The Forum

bob reports an unusually high number of skier fatalities at Breckenridge, prompting discussion of slope-collision risks, recent deaths elsewhere, and the separate Granby Ranch chairlift failure.

DEStewart01 asks Wisp regulars to complete a survey supporting Oakland, Maryland’s Main Street revitalization plan and better understanding visitors’ opinions of the town and region.

TomH previews Timberline’s Telemark Festival, including an affordable all-levels clinic and Hash race, while participants discuss trying telemark skiing and a concurrent women’s clinic.

Canaan Valley Resort responds to concerns about ending snowmaking during a poor winter, while forum

DCSki members lament a warm, challenging Mid-Atlantic winter while noting resorts’ strong snowmaking and snow management, with comparisons to better conditions in New England and hopes for a late-season turnaround.

Bob shares a harrowing report of two skiers’ 52-hour ordeal after unknowingly leaving Monarch Ski Area, prompting members to discuss survival gear, navigation, and their own backcountry close calls.

Blue Don 1982 reports enjoyable days at Breckenridge and Beaver Creek before wind closures and overwhelming crowds made Keystone nearly unsk iable, prompting advice on alternate strategies and weekend timing.

Bumps reports a powder-filled Breckenridge getaway, while bob fills in the resort’s exceptional January snowfall and unusually heavy snow-clearing challenges.

JimK shares a photo-filled account of an exceptionally snowy Utah trip, skiing deep powder and challenging terrain at Snowbird and Park City with his son and friends.

crgildart asks whether others are seeing duplicate Forum threads with identical posts but different last-post information, and The Colonel confirms the problem.

ChmxJoe74 points out outdated drive times to Canaan Valley and Timberline after Corridor H opened, while Scott updates resort profiles and considers a recent-comments page for Lost Ski Areas.

Denis reports torrential rain, avalanche danger, road closures, and disrupted skiing in Tahoe, while hoping colder weather will bring enough snow for a late-week return to the slopes.