Spring may be right around the corner here on Lake Martin, but many Southerners head west to explore some of the best mountains in the world, myself included. There are a lot of Alabamians and Alexander City residents who hit the slopes every year.

It’s surprising any of us find our way to the slopes given that our own January snow day was warm and sunny. Tallapoosa County attracts outdoor enthusiasts from all over the country, and those people are looking for adventure on and off the water.