Ski Smart: All-Inclusive Ski Weekends

When winter comes to these mountains, can skiing be far behind? And could there be a more perfect place than the Ranch to relax and recharge for another day on the slopes? A hearty dinner, a warming glass of wine by the fireplace, a cozy room or cabin to call your own – they're all part of a seamless ski experience that also includes lift tickets, ski and snowboard rentals, group lessons, and free shuttle service to and from the Cataloochee Ski Area, located less than a mile from the Ranch.

With our all-inclusive Ski Smart ski package, you make all your arrangements directly with us and pay for everything, including additional ski days and discounted private lessons, in one place. The process couldn't be much simpler than that. And life couldn't be much better.

Winter at the Ranch

These are a few of our favorite scenes.







Winter landscape photography © Bill Harbin

When it's cold outside,
there's no warmer place than the Ranch.

A blazing fire in the fireplace. Heaping breakfast platters and buffet-style dinners. A long soak in the Jacuzzi after a long day on the slopes. Could winter get any warmer?




Ski season is December through February. Please call (828)926-1401 for information about ski packages and winter rates.

Ski Area Operating Hours


Day
9:00am - 4:30pm   Monday - Friday, non-holiday
8:30am - 4:30pm   Saturday, Sunday & holidays

Morning Half Day
9:00am - 12:30pm   Monday - Friday, non-holidays
8:30am - 12:30pm   Saturday, Sunday & holidays
Afternoon Half Day
1:00pm - 4:30pm 		Twilight Skiing
1:00pm - 10:00pm

The Cataloochee Ski Area offers great North Carolina ski vacations for skiers at every level.
Click here to go to the Ski Area website.

Slopes & Trails

1. Upper Omigosh
2. Lower Omigosh
3. Over Easy
4. Rock Island Run
5. Alley Cat
6. Rabbit Hill
7. Wolf Creek Hollow
8. Beginner’s Luck
9. Easy Way
10. Cat Cage Terrain Park
11. Upper Snowbird
12. Lower Snowbird
13. Short ’n Sweet
14. Turkey Trot
15. Upper Turkey Trot
16. Upper Over Easy

Check out a live picture of today's weather conditions from Hemphill Bald.