Alabama’s Only Snow Ski Resort Open for Business

FORT PAYNE, Ala. - Feb. 1, 2016 - PRLog -- With the arrival of cold temperatures in northeastern Alabama, Cloudmont Ski Resort, located atop Lookout Mountain in Mentone, is open for business and welcomes visitors for day and night time snow skiing and snowboarding.

Great for beginners and intermediate skiers and snow boarders, Cloudmont 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. For current ski conditions and availability, call 256.634.4344 or visit www.cloudmont.com/conditions.html.

Ski equipment rental is available on a first come, first serve basis, and a variety of packages, which include equipment, lift ticket and a beginner lesson, are available to purchase ranging from $28 to $55 per person. The cost for a snowboard package is $55 per person, and for those who own ski equipment, lift and slope ticket packages are available from $18 to $33 per person.

Cloudmont is located at 721 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 more information or reservations, call 256.634.4344.

Snow can be found each year at Cloudmont, a family-owned resort in northeastern Alabama, when overnight temperatures drop to 28 degrees or colder, which allows snow to be made at the resort. Since snow is typically not found in Alabama, family members operate up to eight snow machines that manufacture the powdery substance. For more information on the process, visit www.cloudmont.com.

For those in search of an overnight getaway, an assortment of ski chalets, cabins, bed and breakfast inns, and hotels are available within a short drive to the resort. For more information or to plan your next getaway, contact DeKalb Tourism at 888.805.4740 or visit www.DiscoverLookoutMountain.com.

About DeKalb Tourism

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.