The Forum

David reports Timberline’s planned December 12 opening, prompting discussion of the resort’s management, snowmobile racing, season-pass holders, and nearby early-season alternatives.

wgo asks where to rent bikes in Marlinton, and members recommend Elk River Touring Center and Dirtbean, which had reopened in a new location after a fire.

The Colonel reports Deer Valley’s purchase of Solitude, while replies consider a possible ski link and the broader trend of resort consolidation and season-pass competition.

Chaga shares a forecast for the season’s first snow in West Virginia’s high country, with webcam sightings confirming snow showers and a playful suggestion to ski it.

marzNC explains Liftopia’s new tiered ticket options, while members compare them with flexible multi-day passes and other resort discount programs.

bob tracks the start of snowmaking at Colorado resorts, as Loveland, Arapahoe Basin, and Copper compete to open first while early natural snow arrives.

SCWVA predicts another cold winter, while replies weigh almanac forecasts, joke about baseball’s effect on the weather, and mention a possible early Canaan Valley opening.

Tucker lists a two-acre wooded lot for sale in Canaan Valley, highlighting its septic approval, lack of HOA, flexible building covenants, and proximity to several ski areas.

rbrtlav seeks advice on an affordable four- to five-day ski trip from Maryland, prompting comparisons of Vermont and Utah resorts, terrain, crowds, altitude, lodging, transportation, and ticket deals.

JimK highlights missing UVA student Hannah Graham’s ties to skiing and the Virginia ski team while expressing hope that she is found safe.

kwillg6 reports on Timberline’s controversial zip-line project, while members track its construction, question its impact on skiing and nearby homeowners, and debate the resort’s broader direction.