The Forum

oldensign reports kicking off the season in California with limited but meaningful skiing at Mountain High, a snowy day at China Peak, and an afternoon of Nordic skiing.

marzNC leads a season-long exchange on choosing 2024-25 multi-resort and local passes, sharing personal plans while members compare costs, destinations, and skiing strategies.

Scott wishes the DCSki community a happy Thanksgiving and looks ahead to the coming ski season, prompting members to share their thanks and holiday greetings.

fosphenytoin explains that a mistaken nonrefundable Poconos hotel reservation has been salvaged, withdrawing the offer to transfer it.

SeniorSki hopes the early-season cold and snow potential will defy La Niña’s typical mild-winter pattern on the East Coast.

wojo reports on a work-trip ski day at Pajarito, praising its character, terrain, empty slopes, and affordable early-season ticket after members offered New Mexico resort and restaurant recommendations.

bob recommends Denver’s revamped Casa Bonita as an unforgettable entertainment experience, while acknowledging its mediocre food and noting Scott’s family also enjoyed the updated attraction.

Scott reports seeing Whitetail testing snow guns on Exhibition and Angel Drop, offering an early glimpse of preparations for the upcoming ski season.

Scott announces a planned 12-hour DCSki outage for a data-center power upgrade, while pagamony thanks him for keeping the site running.

JimK reflects on 25 years of DCSki, chronicling his evolution from ski dad to prolific retiree skier while celebrating family, friendships, and the community the site created.

DCSki members discuss how unusually dry conditions and low water levels across Pennsylvania and West Virginia could affect snowmaking at area ski resorts.

oldensign notes that ski-industry figure Les Otten lives in Dixville Notch, prompting discussion of his ambitious plans to redevelop The Balsams and memories of his career.