The Forum

Denis reports scoring his first turns of the season in fresh snow at Mt. Hood, while others compare early-season skiing at White Grass and celebrate getting out early.

Canaan Valley Resort shares an encouraging winter forecast and details its expanded snowmaking system, while members look ahead to the Dec. 15 opening and colder, snowier conditions.

msprings asks about Laurel Highlands off-season improvements, prompting updates on Seven Springs snowmaking, Laurel Mountain’s glade and lift-area work, and Hidden Valley’s expanded snowmaking reservoir.

skiracerx highlights an affordable fourth- and fifth-grade ski pass program offering children vouchers at Mid-Atlantic resorts, along with ways parents can further reduce costs.

Ed Fowler explains how Ski Dome’s Night Club Card helps families ski more affordably, with a final reminder about the early-bird discount and Baltimore ski swap signup.

marzNC highlights REI’s free Pray for Snow party in Washington, DC, featuring ski films, vendors, giveaways, retro apparel, discounted resort passes, and a fundraiser for SheJumps.

mgdbgj invites skiers to join the Snow Searchers Ski Club for a week at Sun Valley, with airfare, lodging, lift tickets, transportation, and group activities included.

mgdbgj announces Snow Searchers’ February 2018 group trip to France’s Trois Vallées, including flights, lodging, meals, transportation, and lift tickets, with limited spots remaining.

TOMF asks about Knee bindings after prior ACL and MCL injuries, prompting discussion of their lateral-release design, Tyrolia alternatives, cost, availability, and potential knee-safety benefits.

marzNC tracks Pro-Fit’s indoor ski system from installation through its delayed opening, sharing details about lessons, equipment, demonstrations, and the new Inside Ski Training Center.

ksampson3 asks where to watch the Solden Alpine races on Verizon FIOS, while replies point to the U.S. Ski Team schedule and Olympic Channel replays before he criticizes the broadcast’s excessive commercials.

mountains seeks a used T-bar or J-bar for a planned community ski hill in Pocahontas County, while JimK suggests several industry forums and marketplaces for leads.