The Forum

DCSki members compare early season-pass prices at Snowshoe, Timberline, Wintergreen, and Wisp while weighing pass flexibility, driving distance, and midweek skiing value.

Denis recounts chasing late-season powder through a blustery West Virginia storm, with memorable touring and skiing at Timberline, Whitegrass, and Canaan Valley.

kwillg6 reports heavy late-season snowfall and whiteout conditions in the Mid-Atlantic, while crunchy considers heading

David asks for advice on a versatile ski-carrying backpack and home waxing equipment, prompting recommendations on pack size, ski-attachment styles, tuning tools, and instructional resources.

DavidFleming reports that Freedom Fest motorcyclists are rallying against Snowshoe’s proposed use of eminent domain at Sharp Farm and urging a boycott of the event.

Mountain Masher asks whether warm weather will end the ski season, prompting debate over Timberline and 7 Springs’ snow retention, post-season skiing, and a proposed Mount Porte Crayon resort.

skier219 organizes a post-season earn-your-turns outing in Canaan Valley, prompting discussion of touring gear, access, snow conditions, and last-minute plans for skiing fresh April snowfall.

The Colonel shares Canaan Valley’s offer of an additional $50 off preseason season passes, encouraging skiers to take advantage of the deal.

skier219 humorously clarifies that a skier entered the trees with poles but emerged clutching branches, with evergreen needles still in his teeth.

MountSnow announces Mount Snow’s April 14-15 reopening, while members trade updates on exceptional late-season Vermont snow, resort openings, and the difficulty of getting away to ski it.

DavidFleming announces a new online document collection explaining immersed membrane bioreactor technology and its potential application to the Snowshoe/Slatyfork sewer plant issue.

Snowmakers reports fresh snow and deep drifts at Snowshoe after the resort closed, prompting discussion of the missed late-season skiing and anticipation for new trails.