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 Society, and even Sevier County Food Ministries. We believe in community over competition, and so, we aim to build a strong community by giving to…
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 to enjoy our activities for a $5 donation. This allows them to experience the fun while also supporting a local organization! 100% of the…
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 together. To do this you will need a tall pole and strong ribbons. First, plant the pole in the desired spot. Second, attach the ribbons…
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 are used within our borders. One of those traditions is Oktoberfest brought in from Germany. Oktoberfest is a yearly autumn festival held in Munich,…
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 this caliber will increase enjoyment for all visitors who are seeking a new thrill with fantastic views. The new attraction will be adjacent to…
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 employee he is. He doesn’t complain about working or even doing extra work. Joe Ventimiglia, Director of Ski School, knows that when he calls Tomarkkus…
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 a shut down, that is our version of “Spring Cleaning.” This is where we can get our buildings, attractions, etc. looking and feeling in tip-top…
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 be changing. As the snow continues to melt off the slopes, Ober will be adding in its Maze, Kiddie Rides, our Mini Golf Course, and…
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 in the southeast. There are plenty of reasons to visit Ober this winter for all your skiing needs. We are in one of the most…
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 Polecat Snowmaker is a top of the line snowmaking system. We received 12 Super Polecats and 3 Standard Polecats. Gone are the days of hiking…
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 in the fall. The hills turn into rolling waves of the Smoky Mountains filled with every color imaginable. The vivid green, yellow, orange, and red…
At the top of Mt. Harrison, there is a band that reflects the soul of Gatlinburg. The Mountain Grass Band, for over 30 years, has blessed Ober Gatlinburg with their incredible bluegrass music. Ride up the scenic chairlift at Ober and your senses are filled with beautiful bluegrass music coupled with the amazing views of…
Getting into a 5k for the first time is difficult. If you’re not used to the endurance, running can be very overwhelming and heart wrenching. Although it’s a lot to take in mentally and physically, there are many good things about running races! When you’re on the road or on a dirt path, you’re in…
