Cataloochee Ski Area Recenze

Dobré místo na lyžování. Je tu sníh na východním pobřeží. Dobré zasněžování. Vlekaři jsou pozorní. Nikdy moc lanovek není. Kéž by se už otevřely louky.

• Pracují s odklízením sněhu, aby optimalizovali podmínky. Skříňky a odpočinková zóna jsou v pořádku. Personál se zdá být pozorný a obsluha vleků je také vstřícná.

Měl jsem skvělý zážitek. Zvláštní poděkování patří Ally, která pracuje na recepci, a Andrewovi, lyžařskému hlídači, který mi pomohl to nevzdávat. Je mi 70 a lyžuji od 3 let, ale začít bylo těžké. Líbil se mi způsob, jakým v půjčovně změřili nohu a nazovali boty pro nájemníky.

• Ochotný a přátelský personál
• Přál bych si, aby na sedačkové lanovce byla hrazda, na kterou bych si mohl odložit lyže.

Je skvělé mít lyžařský areál tak blízko severní Georgie, protože to umožňuje jednodenní výlet. Když jsem tam byl, teploty se pohybovaly kolem 4 stupňů Celsia, takže uměle vytvořený sníh byl trochu těžký. Levá strana sjezdovky Upper Omigosh byla snowboardisty, kteří se v ní pohybovali až příliš vysoko, odlupována sněhem, a pravá strana byla plná těžkého sněhu, kde ho tlačili. Sjezd z vleku na vrcholu hory nebyl udržován v dobrém stavu a způsoboval mnoha lyžařům problémy při pokusu o výjezd z vleku. Celkově se jednalo o typické lyžování a podmínky na východním pobřeží s velkým množstvím začínajících snowboardistů, kteří ničili to, co by jinak mohlo být dobrým lyžařským areálem. Nemůžu se dočkat, až se dostanu do Vailu, kde je úroveň talentovaných snowboardistů, podmínky a příprava sjezdovek lepší.

• Blízko severní Georgie. Dá se z toho udělat jednodenní výlet.
• Sjezd z nejvyššího vleku byl zrádný a způsoboval lyžařům problémy. Dlouhé fronty na vleky. Snowboardisté ​​skalpují terén.

Extra star for not being mask Nazi’s. Good hill for East Coast. Great place to learn.

• Family friendly. Closest skiing to many major cities in the South. Very laid back
• Not going to entertain anybody for long it used to skiing out west. But fun

There is absolutely no enforcement of mask wearing while waiting in the ski lift line even though there are sign stating that face coverings must be worn. I actually went in to the office and complained and was told that they didn't have enough staff to enforce it. I also wrote to the Operations Supervisor to let them know about the experience I had, and to date no comment from them. Very poorly run.

Have visited Cataloochee twice now, and I felt comfortable with the changes the resort has made this year to accommodate the pandemic. Mask wearing was enforced in buildings, lines, and areas where social distancing was unable to be exercised properly. Multiple staff members were walking around all day, handing out extra masks to guests who did not have one of their own. Ticket purchase and rental lines have always seemed fairly quick, in my experience, but this could be because we've shown up early in the morning and around midday to avoid the mid-morning crowds. While it isn't the biggest resort in NC, and it doesn't have the toughest terrain, both trips I have felt like the resort goes above and beyond making sure that the quality of the skiing is good as it can possibly be for a resort as south as this one is. Both trips I have been surprised by the quality and quantity of the powder and the lack of ice. This is a great resort for beginners and intermediate skiers/boarders. There are so many different ways to mix-and-match the different slopes to have a varied experience coming down the mountain each time. Hopping from one trail to the other. Jumps and ridges line the sides of many of the trails to give people the chance to really spice their descents up as well. While there isn't really much to see in terms of Advance slopes, Upper Omigosh is serviceable enough to let advanced skiers enjoy themselves too.

We planned a trip and it states on the website that you have to purchase tickets online and rent equipment. I even called to see if we could do it when we get there. They told me no. I know the website states no refunds but I hesitantly paid online, It was raining the day of our trip. They would not work with me. Non transferable and non refundable. I lost $250 This was my daughter's birthday gift!

• Making you purchase lift tickets before you come

Have visited Cataloochee twice now, and I felt comfortable with the changes the resort has made this year to accommodate the pandemic. Mask wearing was enforced in buildings, lines, and areas where social distancing was unable to be exercised properly. Multiple staff members were walking around all day, handing out extra masks to guests who did not have one of their own. Ticket purchase and rental lines have always seemed fairly quick, in my experience, but this could be because we've shown up early in the morning and around midday to avoid the mid-morning crowds. While it might not be the biggest resort in NC, and it doesn't have the toughest terrain, both trips I have felt like the resort goes above and beyond making sure that the quality of the skiing is good as it can possibly be for a resort as south as this one is. Both trips I have been surprised by the quality and quantity of the powder and the lack of ice. This is a great resort for beginners and intermediate skiers/boarders. There are so many different ways to mix-and-match the different slopes to have a varied experience coming down the mountain each time. Hopping from one trail to the other. Jumps and ridges line the sides of many of the trails to give people the chance to really spice their descents up as well. While there isn't really much to see in terms of Advance slopes, Upper Omigosh is serviceable enough to let advance skiers enjoy themselves too.

• Variety of Terrain, Nigh Skiing, 100% Snowmaking
• Bottom can get very crowded during peak hours

No enforcement of mask wearing, huge crowds over the holidays; a line of 300+ to pick up a ticket purchased online - I turned around and went home. No way to purchase any food or drink (including water) without Google, Facebook/ gmail (not accepting cash or credit cards), rude staff, unprofessionally managed, oversold. A waste of $73 and a slow trip up the mountain...

• close to Asheville; decent snow making
• oversell high season, extremely crowded, long lines

Great get away from Atlanta. very good for beginners (my kids). for me it's too easy. Too bad they don't have 1 more challenging slope. love to see that when I book a hotel, ski school, rent equipment that I can be assured I can get private lessons booked but I dont. first come first serve-sadly. shouldnt be like this.if I pay all the hotel, rental, etcc and can't get a private lessons cause I am too late (common I am on vacation and don't want to get up at 7am to be on the slope at 8am to hopefully get a private lessons booked. I want to book it online and then I will book my hotel room, equipment etc...

• good for beginners
• can't book private 1hr lessons online.