Alabama's Only Snow Ski Resort Open for Business

Jan. 16, 2012 - PRLog -- Nestled along Lookout Mountain in Mentone is Alabama’s only snow ski resort. With the arrival of cold temperatures in the northeast area of the state, Cloudmont Ski Resort has opened its slopes and welcomes visitors for day and night time snow skiing and snowboarding.

Great for beginners and intermediate skiers and snow boarders, the ski resort contains two one-thousand foot, beginner/intermediate slopes. Two “pony lifts” take skiers to the top of the slopes that have an elevation of 1,800 feet and a vertical rise of 150 feet.

Ski rental is available. Boot rental range in size from a child’s 10 to an adult size 13. Please note ski and boot rental cannot be reserved.

Cloudmont is located on County Road 614 in Mentone. Hours of operation are weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and weekends and holidays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For current weather conditions or reservations, call 256-634-4344.  

An assortment of ski chalets, cabins, bed and breakfast inns, and hotels are available within a short drive to the resort. For more information, contact DeKalb Tourism at 888.805.4740 or visit www.DiscoverLookoutMountain.com.

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DeKalb Tourism is a not-for-profit organization promoting tourism and economic growth in DeKalb County. Our mission includes to provide outstanding customer service to all guests; to provide complete and detailed information about DeKalb County, its history and attractions; to leave visitors with a positive experience; to develop strong positive long term relationships with the people and businesses of our communities; and to be a leader in the education and promotion of our county, locally, nationwide and internationally.