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Southeast

2026–27 check pending
Ski areas
18
Most vertical
1,500 ft
Highest summit
5,506 ft
Skiable acres
1,345
17 of 18 areas report
Lifts
100
18 of 18 areas report
Most snowfall
200 in

States

Southeast ski areas compared

Southeast ski areas
Appalachian Ski MountainNC365 ft2761160 in—
Bryce ResortVA500 ft254830 inIndy
Canaan Valley ResortWV850 ft91647117 inIndy
Cataloochee Ski AreaNC740 ft5051848 inIndy
Cloudmont Ski & Golf ResortAL150 ft922——
Hatley PointeNC700 ft5442165 inIndy
Massanutten Ski ResortVA1,100 ft8372335 inIndy
Ober GatlinburgTN660 ft383109 inIndy
Oglebay ResortWV168 ft—11——
Sapphire ValleyNC200 ft83324 in—
Ski BeechNC830 ft9591784 in—
Snowshoe MountainWV1,500 ft2441460180 inIkon
Sugar MountainNC1,200 ft12582074 in—
The HomesteadVA700 ft4521050 in—
Timberline MountainWV1,000 ft100423200 in—
Wintergreen ResortVA1,003 ft12952635 inIndy
WinterplaceWV603 ft901027100 inIndy
Wisp Ski ResortMD700 ft132734100 in—

Terrain mix

Average across the 15 of 18 areas that publish one.

Beginner 34% Intermediate 42% Advanced 24%

Season

Opening and closing dates for 2026–27 have not been confirmed here yet.

From the SKI BUM archive

Written for the old site and not yet updated. Details may be out of date.

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FAQ

How many ski areas are in Southeast?

This guide lists 18 operating ski areas in Southeast.

Which Southeast ski area has the most vertical?

Snowshoe Mountain, with 1,500 feet.

Which Southeast ski area gets the most snow?

Timberline Mountain, averaging about 200 inches a year.

Status not confirmed for 2026–27