The Forum

Blue Knob skiers share mixed reports on improving trail coverage, good conditions on Stembogen and Extrovert, thin glade coverage, and hazards ranging from ice to exposed terrain.

GGNagy asks how skiers can track binding manufacturers’ end-of-life policies, while FreshPow points to an online indemnification list and questions the shop’s handling of the tune-up.

oldensign announces a new family snow-tubing park at Cool Springs in Bethel Park, while replies note its connection to the former Snozone and the site's steep terrain.

The Colonel checks in on longtime DCSki contributor skibumMSP, asking whether Steve is still ski patrolling at the NUT.

itdoesntmatter asks about Whitetail’s snowmaking plans for its expert terrain, prompting updates on trail openings, snow quality, slope exposure, and Snow Time’s resort management.

hockeydave points readers to Hidden Valley’s website, prompting discussion of DCSki’s coverage during the resort’s ownership change and its rapid improvements under Buncher.

Snomonster shares news of a fatal fire at Seven Springs, prompting David to express condolences to the victims’ families.

yellowsnow shares a video about backyard snowmaking, prompting members to discuss the project’s $500 cost, required equipment, and readily available plans for building a home snowmaking setup.

c21schmidt offers a Timberline child’s season-pass gift certificate at a discount, then updates the thread to report that it has been sold.

Skier219 shares an enthusiastic report and photos from powder-filled days at Alta and Snowbird, including varied terrain, new skis, and a highly praised stay at Goldminer's Daughter Lodge.

Camp shares photos from a snowy White Grass outing, while crunchy adds his own weekend report and readers admire the telemark turns and backcountry conditions.

The Colonel reports that Snowshoe is nearly fully open with great conditions, prompting playful comparisons with Canaan Valley Resort’s earlier opening and thinner natural base.