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 coming out of 2020, Ober Gatlinburg is having one of the best ski seasons in years. We have a temperature independent snow making system, Snow…
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. Use this for your next vacation inspiration! Extreme Outdoor Adventures in the Smoky Mountains
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,…
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…
