The Forum

bawalker urgently asks readers to contact politicians by October 25 to oppose the proposed Lost River dam, which could condemn his family’s land and displace several other families.

DCSki members track construction delays and the anticipated opening of Corridor H’s Wardensville-to-Baker section, with updates suggesting the long-awaited highway link may open by the end of October.

BushwackerinPA plans to spend Saturday riding at Seven Springs and invites other skiers or snowboarders to meet up.

myrto reports unusually warm, partly sunny evening conditions at Snowshoe, with temperatures expected to dip only to 49 degrees overnight.

nic223 reports that Seven Springs has withdrawn its bid for a Pennsylvania slots license because of the owners’ Pittsburgh Pirates connection, prompting debate over gambling’s potential impact on skiing.

Chara seeks advice on saving $200 by buying last year’s Atomic skis online, while members weigh binding-mounting costs against the support and value of local ski shops.

Boofit asks whether Keystone will be worth skiing over Thanksgiving, prompting replies about early-season conditions, snowmaking, and promising snowfall in the forecast.

wolverine questions whether LM and HV belong among lost ski areas despite remaining open, prompting a defense of both resorts and a reminder that operating lifts still counts.

ScotS244 offers his well-maintained Volkl 5* skis for sale after moving near Utah’s deeper snow, then reports they’ve sold.

TerpSKI shares an encouraging early-season snow forecast for Frisco, Colorado, prompting an enthusiastic reaction from kennedy.

Catskills sparks a wide-ranging comparison of Whiteface and Killington, with members weighing terrain, snow, amenities, accessibility, regional image, and plans for Whiteface expansion.

Skiers compare their all-time favorites, from classic straight skis to modern shaped models, while debating how technological advances have changed performance and the meaning of “best.