The Forum

TravisR shares his backyard ski hill in Southwest Virginia, detailing snowfence, homemade lifts, fresh powder, and plans for a small grassroots ski area.

kennedy shares Whitetail’s snowmaking video, while JimK humorously wonders whether the resort’s snowmakers brought their equipment to a Rockville home.

johnfmh questions Timberline’s limited snowmaking on upper terrain and the status of West Side repairs, while members report intensive efforts to reopen trails and praise the snowmaking crew.

Rickh reports more than eight inches in the Valley, prompting updates on deeper snow around Canaan and encouragement to visit White Grass for Nordic skiing.

A Washingtonian article highlights several nearby ski resorts, prompting congratulations for DCSki’s mention and hopes that the resorts will open before the holiday crowds arrive.

DCSki members debate whether the Mid-Atlantic’s unusually warm, snowless start is historically unprecedented, compare conditions across the region, and celebrate the long-awaited return of cold and snow.

Bbunny asks for information about the Jan. 13 kickoff party and concert in Columbia, Maryland.

Bbunny asks for information about the Jan. 13 kickoff party and concert in Columbia, Md.

Camp hopes western Pennsylvania’s ski conditions improve, sharing a webcam link for a closer look.

DCSki members compare their ski-day totals amid a difficult, low-snow winter, sharing creative ways to find decent conditions and plans to make up missed days.

Johnstown_Ben seeks firsthand accounts, historical resources, and photos for his AP history project on Laurel Mountain, prompting members to share leads, links, and personal recollections.

The Colonel shares encouraging Snowshoe forecasts after a prolonged warm spell, while fishnski examines the elevation-based temperature differences and potential for colder mountain conditions.