Georgia, known for its warm and humid weather, may not be a popular destination for skiing, but it does have a handful of resorts that offer skiing and snowboarding activities. The state's most popular ski resort is the Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort located in Mentone, Alabama, just across the state line from Georgia. The resort offers skiing on a 1,000-foot slope with a vertical drop of 150 feet. The average snowfall at Cloudmont is around 10 inches per season, and the best time to visit is in January and February.

Another popular ski resort near Georgia is the Cataloochee Ski Area located in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. The resort features 18 slopes and trails, a 740-foot vertical drop, and a snowmaking system that covers 100% of the ski area. The average snowfall at Cataloochee is around 50 inches per season, and the best time to visit is from December to March.

Georgia also has a small ski area called Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center located in Scaly Mountain, North Carolina. The ski area features a 400-foot slope with a vertical drop of 100 feet, and snow tubing. The average snowfall at Scaly Mountain is around 10 inches per season, and the best time to visit is from December to March.

Despite Georgia's limited ski options, the state has an interesting ski history. The first ski resort in Georgia was Sky Valley Ski Resort, which opened in 1964 in Dillard, Georgia. The resort featured two ski slopes, a beginner slope, and an intermediate slope. However, the resort closed in 2004 due to financial difficulties.