Unclaimed Baggage Center

In a state where snow is a rarity, thousands of winter sports enthusiasts and savvy shoppers will descend to Scottsboro for the 43rd Annual Ski Sale Event at Unclaimed Baggage. A tradition since 1981, this event has become one of the most unique winter shopping experiences in the U.S., an experience that's part treasure hunt and part winter celebration.

The Alabama businessman who started a one-of-a-kind store selling the contents of unclaimed airline baggage has died.A spokeswoman for the Unclaimed…