Yo, snow chasers! You are not going to believe this one.
We talk a lot about the Rockies, the Alps, and Japan, but tonight? The stoke is coming straight out of the South. That’s right—Alabama is skiing tonight!
Cloudmont Ski Resort, the one and only place to slide on snow in the Heart of Dixie, just announced they are firing up the lifts (okay, the rope tows) for a night session this evening, January 27th, from 6 PM to 10 PM.
Why This Is Sick
Skiing in Alabama is like catching a unicorn. It doesn't happen often, so when it does, you gotta send it! This place is super condition-dependent. They managed to open up for a solid five-day run starting January 18th, but a storm shut things down shortly after.
But the crew at Cloudmont has been hustling on the snowguns, and conditions are finally prime enough to reopen the slopes tonight. This is grassroots skiing at its finest—no high-speed quads, just you, a rope tow, and the pure joy of making turns where nobody thinks you can.
The Details
If you're in the area and want to say you skied Alabama, here’s the beta:
- When: Tonight, Jan 27th, 6pm-10pm.
- Lift Ticket: $50 for adults, $45 for students.
- The Vibe: Night skiing under the lights.
If you catch them during the day later on, tickets usually run $70 for adults and $60 for students.
Gear Up for the Night
Since you'll be shredding under the lights, visibility and warmth are key. Rope tows can be tough on gear, so bring durable gloves and lenses that let you see the texture in the snow.
- See clearly: Grab some low-light lenses like the Smith Squad Goggles to spot those rollers in the dark.
- Save your hands: Rope tows eat cheap gloves for breakfast. I recommend something bomber like the Hestra Fall Line Glove.
A Heads Up
Cloudmont is extremely weather-dependent. If you're planning to head up, do not—I repeat, do not—just drive there without checking. The resort posts all their real-time updates on their Facebook page. That is your source of truth for whether the lifts are spinning or if the Southern sun has turned the piste back into a pasture.
So, if you're near Mentone, Alabama, get out there and rip it! It might not be the steepest face shot you'll ever get, but it's guaranteed to be a story worth telling at the bar.
Stay stoked out there!
Source: Unofficial Networks
