The Forum

Forum members trade playful arguments and jokes about global warming, from Al Gore and Nazi references to unusual temperatures, sea ice, glaciers, and early-season snow.

langleyskier shares optimistic predictions for Mid-Atlantic resort opening dates

As colder weather arrives, DCSki members swap recommendations and tasting notes on seasonal winter beers, from porters and stouts to strong holiday ales.

DCSki members plan a Ski Center swap meetup, share their gear finds and sales, and later compare upcoming swaps while exploring old snowboards for a junk-ski project.

DCSki members track forecasts for an early-November cold snap, swapping snowmaking rumors and mountain observations as flurries and a dusting appear across the region.

oldskooler announces that SkiBrokeback’s free season pass promotion has returned, prompting David’s approval and RobertW’s humorous reaction.

langleyskier asks about Corridor H’s progress, prompting updates and debate over construction timelines, ski-area travel benefits, Virginia’s opposition, evacuation planning, and potential conflicts with wind farms.

DCSki members compare the performance and views of area webcams, troubleshoot image quality and positioning, and share advice for setting up affordable cameras overlooking nearby ski areas.

Jeremy investigates the D.C. Ski Expo’s free lift-ticket offers, confirming daily passes for Wintergreen, Wisp, and Canaan/Timberline, plus a Ski Liberty ticket with the Warren Miller movie.

SkiNutt announces the Powderwhore 2007 ski-film screening at Arlington Drafthouse on Nov. 15, with food, drinks, big-mountain skiing, and door prizes.

DCSki members trade stories about intimidating lifts worldwide, from Whistler’s high Peak 2 Peak gondola to dangerous rides in Argentina and Switzerland, while recalling a proposed Timberline–Canaan connection.

DCSki members debate Skiing’s unflattering Snowshoe après-ski feature, challenging its regional stereotypes while weighing the resort’s restaurants and customer service.