The season for this resort is typically mid-December to early March. The mountain does offer some equipment rental.
Besides skiing and boarding, there are many other activities on the mountain since it’s a full amusement park, including ice skating, tubing, bumper cars, a mountain coaster and the alpine slide. The Wildlife Encounter showcases animals native to the Great Smoky Mountains. There are also many restaurants and shopping opportunities.
Restaurants
Breakfast Places
- Crockett’s Breakfast Camp sits in a rustic cabin and specializes in Southern breakfasts. 1103 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Our Favorite Lunch Spots
- Big Daddy’s Pizzeria is a local chain specializing in wood-fired, thin-crust pizzas. 714 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Dinner
- If you’ve worked up an appetite, be sure to swing by Bennett’s Pit Bar-B-Que and pig out on its hickory- and mesquite-smoked meats. 714 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Après/Nightlife
- The Rampant Lion has an amazing selection of drinks, including a great wine and whiskey list. 734 Powdermill Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Best Time for Snow
Average Snowfall
10"
6"
4"
2"
0"
0.2"
Nov
1"
Dec
8"
Jan
7"
Feb
1"
Mar
0"
Apr
Terrain Overview
20%
Beginners Runs
60%
Intermediate Runs
20%
Advanced Runs
10
Runs in Total
1 mi
Longest Run
Total Lifts: 4
2
Quad Chairs
1
Double Chairs
1
Surface Lifts
Elevation
3300'
Summit
600'
Vertical Drop
2700'
Base
Important Dates
November 25, 20232023/11/25
Projected Opening
March 31, 20242024/03/31
Projected Closing
94
Projected Days Open
83
Days Open Last Year
48
Years Open
35"
Average Snowfall
Contact Information
Ober Mountain Ski Area & Adventure Park
1001 Parkway
37738 Gatlinburg, Tennessee
United States
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