The Forum

Members share Mid-Atlantic Black Friday and Cyber Monday ski deals, compare restrictions and prices, and troubleshoot a difficult checkout process for Hidden Valley’s ticket sale.

pboulay shares a forecast suggesting a possible shift to colder, stormier weather in the eastern U.S. by mid-December.

Blue Don 1982 and other skiers track Snowshoe’s shifting opening plans, weather concerns, and limited Thanksgiving terrain before reporting a quieter-than-expected opening weekend.

making up for lost time reports a sunny, festive Seven Springs opening day with limited terrain, short lift lines, and excellent snow from the resort’s new snow guns.

Skiracerx asks members to help compile regional demo days for a mega calendar, with marzNC highlighting Freestyle’s annual Massanutten event.

The Colonel announces Snowshoe’s Nov. 24 opening, with members joking about its snowmaking and hoping for favorable weather across the region.

Laurel Hill Crazie reports Seven Springs’ early snowmaking launch and new HKD guns, prompting members to share updates from other resorts and Thanksgiving skiing hopes.

Blue Don 1982 shares Snowshoe’s announcement mourning the unexpected death of longtime marketing and lodging executive David Dekema.

wgo asks about holiday-weekend crowds at Silver Creek, prompting skiers to compare lift-line conditions and recommend Silver Creek as a quieter alternative to Snowshoe’s busiest areas.

oldensign tracks Killington’s early snowmaking and opening, while marzNC reports that preparations are on schedule for the Thanksgiving-week World Cup races.

Laurel Hill Crazie shares Laurel Mountain’s limited-time White Friday and Cyber Monday lift-ticket deals, including free days with select adult and child six-packs.

wgo asks about choosing ski edge-bevel guides and angles for home tuning, prompting advice on fixed versus variable tools, manufacturer specifications, and changing existing bevels.