The Forum

mwolf00 announces Whitetail’s Friday opening, while members compare nearby resorts, debate full-price early-season skiing, share deals and conditions, and report a snowmaking water-line failure.

Canaan Valley Resort touts its earliest-ever expanded early-season terrain, while skiers discuss conditions, resort improvements, camera repairs, and the delayed opening of Gravity.

bob alerts skiers to Steamboat’s limited-time $199 three-day pass sale, valid for skiing on select dates from January 16 through February 9, 2017.

Punk Wonk Mike previews Wisp’s limited opening weekend terrain and pricing, then reports on a delayed, icy opening with discounted afternoon tickets and surprisingly short lift lines.

marzNC confirms Massanutten’s December 16 opening date and reports snowmaking progress, while wgo looks forward to skiing there during the school break.

Newber asks about proper board-waxing technique and possible heat damage, while members offer advice and recommend Liberty for its relaxed college-age atmosphere.

bousquet19 reports Snowshoe’s unusually early opening of Cupp Run, while fellow skiers share videos and firsthand impressions of the terrain and conditions.

Just a Skosh and his wife are considering a weekend trip to Blue Knob for its Saturday opening, while TomH wonders how much terrain will be available.

bousquet19 tracks conflicting Resort Swap updates for 2016-17, as members investigate whether Snowshoe passholders can still receive free and discounted visits to partner resorts.

SCWVA questions Wisp’s delayed opening and reduced early-season activity, while others explain the weather and ongoing upgrades before snowmaking finally begins.

Blue Don 1982 and his son create Snow Cams East, a directory of Eastern ski-area webcams that prompts discussion about their usefulness, accuracy, and eventual shutdown.

The Colonel questions Timberline’s late start to snowmaking, as members note its opening has been pushed to Dec. 23 and Canaan Valley may open first.