The Forum

JimK shares news of Sepp Kober’s induction into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame, later remembering his legacy after Kober’s death and prompting Homestead memories.

kwillg6 reports that Timberline is opening a new outdoor dining deck beside the pub, giving summer patrons a cooler option for enjoying food and drinks.

DCSki members discuss local food options at ski areas, from a possible Five Guys outlet to Snowshoe’s successful shops featuring West Virginia products and maple syrup.

fishnski shares a Joe Bastardi weather video, prompting hopeful anticipation from one reader and sharp skepticism from another about Bastardi’s meteorological credibility.

JimK challenges DCSki members to identify fellow skiers in a series of resort photos, prompting playful guesses and nostalgic memories of skiing together.

DCSki members compare Canaan Valley’s cooler mountain temperatures with oppressive heat in the lowlands, sharing summer adventures and looking ahead to ski season.

GGNagy asks about summer visits to Lynchburg or Bryce, prompting discussion of organizing a grass-skiing outing and waiting for cooler weather.

fishnski contrasts the Mid-Atlantic’s sweltering summer with heavy snow and cold in South America, prompting discussion of Chilean ski trips, airfare, and sticking closer to home.

hockeydave criticizes Seven Springs’ ownership and management, citing service reductions and problems with its Pittsburgh Pirates organization, while others add commentary on the controversy.

fishnski shares an encouraging early outlook for the 2010-11 ski season, prompting bousquet19 to welcome the possibility of a snowy winter.

fishnski uses Arctic sea-ice forecasts to question global-warming claims, while KevR argues that long-term climate trends matter more than any single season’s ice extent.

DCSki members reflect on Senator Robert C. Byrd’s legacy in West Virginia and consider his possible contributions to the state’s ski industry.