The Forum

Denis weighs the Altai skis and other short backcountry designs, questioning their usefulness for skiers, while scottyb reports enjoying their climbing ability after adding three-pin bindings.

MephitBlue reports excellent, fast, carveable conditions across Liberty’s open trails, with groomers and bumps skiing well, and discusses choosing between fat skis and carvers.

Jim Kenney recounts a powder-filled day at Sierra at Tahoe, where local skiers Gordon and Ed guide him and his son through hidden glades and Huckleberry Bowl.

lbotta offers a well-maintained pair of 170cm Volkl AC-40 skis with Marker Piston bindings for sale, corrects the listed dimensions, and later reports they have sold.

DCSki members recommend Ski Barn for Canaan Valley rentals, citing better-maintained, affordable equipment and suggesting visitors reserve gear ahead of time.

JimK shares a vivid family trip report from Kirkwood, highlighting its expansive expert terrain, hidden powder stashes, uncrowded midweek skiing, and appeal as an off-the-beaten-track Tahoe destination.

bousquet19 reports excellent snow, short lift lines, and good food during a Wednesday morning and early-afternoon visit to Liberty.

GGNagy looks forward to his first ski day of the season at Hidden Valley and invites fellow skiers to join him for a few runs.

Blue Don 1982 asks about discounts for a half-day at Seven Springs and weighs the resort against Wisp’s cheaper morning ticket.

JimK shares a vivid report from skiing Sugar Bowl with his son, highlighting its varied terrain, historic character, and memorable Silver Belt run.

MadMonk asks why several Snowshoe trails appear to be permanently closed, while Blue Don 1982 notes snowmaking work on Moonshine, Camp 4, and Lower Shay’s Revenge.

Denis recounts two exceptional powder days at Whitegrass, including a challenging backcountry detour, while JimK encourages him to adopt Whitegrass’s “carpe ski em” motto.