The Forum

Jim announces that Roundtop will open for skiing on Thanksgiving weekend, with Liberty following the next weekend.

samsef looks for a passenger to share a day trip from Alexandria to Liberty, Whitetail, or Massanutten, while others suggest Wisp’s discounted tickets as an alternative.

skiracerx offers a guide to cutting skiing and snowboarding costs through children’s programs, single-day discounts, multi-day passes, resort cards, and night plans.

scootertig shares an enthusiastic Seven Springs opening-day trip report, covering early-season conditions, new gear, crowds, bumps, and meeting fellow skiers, while others add their own experiences and resort observations.

SpringsRegular mourns the death of Seven Springs snowboard patroller Sam, prompting fellow members to share condolences, remember his service, and discuss the tragedy’s impact on his family and patrol community.

Members share news that Roundtop plans to open Friday with limited terrain, prompting playful anticipation about the season’s first turns.

appskiah seeks marked-trail recommendations for a first Whitegrass outing, while members share route advice, powder conditions, photos, and enthusiasm for exploring the backcountry terrain.

appskiah is trying to reunite a pair of trekking poles found at the Boar’s Nest trailhead in Dolly Sods with their owner.

Seven Springs opens early on limited terrain as skiers debate snowmaking plans, forecast uncertainty, weekend meetups, and instructors’ moves between area resorts.

GDWindowpane asks how Snowshoe’s Western Territory compares with Wintergreen’s Highlands, prompting members to weigh its sustained steeps, longer vertical, moguls, snow conditions, and crowd-related safety concerns.

fishnski leads a lively play-by-play of November weather, snowmaking, and early opening prospects, as members trade forecasts and celebrate unusually strong pre-Thanksgiving conditions.

tromano plans to return to the D.C. area for Thanksgiving and skiing with family, prompting playful debate over whether Mid-Atlantic conditions warrant bringing powder boards.