Paoli Peaks
Paoli Peaks is an alpine ski resort located in Paoli Township, Orange County, near Paoli, Indiana. Paoli Peaks is for skiers, snowboarders, snowbladers, and tubers (with the addition of their tubing hill in the 2006-2007 season).
Paoli Peaks is built on a natural hill at a 900 ft (270 m). elevation with a vertical drop of 300 ft (91 m). Currently, it has 17 runs and many chairlifts and tows. Though not in an extremely cold environment, Paoli Peaks uses its snow making capabilities to ensure plenty of snow for visitors.
It is owned and operated by Peak Resorts and is just north of Hoosier National Forest.
Facilities
Paoli Peaks has a 45,000 square foot day lodge on top of the hill. It contains a Cafeteria-style Restaurant & Pizzeria; a Bar separate from the main eating area; Ski & Snowboard Rental Shop; Pro Shop; Ski Patrol First Aid Facility; Ticket Sales Office; Ski/Ride School; and Group Sales Office. Paoli Peaks is a Day Lodge only; there are not accommodations within the ski area; however, there are over many hotels and resorts nearby.
The Snow Tubing Hill is a short drive away from the Peak. It has up to 9 lanes of snow covered, 700 foot long slopes, 400 foot "Wonder-Carpet" designed to get you back up the hill, and day lodge.
Beginners and children can take lessons from Ski instructors at the beginner's slopes. Paoli Peaks also has a Ski Patrol (part of the National Ski Patrol System).It consists primarily of volunteers who work with a small number of professional patrollers.
Paoli Peaks has over 110 Stationary towers & machines. 12 inches of machine made snow over the entire ski area can be created in a 24-hour period at temperatures of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
More Information
Average Grade: 10%-15%
Terrain: 25% Beginner, 55% Intermediate, 10% Advanced, 10% Expert Park
1 Quad Chair, 3 Triple Chairs, 1 Beginner Double Chair, 1 Rope Tow, 2 carpets
Uphill Capacity: 11,200 skiers per hour.
Average annual snowfall: 18 inches (460 mm)