Alabama Skiers Rejoice— State's Lone Ski Hill Reopening

Earlier this season, Alabama's only ski area fully opened for the first time in five years.Skiers in the southern US rejoiced as flakes fell on Cloudmont Ski Area and cold temps allowed them to make enough artificial snow to open nine skiable acres. The hill, which is volunteer run, might not be much in contrast to the massive mountains out west, but its long been a community gathering spot. When the opening was announced in January of 2025, skiers drove from far and wide to enjoy time on the sl