The Forum

Forum members compare cell coverage in Canaan Valley, finding AT&T generally reliable while Verizon and Sprint remain spotty, with service varying by location.

TomH highlights an impressive New York Times interactive video featuring Olympic giant slalom skiing from the skier’s perspective.

oldensign asks whether snow tubing, alongside snowboarding, has helped sustain ski areas by attracting families and potential skiers, prompting debate over its value and competing attractions.

Oldensign asks whether hardboot snowboarding still exists, while riders explain its rarity, appeal for freeriders, and opportunities to see or try the discipline.

Snowshoe skiers share real-time reports on frigid weather, snowfall, changing terrain and conditions, crowded lifts, snowmaking, videos, and the resort’s expected closing date.

ParkCrewDrew makes the case for adding Boyce Park to DCSki and highlights other affordable small hills, while sharing positive impressions of Boyce’s improvements.

skiobsessed shares a Whitetail trip report after testing crowd-avoidance strategies, with advice from fellow skiers on lift lines, trail choices, and conditions.

DCSki members share Super Bowl Sunday ski plans at resorts from Liberty and Massanutten to Snowbasin and Whiteface, along with stories of skiing during the Broncos’ game.

snowglobe asks how friends can find lift-ticket discounts for a Colorado trip, while members suggest grocery-store tickets, advance resort purchases, and Liftopia.

Tucker shares frequent firsthand reports on Canaan Valley conditions, while other skiers add updates from Timberline, Canaan Valley Resort, White Grass, and the surrounding backcountry.

TomH asks about clean, affordable lodging in Georgetown, prompting recommendations for the Georgetown Mountain Inn and Super 8, along with updates on nearby Loveland’s snowfall.

Denis wonders whether DCSki is working after an unusually quiet stretch, while AndyGene says the lack of ski talk prompted a post about current valley surface conditions.