Cataloochee Ski Area Mountain Stats
Projected Days Open: 130+
Year Open: 1961
Avg. Snowfall: 40″
Lift Capacity: 3000 hr
Quad Chairs: 1
Triple Chairs: 1
Double Chairs: 1
Conveyors: 2
Top Elevation: 5400 ft
Bottom Elevation: 4760 ft
Vertical Drop: 740 ft
# of Slopes/Trails: 14
# of Lifts: 5
Night Skiing Slopes: 10
Longest Run: 1.4 mi
Skiable Area: 25 acres
Snow Making: 100%
Trail Difficulty Breakdown:
Beginner: 25%
Intermediate: 50%
Advanced: 25%
Terrain Parks:
Cat Cage Terrain Park
Snow Tubing Park across the street
Snowfall 2021-2022: 23″
Snowfall 2020-2021: 41″
Snowfall 2019-2020: 30.2″
Snowfall 2018-2019: 39.1″
Snowfall 2017-2018: 29.6″
Snowfall 2016-2017: 17″
Snowfall 2015-2016: 29″
Snowfall 2014-2015: 34″
Snowfall 2013-2014: 35.1″
Snowfall 2012-2013: 46.5″
Snowfall 2011-2012: 12.7″
Snowfall 2010-2011: 66.7″
Snowfall 2009-2010: 65.4″
Snowfall 2008-2009: 44″
Snowfall 2007-2008: 26″
Snowfall 2006-2007: 24″
Snowfall 2005-2006: 67″
Snowfall 2004-2005: 50″