The Forum

marzNC announces a women-only evening at Inside Ski in Leesburg featuring ski-deck instruction, equipment guidance, refreshments, and special discounts.

johnfmh shares a New York Times article spotlighting Davis, West Virginia’s small-town revival and outdoor attractions, while noting its limited attention to the area’s alpine ski resorts.

bob reports Arapahoe Basin’s earliest-ever snowmaking, while members debate whether it will beat Loveland to opening and discuss snowmaking practices in the Rockies.

wgo reports on a fall Canaan Valley weekend featuring muddy Dolly Sods hiking, Blackwater Falls paddling, and unexpectedly lively visits to Davis and Thomas.

Members discuss Frank DeBerry’s departure from Snowshoe for Crystal Mountain, praising his customer-focused leadership and improvements while hoping Snowshoe’s next COO maintains that approach.

DCSki members compare Snowshoe lodging options for a father-son ski trip, weighing slope access, amenities, noise, parking, and early-booking discounts.

DCSki members compare a pre-Christmas and mid-February trip to Snowshoe, weighing natural snowfall, open terrain, snowmaking, crowds, and lodging costs.

DCSki members discuss Snowshoe’s 2018-19 schedule, new snowmaking equipment, early-season deals, water supplies, and concerns about the resort’s earlier closing date.

DCSki members compile dates and details for Mid-Atlantic ski sales and swaps, including resort-patrol fundraisers, equipment deals, and advice on finding gear.

swoop shares an exhilarating action-sports video, while superguy notes that one of the featured falls looked painful.

Bob highlights Southwest’s limited-time fare sale, with $49 to $129 tickets for select travel dates after Thanksgiving and during the first six weeks of 2019.

lkillick reports that a Ridiculous Pass can be upgraded to an IKON Pass by paying the price difference, potentially helping families adjust plans for upcoming ski trips.