The Forum

Denis recounts a memorable Mt. Hood hut trip and spring skiing among the Cascades’ volcanoes, while JimK compares the expansive views and terrain with his experience at Mt. Bachelor.

gizmosnow shares a report on ski-industry figures from the past season, prompting questions about resort-by-resort data and the Southeast region’s 8.6 percent increase in visits.

AndyGene seeks the history of abandoned cabins near Snowshoe, while replies jokingly connect the remote site to the horror film *Wrong Turn* and its unflattering image of West Virginia.

JimK shares a funny video from Big Sky’s 2014 Pond Skim, prompting Bob to highlight similar pond-skimming events and natural ponds at A-Basin and Keystone.

Denis introduces a video about George, a remarkably active 96-year-old Alta skier, prompting members to share stories of other lifelong skiers and discuss the inspiration of skiing well into old age.

bousquet19 asks when Snowshoe’s Silver Creek area typically closes to help plan a 2014-15 trip, and members share recent dates and weather-dependent timing.

bob reports finishing 18 consecutive ski days at Breckenridge with an unexpected 6-8 inches of powder, while pointing late-season skiers toward excellent conditions at Loveland and Arapahoe Basin.

David shares a striking aerial photo of Timberline showing late-season snow, prompting discussion of spring skiing conditions and possible earned-turns plans.

Bob asks how to post a photo from his computer, and fellow DCSki members explain how to upload it to an online image host and share the link.

Forum members celebrate Easter skiing, with bob reporting six inches of fresh snow at Keystone and a marathon Colorado resort tour to close out his regular season.

bob highlights Copper Mountain’s summer golf options, including full-day and afternoon season passes at Copper Creek.

Bob shares Copper Mountain’s 2014-15 four-pack deal, offering skiers four days for $149 as an affordable alternative to a season pass or full-price lift tickets.