The Forum

bawalker reports on the rapidly expanding Mt. Storm wind farm, prompting debate over its impact on mountain views, wildlife, local communities, and West Virginia’s energy future.

Canaan Valley homeowners compare Frontier DSL with metered Canaan Cable for telecommuting, while later posts consider the costs and feasibility of a community-wide wireless network.

JimK highlights a dramatic Mt. Hood groomer story, while replies branch into Denis’s recent skiing and travel and the news that area president Dave Riley is moving to Telluride.

wojo seeks advice for his family’s July Boundary Waters canoe trip, including packing, outfitter needs, and fishing, while a reply highlights bugs, portages, cold water, and good fishing.

Crunchy celebrates purchasing a Canaan Valley home with views of Timberline and Canaan Valley, while fellow owners welcome him and reminisce about the area’s unrealized lake-resort plans.

oldensign reports that American Skiing Company will dissolve after selling Sunday River and Sugarloaf to Boyne, with The Canyons passing to Oak Hill Capital Partners.

Chad shares firsthand knowledge of Utah’s remote Elk Meadows, now proposed as the private Mt. Holly Club, while members examine its master plan, terrain, and jet-oriented access.

Kwillg6 shares Canaan Valley’s remarkable 2006-07 snowfall reversal, as a nearly snowless fall gives way to one of the region’s snowiest late winters and sparks broader weather discussion.

skiTLINE coordinates a Father’s Day weekend in the Valley, while members compare visits, golf and home projects and praise the area’s cooler weather.

The Colonel highlights summer glacier skiing at Whistler/Blackcomb as a cure for winter withdrawal, prompting questions about the skiing experience and mountain sightseeing.

DavidFleming points to recent raw sewage spills and fish kills near Elkins and Milton as warnings about the proposed Snowshoe/Slatyfork treatment plant design.

Scott shares Pro-Fit Ski & Skate’s announcement of a storewide sale on ski, snowboard, hockey, skateboard equipment, clothing, and more.