The Forum

Skier219 reports mostly good packed-powder conditions at Snowshoe, though limited terrain, crowded slopes, and long lift lines affected the experience.

DavidFleming reports that Eight Rivers Safe Development has filed a formal complaint challenging WVDEP’s finding that the proposed Snowshoe/Slatyfork sewer plant would have no significant environmental impact.

DavidFleming shares Eight Rivers Safe Development’s proposal for immersed membrane technology as an alternative to Snowshoe’s planned sewage treatment facility.

wgo shares forecasts suggesting a mid-January return of colder weather, prompting debate over forecast reliability, winter patterns, and how long the optimism might last.

Tucker praises Appalachian Ski Mountain’s interactive terrain-park website, prompting discussion of its features, resort marketing potential, and the estimated cost of building a similar site.

skiTLINE asks whether Timberline might extend its season after a poor start, while kwillg6 doubts demand would justify staying open later despite ample snow.

The Colonel compares trail-opening percentages across Eastern ski resorts, highlighting the region’s disappointing early-season conditions and hoping for a mid-January snowfall.

myrto questions whether Mount Port Crayon’s challenging weather, terrain, and environmental costs make ski development economically feasible, while others debate the mountain’s potential.

Snowsmith reports renewed logging near Hidden Valley’s South Ridge condos, prompting concerns that timber sales are damaging the resort’s natural atmosphere, real-estate values, and long-term prospects.

DCSki members debate the Mid-Atlantic’s most challenging open terrain, comparing Timberline’s White Lightning and The Drop with Wisp while weighing snowmaking, trail access, and holiday conditions.

BushwackerinPA shares news of high-priced Alta and Snowbird tours offering lift-line privileges, prompting excitement and a plan to meet up.

DCSkiers trade New Year’s wishes while debating how the Mid-Atlantic’s prolonged mild weather could threaten the season, despite resorts’ snowmaking efforts and hopes for a turnaround.