Cataloochee Ski Area
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Cataloochee is a ski area located near Maggie Valley, North Carolina
. The area has fourteen ski slopes and trails. Approximately 25% of the slopes are rated beginner, 50% intermediate, and 25% advanced. With a top elevation of 5400 feet (1,645.9 m), Cataloochee has a maximum vertical drop of 740 feet (225.6 m). The slopes are accessed by five chair lifts and two carpet lifts. Typical of North Carolina ski areas, Cataloochee relies primarily on man-made snow for its slopes.
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
. The area has fourteen ski slopes and trails. Approximately 25% of the slopes are rated beginner, 50% intermediate, and 25% advanced. With a top elevation of 5400 feet (1,645.9 m), Cataloochee has a maximum vertical drop of 740 feet (225.6 m). The slopes are accessed by five chair lifts and two carpet lifts. Typical of North Carolina ski areas, Cataloochee relies primarily on man-made snow for its slopes.