The Forum

Tommo’s complaint about unusually warm December weather grows into a lively exchange about snow conditions, hopeful forecasts, ski trips, and the first meaningful snowfall at West Virginia resorts.

tempfishnski reports an unusually snowy Christmas in Australia, while Mountain Masher explains the Mid-Atlantic’s mild pattern and forecasts more seasonal than bitter cold ahead.

Eug alerts skiers to limited-time Dakine ski bag deals on Steep and Cheap, while members discuss the site’s one-item sales format and the challenge of finding longer bags.

MattM asks about buying discounted lift tickets for a Park City-area trip, prompting advice on local grocery stores, ski shops, and an online Ski Salt Lake Super Pass.

Bumps reports on a snowy Smugglers’ Notch trip, his son’s growing independence on the slopes, changing conditions, and the controversy surrounding the closed trail to Stowe.

oldskooler reports that Arnold Schwarzenegger broke his leg in a skiing accident at Sun Valley, prompting a lighthearted response about his movie-star image.

Otto reports Liberty’s weather-related closure, while members compare conditions and reopening prospects at Whitetail and Massanutten during the warm holiday weekend.

Ullr offers nearly new Salomon Carbon 900 bindings for sale or trade, but turns down a low offer and says he may keep them for his wife’s second pair of skis.

Clay shares Timberline’s 2006-07 season-pass discount for Thursday skiing at Wisp, while noting uncertainty about whether Wisp offers a reciprocal promotion.

DavidFleming shares a holiday greeting featuring Sharp’s covered bridge and points readers to new information about immersed membrane technology at 8RiversSafeDevelopment.com.

JCHobbes jokes about the snowless start to winter, prompting playful confessions and commiseration over unusually warm weather and lingering yardwork.

johnfmh highlights unusually warm, snowless conditions in the Alps, prompting discussion of disrupted ski plans, more reliable Western resorts, and climate change's threat to European skiing.