The Forum

JimK asks whether a nine-ticket New England ski-area package is legitimate, while commenters examine the restrictions and identify resorts that could make it worthwhile.

Jim at BASC introduces a new virtual Bethesda-area ski club offering extra Night Club Card discounts at Liberty, Whitetail, and Roundtop, then shares an early membership update.

DCSki members compare plans for local ski-film screenings, including scheduling conflicts, questions about regional showings, and possible attendance at Arlington Cinema and Draft House.

Chaga shares a review and photos of two Vermont skiers who traveled to White Grass in West Virginia to ski during Hurricane Sandy.

DCSki members track Frankenstorm’s historic snowfall in West Virginia, trading ski reports, backcountry plans, road warnings, and updates on resorts’ post-storm operations.

The Colonel highlights new federal funding and national-priority status for Corridor H, suggesting the highway could gain momentum as a vital link to Virginia’s ports.

JimK alerts SCWVA, Bushwacka, and telerod that they have private messages, prompting David to jokingly complain about being left out.

marzNC previews the late-March Big Sky gathering, sharing trip plans, discounted ticket information, and discussion of nearby skiing, clinics, and travel logistics.

scootertig searches for affordable 100 cm skis and bindings for his nephew, gets gear suggestions from Forum members, and ultimately finds a suitable pair at Alpine’s ski swap.

wgo asks about early-season crowds at Snowshoe, while members describe light weekday traffic, busier pre-Christmas weekends, pricing concerns, and consistently strong conditions.

Heath seeks recommendations for a Western resort with challenging terrain, substantial vertical, convenient airport access, and options for both snowboarding and terrain parks.

The Colonel reports that Snowshoe is adding three streaming cameras, while the news prompts enthusiasm and jokes about the resort’s longtime lack of webcams.