The Forum

Vail Resorts announces projected 2025–26 opening dates for its Western resorts, while marzNC adds Utah’s broader schedule and notes the region’s unusually early school year.

Forum members debate Timberline’s lawsuit over Tucker County’s 2% recreational fee, weighing visitor-funded EMS, rural ambulance finances, insurance reimbursement, and alternatives for supporting emergency services.

billieryder shares an early 2025-26 winter forecast suggesting a difficult season for West Coast skiing, while snowsmith notes its more optimistic outlook for the Mid-Atlantic.

snowsmith reflects on the engineering and decision-making behind ski-area design, while marzNC and needawax discuss a related interview and the long-term preservation of Mad River Glen’s Single Chair.

Scott shares a video from his camper-van road trip through Colorado and Kansas, showcasing summer mountain scenery near Vail and Breckenridge as he launches his new YouTube channel.

DCSki members debate Vail Resorts’ limited investment in Laurel Highlands resorts, weighing local improvements, snowmaking, Epic Pass value, and comparisons with previous owner Nutting.

crgildart seeks Wolf Trap parking and accessibility advice before the Paul Simon concert, then reports on the smooth arrival, seating, weather, and a reflective performance.

JimK chronicles an extensive Western ski season spanning Colorado, Utah, Montana, and Idaho, followed by scenic road trips through Yellowstone and the Southwest.

Members share memorable encounters with bears and moose at ski areas, including several bears spotted crossing or running alongside ski slopes from Pennsylvania to Colorado and North Carolina.

bob shares a video of a seven-year-old daughter skiing Kicking Horse’s steep Tunnel Vision chute, prompting memories of introducing young children to skiing through age-appropriate videos and terrain.

HokieDave showcases handcrafted furniture and décor made from upcycled skis, including an Adirondack chair, shot ski, and coat rack, with custom builds available in Herndon.

snapdragon chronicles Timberline’s 2024-25 season with frequent snow, conditions, and closing-day reports, while members discuss crowds, pass value, resort improvements, and local development concerns.