In 1962, Gatlinburg’s premier Ski Area opened for business—only accessible by a long and curvy mountain road. For over a decade, an idea was explored to provide a safer and more comfortable way to reach…
Changes Underway During Annual Shutdown In 1993, the first phase of a dual-use attraction opened for operation at Ober Gatlinburg. On one side a Bungee Jump and the other a…
It is December, you have pulled out the bibs and ski jackets, taken your skis or board in for annual maintenance and are probably wondering,“When will Ober Gatlinburg open the…
The Back in Blue Rail Jam is East Tennessee’s most anticipated Ski/Snowboard Event and for good reason. Since 2009, an evening filled with music, snow and athletes has marked the…
The state of Tennessee gets on average 17% less snowfall than the United States’ average of 28 inches per year—it experiences more warm days than most states. So, it must…
The City of Gatlinburg is the perfect gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains or as they are suitably called the ‘Smokies’. These beloved mountains offer a unique experience for each…
We are just one week away from OktOBERfest, a month-long celebration of Gatlinburg’s strong German heritage. For twelve years, Ober Gatlinburg has hosted this beloved festival which offers visitors the…
Aerial Tramway upgrades have been underway for eight weeks. Our team has been working hard to ensure reopening by May 28th. In the past two weeks, we have successfully rigged…
Aerial Tramway upgrades have been underway for six weeks. Our team has been working hard to ensure completion by our projected date of May 28th. We have started to install…
Aerial Tramway upgrades have been underway for four weeks. Our team has been working hard to ensure completion by our projected date of May 28th. Two weeks ago, we ran…
The Aerial Tramway upgrades have been underway for two weeks and a lot of progress has been made. Here is what has happened in the first two weeks despite all…
Operating the only ski area in Tennessee is no easy task and the year 2020 brought a great deal of uncertainty to the ski area industry. Despite all the uncertainty…
Nedra McDaniel wrote an amazing blog for The Adventure Mom Blog that features some of Ober’s attractions! Check it out to find out some of the thrilling attractions around Gatlinburg.…
Sharing with Today’s Youth Ober Gatlinburg’s Ski & Snowboard School is on a mission to share the love for Skiing and Snowboarding with today’s youth. By reaching out to…
Last week, Ober brought 23 employees to Atlanta for the nationally televised Visa Big Air Competition at SunTrust Park. Ober Gatlinburg became the Premier Mountain Sponsor for the event and…
The Cabin Rental Store – Gatlinburg, TN Perched in the Smoky Mountains above Gatlinburg, Tennessee is Ober Gatlinburg, a destination that offers fun for the whole family. No matter…
Ski Area Management (SAM) Magazine’s 11th annual Summer Ops Camp is coming to Gatlinburg! Ober Gatlinburg, along with several other area attractions will play host to Ski Industry professionals from…
RCI To Attend Ski Area Management’s Summer Ops Camp Allegan, Mich. August 23, 2019 — Ropes Courses Incorporated (RCI) is set to attend Ski Area Management’s annual Summer Ops Camp…
Ober Gatlinburg started with a vision in which people could view Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains while heading safely up to the Gatlinburg Ski Resort. The lower terminal of the Aerial…
On July 4th, a fun and creative event called the “River Raft Regatta” returned to Gatlinburg Tennessee. Participants enter in their own floatable creations or purchase rubber ducks to race…
Ober Gatlinburg strives to support local organizations within the community. We’ve worked with The Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains, The Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic, Sevier Humane…
Cliff Kimbell & Family Here at Ober, we strive to support all of our community. Area County Days were created to connect with our locals by giving them an opportunity…
Another big German tradition for Oktoberfest is a Maypole dance! With just three simple steps, you can create this dance for many to enjoy during the celebration. Put the maypole…
When it comes to bringing out-of-the-country ideas into our festivals in the United States, we need to do a lot of research. There are many kinds of European traditions that…
June, 2019 — GATLINBURG, TN Ober Gatlinburg is proud to announce Summer Tubing as an additional mountain-top activity nestled in the valley of Mt. Harrison. Offering guests an activity of…
Being a ski resort/amusement park is a ton of work between creating new activities and making important changes that help improve our slopes and overall building. Each year we have…
Name: Tomarkkus Faulkner From: Almanance, North Carolina Tomarkkus is a Ski Instructor for Ober Gatlinburg. Everyone that he works with says how much of an outgoing person and wonderful…
Winter along with our Ski and Snow Tubing season may be over, but the fun does not need to stop! While we transition to warmer weather, our activities will also…
Ober Gatlinburg is just around the 3,000-foot mark in terms of elevation. This means that Ober is at a significant disadvantage as compared to the multitude of other ski areas…
Ober is once again proving our desire to constantly improve the mountain. Today, we received 15 new snow guns! These are not your average snow guns, however. The SMI Super…
There are 11 Million people who come to visit the Smoky Mountains every year. This is an unbelievable number of people many of whom come to see the leaves change…
