The Forum

Chaga shares Bob Leffler’s analysis of Canaan Valley’s record-cold 13-day stretch, prompting comparisons with other high-elevation weather stations and discussion of the valley’s unique climate.

wgo points readers to recent Forum posts about Wintergreen.

wgo asks whether an after-work trip from Rosslyn to Whitetail is realistic, prompting detailed comparisons of rush-hour routes, travel times, and Liberty as a closer alternative.

DCSki members offer Whistler advice, including challenging terrain, safety considerations, local guides, weather, and après-ski options for msprings and his family.

Canaan Valley Resort announces Gravity’s opening and expanding terrain, while subsequent updates address resumed snowmaking and clarify that local homeowners can receive the Wednesday residents’ discount.

Camp seeks a two-bedroom condo near Snowshoe’s lifts, and Blue Don 1982 shares a growing direct-rental resource for Mountain Lodge units.

SCWVA asks when Canaan Valley Resort’s terrain park will open, and the resort explains that a temporary park will debut first while heavy snowfall boosts anticipation.

Blue Don 1982 is disappointed by Laurel Mountain’s sharply reduced terrain after a groomer breakdown, while others explain the conditions and weigh groomer-friendly alternatives.

Forum members compare Verizon and AT&T coverage at Snowshoe, Canaan Valley, Seven Springs, and other area resorts, sharing detailed reports on where signals work best.

DCSki members recall Wisp’s former mid-station on the Squirrel Cage lift, which once enabled skiers to lap Squirrel Cage and The Face.

DC_Dave asks for Northern Virginia race-ski stone-grinding recommendations, and readers point him to Pro-Fit in Leesburg.

The Colonel sends Christmas and New Year wishes to the DCSki community, with fellow members returning the greetings and sharing a related ski story.