The Forum

Cos35 questions how Snowshoe’s snow guarantee works and whether its fine print limits its value, prompting discussion about weather exclusions and when the guarantee applies.

Sincraft reports disastrous conditions at Hidden Valley and Seven Springs, prompting discussion about questionable holiday ticket pricing, resort decisions to remain open, and weather-related cancellation policies.

JohnL vents about record warmth and dismal early-season conditions, prompting fellow skiers to compare local weather, snowmaking prospects, and hopes for a return to winter.

skiracerx chronicles returning to skiing and racing after a heart attack, stent, and blood thinners while tracking medical limits, managing diabetes, and reshaping his diet and fitness.

Skiracerx remembers Jeff Beinhaur’s influence as a ski instructor, NASTAR director, mentor, and champion developer while sharing details about his celebration of life and memorial contributions.

Members compare Whitetail’s latest opening dates, with Scott’s historical research highlighting several late starts and a 2007 season when the resort did not fully reopen until mid-January.

Blue Don 1982 gives up on a snowless early season for a beach escape, while fellow skiers trade jokes about tropical getaways and note the weather’s financial toll on resort workers.

mook21 asks for affordable western ski-trip ideas with his sons, then shares plans to ski Colorado’s Monarch, Wolf Creek, and Copper while readers weigh snow, crowds, and driving distances.

pagamony wishes fellow skiers a Merry Christmas and thanks DCSki for another year of conversation about skiing, travel, gear, and mountain life.

Laurel Hill Crazie celebrates Boyce Park’s early opening, prompting debate over Seven Springs’ snowmaking and the limits imposed by unusually warm, rainy weather.

Breck04 seeks advice on keeping his family’s Snowshoe trip amid limited early-season terrain, while fellow skiers weigh snowmaking, cancellation policies, and the chances for better conditions by January 8.

Blue Don 1982 weighs the chances of local skiing over Christmas week as Snowshoe closes amid record warmth, while members track snowmaking, resort openings, cancellations, and difficult conditions.