The Forum

Keith_Moon seeks advice on choosing between Colorado and New England for his family's late-March Ikon Pass trip, with members weighing conditions, crowds, terrain, cost, and flexibility.

wgo asks about skiing from CVR to Bald Knob in alpine gear, while camp cautions that the route involves difficult hiking, postholing, and limited room to maneuver.

JRunPatterson74 weighs whether an approaching winter storm will derail a first trip to Canaan Valley and considers adjusting plans for skiing Whitegrass and Timberline.

SuicideSix shares aerial photos of Liberty Ski Area taken during a flight into Dulles, prompting MarkRebuck to recall seeing the resort during a glider lesson.

wfyurasko reports on a chairlift malfunction at Elk Mountain that stranded more than 100 skiers, prompting discussion about the evacuation and whether the affected skiers safely descended the mountain.

Baltimore1 asks whether DMV schools are closed January 31 and February 1 to anticipate weekday crowds, while jn_freedman reports unusually heavy weekend traffic at Whitetail.

BackInDC seeks affordable advanced ski instruction for Friday day trips, prompting recommendations for private lessons with Level 3 instructors, local resorts, and Liberty’s adult development program.

MarzNC asks how Whitetail’s blue trails compare with Liberty for advanced beginners, prompting detailed comparisons of terrain, length, difficulty, conditions, and Whitetail’s recently dropped Ledgewood trail.

kemperski asks about Timberline’s tree coverage and Canaan Valley’s new uphill policy, while members report conditions at Timberline and Massanutten and compare weekend lodging and trip plans.

oldensign reflects on whether White Grass could follow Windblown’s path, prompting discussion of sustainable models for small cross-country areas and current conditions for a planned visit.

wfyurasko shares a Northern Virginia Magazine profile of Ashburn native Ashley Caldwell, tracing her path from local skiing and gymnastics to her fourth Olympic Games.

Swoop asks whether Snowshoe can open Cupp Run by Christmas, prompting members to track snowmaking and celebrate its brief holiday opening before a later January revival.