Cataloochee Ski Area
North Carolina, United States
725 ft
Vertical drop
5,194 ft
Summit
4,469 ft
Base
5
Lifts
17
Runs
Yes
Night skiing
Terrain
41% beginner · 47% intermediate · 12% expert
Cataloochee Ski Area vs Sugar Mountain
| Stat | Cataloochee Ski Area | Sugar Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 725 ft (221 m) | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Summit elevation | 5,194 ft | 5,233 ft |
| Base elevation | 4,469 ft | 4,062 ft |
| Lifts | 5 | 8 |
| Runs | 17 | 26 |
| Beginner terrain | 41% | 42% |
| Intermediate terrain | 47% | 46% |
| Expert terrain | 12% | 12% |
| Night skiing | Yes | Yes |
Full Cataloochee Ski Area vs Sugar Mountain comparison →
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All Cataloochee Ski Area comparisons
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Pass coverage shown is for the 2026-27 season. Stats come from OpenStreetMap data and resort-published figures.