The Forum

JimK shares a personal, photo-filled tour of his 20 favorite ski areas across North America, prompting readers to compare their own experiences and seek advice for future visits.

Bird Dog recalls spectacular fighter-jet flyovers at Snowshoe, prompting members to compare sightings at Canaan Valley, Timberline, Davis, and Steamboat.

DCSki members debate whether Epic and Ikon passes improve ski value or instead drive up window prices, limit flexibility, and make skiing less accessible to occasional and newer skiers.

marzNC shares early deadlines and pricing updates for 2026-27 season passes, while members compare nearby mountain options and note changes to Massanutten’s senior discount.

Timberline’s 2025-26 season thread follows snowmaking, storm-driven powder and spring conditions, opening-week deals, trip planning, and a tragic midseason fatality.

TheCrush reports delaminating another pair of skis, jokes about his equipment-damaging streak, and shares his replacement Palmer P02s with Head FreeFlex 14 bindings.

DCSki members share Massanutten’s unusually strong early season, evolving ticket policies, storm updates, skiing experiences, and late-season conditions through March.

DCSki members track Mid-Atlantic resort closing dates, compare late-season conditions and remaining ski options, and reflect on an unusually early end to the 2026 season.

wgo asks how skiers choose boot flex, prompting discussion of fit, skier size, brand differences, liners, and stiffness before selecting Salomon S/PRO Supra Boa 100-flex boots.

wfyurasko plans a milestone group ski trip and weighs Colorado against New England, with later budget, pass, altitude, terrain, and destination advice shifting the focus toward Vermont.

Snowshoe regulars weigh high lodging costs and questionable value against crowded conditions, resort updates, weather worries, and reports of excellent powder after February’s storm.

greeneyedjan seeks advice and encouragement from fellow skiers facing a second hip replacement, sharing apprehension about recovery and hopes of returning to skiing next season.