The Forum

The Colonel welcomes DCSki skiers and riders to 2014, hoping for a banner year of deep powder, while scottyb echoes the New Year’s greeting.

The Colonel surveys Mid-Atlantic webcams, while later replies assess holiday conditions, Timberline’s unreliable camera, and debate whether its zipline interferes with snowmaking.

AndyGene asks about Snowshoe lodging, crowds, and a comfortable spot for his nonskiing wife, then reports that affordable Elkins lodging worked well despite the drive and surprisingly light holiday crowds.

TomH invites skiers of all abilities to join Tline’s full-day Telemark clinic, highlighting it as a way to make Mid-Atlantic terrain more challenging.

GRK shares a lively Christmas-week trip report from Park City and Deer Valley, covering snow conditions, lift lines, family skiing, memorable mishaps, and the scenic drive from Indianapolis.

The Colonel wonders what happened to Kyle “Langley,” noting that DCSki’s longtime weather contributor is no longer OpenSnow’s Mid-Atlantic meteorologist.

Bumps shares a firsthand account of an avalanche rescue, prompting others to troubleshoot the link and marvel at the skier’s unlikely survival.

bousquet19 reports that Whitetail’s conditions were rapidly recovering after the holiday thaw, while another skier shares similar coverage at Liberty and a beginner asks about post-holiday crowds.

Denis shares Christmas greetings, celebrates his grandson Daniel’s birthday, and reports on the young skier’s season at Kirkwood during a California family visit.

Connie Lawn shares a firsthand report from Liberty Mountain, praising its fast, icy tubing and ski slopes while previewing a longer trip account.

skiracerx announces the Jan. 4 Biffivitational dual race at Roundtop, honoring Jeff Beinhaur and raising support for his battle with pancreatic cancer through racing and donations.

Bumps praises Chantilly shop owner Pete for his knowledgeable, affordable snowboard gear and reflects on outfitting his son there before the store eventually closed.