Hi everyone,

The UCG Atlanta Ski Trip is scheduled this year for January 31-February 1, 2026. We will be in Knoxville, TN for Sabbath services on January 31 and in Gatlinburg for skiing and snowboarding on February 1 with Ober Mountain (Ober Mountain Ski Area in Gatlinburg / Smokies).

As a heads up, Ober Mountain increased its skiing and snowboarding prices substantially this year, even for group rates. Details for this year’s trip, including payment details are listed below.  Block off the first weekend in February on your calendar, reserve a hotel room (see options below), and get ready for another year of fun, fellowship, and enjoyable activities on the slopes in the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee.

Costs - The cost for this year’s activity is below. These rates include equipment and lift ticket (and the added cost to the church for handling the payment via PayPal).

   [ ]  $144 for skiers and

   [ ]  $154 for snowboarders

   [ ] $87 for lift ticket only

Your Payment (IMPORTANT) - To participate in this year’s ski trip, you must do two things. 

First - Complete the Reservation Form - Download the form (it is located in the "Download" section in the upper right of this announcement).  Fill it out with the name and ski/snowboarding package for each individual.  Be sure to include contact information on the form.  The form should be submitted before you pay for the equipment rentals.  Then email the completed form to Bob McCurdy - ram19@bellsouth.net  

Second - Make Your Payment - Pay for the costs for skiing and snowboarding via PayPal (must be paid in advance). Be sure to take into account all your costs when paying for skiing or snowboarding using the prices shown above based on the type of equipment to be used (ski or snowboard).  Note - A small PayPal processing fee has been added to the ticket prices above.

Payments for this year’s ski trip will only be using PayPal.  The PayPal payment link is listed here (Note - You will need to have a PayPal account and log into your account when you use the link):

                 https://paypal.me/UCGSoutheastFormal

Payment Deadline - The deadline for payment is Thursday, January 22, 2026.

If you have additional questions about the Reservation Form or PayPal payments, you may email Bob McCurdy at ram19@bellsouth.net.

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2026 Atlanta Ski Trip: Recommended Hotels

1. The Hampton Inn

967 Parkway, Gatlinburg TN 37738

(865) 436-4878

2. The Hampton Inn – Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

520 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

(865) 436-4933

3. Hilton Garden Inn

635 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

(865) 436-0048

4. Holiday Inn Express in Gatlinburg

322 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

(865) 868-6200

5. The Quality Inn Creekside

125 Leconte Creek Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

(865) 436-4865

Note: Since the Atlanta Ski Trip is predicated on ample snow, please do not book a non-refundable hotel room in Gatlinburg at this time. In rare cases, we've had to cancel the ski trip because of lack of snow. You would not be able to get your money back if we were forced to cancel this year's trip.

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Schedule of Events 

  Saturday, January 31, 2026

• Sabbath Service in Knoxville, TN at UCG Knoxville. See https://www.ucg.org/congregations/knoxville-tn
• Covered Dish Meal after services
• Travel to Ober Gatlinburg. Get together with fellow skiers/snowboarders at Ole Smokey Moonshine Store at 8 PM in Gatlinburg. Enjoy complimentary outdoor live music. Form a group and explore some of the sites that Gatlinburg offers.
• Get in bed at a decent hour for skiing and snowboarding the next morning.

  Sunday, February 1, 2026

• Hotel check-out – Based on the policies at your hotel.
• Skiers and snowboarders meet at the Ober Mountain Tramway Mall Office at 8 AM for processing. The address of the Ober Mountain Tramway Mall is 1001 Parkway #2, Gatlinburg, TN 37738.
• Enjoy the day skiing and snowboarding. Partner up with others and enjoy your ski and snowboard adventure with one or more friends.
• Stop for lunch and refuel with others (between 11:30-1:30 PM). The affordable dining spot? The Sidewalk Cafe and now Daddy's Dogs (used to be The Snack Bar).
• Most skiers and snowboarders head home around 3-4 PM.