| Located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Ober Gatlinburg | | | | braking device on each sled. Other attractions at the |
| is the only ski resort in the state. It is more than just | | | | amusement park include the Black Bear Habitat, a |
| a ski resort, however. It is a complete family | | | | bungee jump, a water race, go karts, indoor ice |
| vacation spot with an amusement park, indoor ice | | | | skating, kiddie land, an arcade, miniature golf, a Spider |
| skating, a bungee tower, an alpine slide, and many | | | | Web Velcro Wall Jump, water rides, and a shooting |
| other activities and attractions. There is something to | | | | range. |
| please everyone. | | | | No matter what type of fun or adventure you are |
| With an elevation of 3301 feet, and a vertical drop of | | | | seeking, there is something to satisfy everyone in |
| 600 feet, Ober Gatlinburg features eight trails: two | | | | the family at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and |
| beginner trails, four intermediate trails, and two | | | | Amusement Park. This is definitely a trip worth |
| advanced trails. There are three lifts, including two | | | | taking, especially if you have younger kids or senior |
| quad lifts, one double lift, and one surface lift. The | | | | citizens traveling with you. |
| season runs from the middle of December through | | | | Tahoe Ski Holidays |
| early March, and night skiing is allowed on all trails | | | | If you are planning a ski vacation and there are |
| except the Grizzly trail. | | | | beginners in your group, or you are a beginner |
| Rentals are available for both ski equipment and | | | | yourself, you should definitely consider Tahoe Donner |
| snowboarding equipment. Private and group lessons | | | | in Truckee, California for your ski vacation. Since |
| for skiing and snowboarding are also available through | | | | 1971, when construction first began at Tahoe |
| the Smokey Mountain Snow Sport School. You can | | | | Donner, the area has come to be known as a world |
| also easily find food at the many snack bars, food | | | | class cross country ski center, but beginners are still |
| carts, the café, the restaurant, or in the lounge. | | | | welcome, and this is one of the better places to |
| You must not miss the longest chair lift ride in the | | | | learn how to ski. |
| south! You will see awesome views of the Great | | | | Located near Tahoe and Truckee, Tahoe Donner |
| Smoky Mountains. You will also get a bird's eye view | | | | provides a family atmosphere, and is very affordable. |
| of some of the slopes, and you can have your | | | | It features a 601 foot vertical drop, and the highest |
| picture taken on top of the mountain. If you do not | | | | elevation is 7353 feet. There are approximately 120 |
| ski, do not worry! You can ride back down the | | | | acres for skiers to enjoy, with over 13 trails for |
| mountain on the chair lift as well. Do not forget the | | | | beginners, intermediate skiers, and expert skiers. The |
| Tramway. The tramway departs from downtown | | | | resort features four lifts, with two of the list being |
| Gatlinburg and takes you to the ski resort and the | | | | surface lifts, and two being chair lifts. |
| amusement park. | | | | Snowboarders are also welcome at Tahoe Donner. |
| Even if you do not ski, you can still explore the thrill | | | | The resort has reasonable lift ticket rates, and there |
| of flying down a mountain at a high speed or a slow | | | | are rentals available. Here, you will also find a variety |
| speed if you choose. This is possible with the Alpine | | | | of ski programs and a ski school. After a full day of |
| Slide. The slide is approximately 1800 feet long, and | | | | skiing, be sure to visit the Lodge Restaurant for a |
| takes you down a winding wooded slope. You have | | | | wonderful and relaxing dining experience. |
| total control over your speed with the use of a | | | | |