Where I Live

East Tennessee is home to the beautiful Smoky Mountains. Each season in the mountains has something different to offer. During the spring you can see hundreds of deer frolicking in the fields, in the summer there are the cool mountain streams, fall offers the magnificent show of colors with the changing of the leaves, and winter has snow skiing.

If you are into fitness and exercise (or maybe just a day of it) the snow skiing should definitely be on your list of things to check out. Whether you want the endurance testing of cross country skiing or the thrill of downhill mogul runs snow skiing is a great sport. The first time I ever put on a pair of skis was actually at Ober Gatlinburg and was during a college break. Some buddies and I took advantaged of the long Martin Luther Kin, Jr. holiday to make the roadtrip to Gatlinburg for some snow skiing. This was in late January so the snow was pretty good.

There are eight trails with varying skill levels from beginner to intermediate to advanced Click HERE to view the trail map. There is a very helpful ski school for beginners to learn the basics like turning and stopping. Ober Gatlinburg uses the latest in snow grooming equipment to maximize your ski experience. As most skiers will tell you, snow skiing is very different in the east than in the western portion of the United States. Snow skiing is also very different in the southeast as opposed to the northeast. These differences will not lessen your enjoyment; they will enhance your snow skiing experience. I hope to see you on the slopes this season!

Click HERE to visit the Ober Gatlinburg website!

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