Hello how may I help you? I need help planning a trip Can you be more specific, please I want to take a ski trip, what is the closest place to ski? Based on your location, the Smokey Mountains has two ski resorts. Which one is better rated? Old Joe's Ski Resort. Are they open this time of year? Yes. There is also snow forecast for the next two weeks. Great, thanks bot Anything else I can help you with?