The Forum

Members report that replies to an old OTW and Lower Shays thread are not appearing, prompting Scott to acknowledge a Forum bug and investigate the issue.

Pagamony launches a gear-swap thread with ski boots for sale or trade, while members add snowboard equipment and share tips for posting photos.

Members report that replies to an eight-year-old thread are missing after it was bumped, while hoping the posts can be recovered and the old discussion updated.

DCSki members compare the steepness of Off the Wall, Lower Shay’s Revenge, and Extrovert, clarifying percentage grades while expanding into measurements of challenging trails across the East and West.

Tucker tracks shifting 2013-14 opening dates across Mid-Atlantic resorts as an early cold spell brings an unusually strong November start, while Timberline’s delayed opening sparks debate over its snowmobile race.

scottyb shares FreshyMap, a site featuring

fishbane highlights four ski films screening at Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse, including Warren Miller’s *Ticket to Ride*, *McConkey*, *Evolution*, and *Into the Mind*.

Connie Lawn announces Snow Time’s unusually early openings, while skiers report excellent November conditions and Connie reflects on returning to Liberty despite Parkinson’s and a broken hip.

The Colonel asks whether discussions on DCSki’s Facebook page appear on DCSki.com, and Scott explains that the two platforms operate independently.

JimK reports excellent early-season skiing at Liberty on November 30, with soft manmade snow, light crowds, and several backside runs open; others share similar conditions from Massanutten.

Blue Don 1982 shares photos and an update on Snowshoe’s impressive early-season conditions, with more than a dozen trails open over Thanksgiving weekend.

Laurel Hill Crazie reports Seven Springs will open Nov. 29 with at least eight trails and two parks, while members share updates on other Pennsylvania resorts, snow, and opening-weekend plans.