The Forum

The Colonel announces Snowshoe’s early Nov. 21 opening after 29 inches of snow, while members plan trips, weigh crowds and trail expansion, and report outstanding powder conditions.

The Colonel shares Liberty Mountain’s early-season natural snow and major snowmaking upgrades, while bousquet19 confirms the resort’s webcams show fan guns already operating.

Rickh reports that Whitetail plans to start its snow guns at 4 p.m., prompting kennedy to celebrate the season’s long-awaited kickoff.

SkiMass announces Massanutten’s unusually early November 29 ski opening, with limited terrain and tubing, while members ask about available slopes, prices, and snowmaking conditions.

Members track Wisp’s early-season snowmaking, snowfall, webcam problems, and expanding terrain while looking ahead to opening day and Thanksgiving-weekend turns.

rjsherrin shares a state update on plans to revive Laurel Mountain with Seven Springs’ involvement, while Laurel Hill Crazie raises concerns about snowmaking infrastructure and the worsening economy.

Denis describes Whitegrass’s Jay Peak-like snow microclimate, where storms can bury the Potomac Highlands while nearby lower elevations remain bare, and heads back for another powder day.

SCWVA asks about Friday skiing at Seven Springs, Wisp, and the Valley, while Jimmy and bri discuss Seven Springs’ limited opening and plans to ski with a young child.

TGV announces Whitegrass’s opening in Canaan Valley amid heavy snowfall, while oldensign reacts to a striking snow-kiteboarding photo.

TGV lists two used pairs of skis for sale, while fellow members add their own Atomic and Salomon skis to the thread, including one free pair.

TGV reports an epic powder snowkiting ride on telemark gear in Canaan Valley’s backcountry, prompting skiTLINE to look forward to visiting during the holidays.

Abe reports forecasts of up to two feet of snow in Canaan Valley, prompting excitement about early-season conditions, Thanksgiving skiing, and a promising storm pattern across the region.