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Maggie Valley Today
By the People, for the People
Cataloochee Ski Area to Close After 65 Years
The North Carolina resort will wrap up its 2025-26 winter season on March 11.
Mar. 11, 2026 at 9:12am
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Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley, North Carolina will close for the season on March 11, marking the end of the resort's 65th year of operations. The hill plans to spin lifts from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the final day before shutting down for the season.
Why it matters
Cataloochee is known as one of the Southeast's most reliable early-season ski areas due to its aggressive snowmaking capabilities. The closure of the 65-year-old resort marks the end of an era for the small but historic Appalachian ski area.
The details
In a message posted to social media, the resort thanked the community that helped shape the winter, from racers and park riders to beginners taking their first turns on the mountain. The season also marked the debut of Cataloochee's new Doppelmayr quad lift, which carried skiers and riders throughout the winter. According to general manager Travis Worrell, cold stretches in January and early February helped deliver strong conditions and solid skier turnout during the heart of the season.
- Cataloochee Ski Area will close for the season on March 11, 2026.
The players
Cataloochee Ski Area
A ski resort located in Maggie Valley, North Carolina that has been in operation for 65 years.
Travis Worrell
The general manager of Cataloochee Ski Area.
The takeaway
The closure of the 65-year-old Cataloochee Ski Area marks the end of an era for one of the Southeast's most reliable and historic Appalachian ski resorts, known for its aggressive snowmaking and early-season reliability.
