The Forum

The Colonel reminds skiers about this weekend’s National Ski and Snowboard Expo at Dulles, while Comprex asks when others plan to attend amid competing ski events.

Johnfmh shares Cataloochee Ski Area’s record-early opening announcement, sparking discussion about its snowmaking, first-to-open strategy, conditions, and place among North Carolina resorts.

The Colonel reminds readers about this weekend’s National Ski and Snowboard Expo at the Dulles Expo Center, including admission details and a screening of Warren Miller’s “Off the Grid.

Roger Z reports on an excellent early-season day at Loveland, with natural snow, open glades, soft bumps, minimal crowds, and promising plans for more Western ski trips.

Denis points readers to a United Airlines magazine feature highlighting Whitegrass Touring Center.

Tucker asks which Mid-Atlantic resorts have begun making snow and may open first, while readers mention likely early openers and Seven Springs’ late-October test run.

fishnski shares excitement over Stowe’s deep preseason snow and early photos, while noting that western ski areas are also seeing promising starts to the season.

Denis reports early-season powder and more than 18 inches of snow at higher elevations at Stowe, where skiers are earning turns before the lifts open.

Tim asks about Mid-Atlantic ski demo options and their late-season timing, while members explain on-slope rentals and share upcoming demo-day information.

Scott reminds Forum participants to keep discussions skiing-related and family-friendly, avoid politics and personal attacks, and follow DCSki’s basic ground rules.

Ullr reports that a hacked message appeared on Seven Springs’ website, prompting members to compare what they saw and speculate about the site’s vulnerability.

Roy jokingly calls for a Weather Channel forecaster’s firing after he treats snow as bad news, while fishnski suggests the network knows snow means big business.