Ober Gatlinburg, Inc. opens ski, snowboard slopes
January 8, 2022

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GATLINBURG, TN - The weather has turned in favor of Tennessee Skiers and Snowboarders! Ober Gatlinburg has opened its 2021/22 Ski Season.

Ober Gatlinburg snowmakers have been busy this past week and will continue to make snow whenever temperatures allow. New automated snowmaking technology allows snowmakers to adjust water and air pressure remotely on several snow guns to optimize snowmaking output. For those who are interested in learning to ski or snowboard, the Magic Carpet conveyor lift on the Ski School slope is one of Ober Gatlinburg’s latest additions, which helps to ease new participants into Snow Sports.

Ober Gatlinburg, in partnership with #F1rstChair Project, will be giving away a free custom BlackStrap Single Layer Tube face covering to the first 50 skiers/boarders in line at the lift on Opening Day.

For the most up-to-date information, please check the slope report on Ober Gatlinburg’s website obergatlinburg.com/slope-report.

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Ober Gatlinburg, Inc., asks that you visit responsibly and would like to remind you to “Know Before You Go.” We ask that you follow current CDC Guidelines and stay home if you feel sick. Whenever possible, maintain physical distance from other parties and a physical distance of 6+ feet apart from others. Please Note: Face Coverings are required on the Aerial Tramway.

The Snow Tubing Park, Snow Play Area, Ice Skating, Ice Bumper Cars, other seasonal activities, The Shops at Ober, The Seasons of Ober Restaurant and the Loft Lounge will also be available to guests of Ober Gatlinburg.

Ober Gatlinburg, Inc. is Tennessee’s only ski area and a favorite year-round, family friendly destination. Shopping, dining and attractions are just an Aerial Tram ride away from Downtown Gatlinburg. Upon arrival, visitors can take a ride on the Ski Mountain Coaster, spin around the rink on the Ice Bumper Cars, or listen to bluegrass music atop Mount Harrison, via the Scenic Chairlift. Seasonal activities include skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing in the winter; Alpine Slide, Guided Hiking Tours, Rock Climbing Wall, Chair Swings, Maze, and Mini Golf in spring, summer and fall, and the Ski Mountain Coaster, Scenic Chairlift, Wildlife Encounter, and indoor Ice Skating year-round. The summer season adds Water Raft Rides and Summer Tubing. Enjoy mountaintop shopping at the Shops at Ober, with multiple locations you are sure to find something for everyone on your list. Scenic dining is offered in the Seasons of Ober Restaurant and The Loft Lounge or grab a bite at one of three on-site eateries and multiple snack bars.

For more information regarding Ober Gatlinburg, Inc. you may visit obergatlinburg.com, call 800-MUCH-FUN or email fun@obergatlinburg.com.