The Forum

Sarabeth seeks a realistic Canaan Valley realtor for buying a second home, while other members recommend Mark Haverty and Amy Barb and discuss the region’s sharply rising prices.

imp reports on Pennsylvania’s effort to reopen Denton Hill, while snowsmith notes continued uncertainty after the state received no responses to its request for proposals.

Snowsmith and other skiers share long-term impressions of the lightweight Volkl Kanjo, praising its hardpack versatility while noting its limitations in heavy crud and slush.

marzNC highlights a Kickstarter for Nobody’s Princess snow pants designed to fit women of varied heights and body types, while the creator answers questions and announces the campaign reached its goal.

Laurel Hill Crazie reports on Pennsylvania’s plans to rehabilitate Denton Hill, while later replies question whether the remote resort can attract an operator and remain financially viable.

Crush shares an astonishing Candide Thovex video and explains how its technique inspires his evolving views on hand position, balance, and countering.

marzNC highlights Bear Creek’s summer water slides, where visitors ride the lift uphill before sliding down slopes on runs reaching 1,000 feet.

SKI-PSU examines whether Timberline’s sharply discounted real estate is worth buying, while owners caution that it is primarily a lifestyle purchase and later revisit the region’s surprising price rebound.

cbyrne0609 seeks the best combination of Epic and Mountain Collective passes for a family skiing Whitetail, Liberty, and Roundtop, with members pointing to Epic’s Northeast Value Pass and its buddy-ticket benefits.

Crush celebrates buying discounted Tahoe Local Passes, while snowsmith shares plans to use the Indy Pass for a multi-state ski trip and Utah visits.

wfyurasko shares a guide to D.C.-area kayak rentals and launch points, while snowsmith and others discuss places to put in and the convenience of a modular kayak.

Denis shares photos and details from his family’s late-May ski descent of Mount Lassen, while JimK adds a storm-shortened visit to New Mexico’s Capulin Volcano.