The Forum

Matthew seeks recommendations for prominent Washington-area lawyers who ski, for a Washingtonian article about where local celebrities, athletes, politicians, and ski writers hit the slopes.

Clay asks for recommendations on reliable ski base-grinding near Charlottesville and Richmond, while members suggest Ski Barn, Freestyle in Charlottesville, and local DIY tuning options.

hockeydave asks who might bid for Hidden Valley, prompting months of speculation about potential buyers, the resort’s deteriorating condition, and hopes for continued skiing and improvements.

jonjon1 reports the season’s first wet flakes near Davis and Canaan Heights, prompting fellow weather-watchers to track forecasts and eagerly anticipate more snow across the mountains.

Sharp1 outlines the fight against Snowshoe’s proposed sewage plant on the family’s farm, while members debate eminent domain, environmental risks, alternative sites, and ways to support the opposition.

DCSki members share candid advice on buying a ski-area second home, weighing convenience, slopeside access, year-round use, rental costs, maintenance, and long-term investment risks.

johnfmh questions whether the ski-country real estate boom will falter, prompting debate over resort vulnerability, infrastructure investment, market evidence, and second-home owners’ role in local communities.

wgo weighs cross-country and downhill options for a Christmas trip, with members comparing early-season snow reliability at White Grass, Snowshoe, Timberline, and Wisp before discussing affordable lodging.

queenoftheslopes reports on a rainy, adventurous hike through Shenandoah’s Little Devils Stairs and Piney Branch, where swollen streams, waterfalls, and fall foliage made for a memorable outing.

DCSki members trade playful predictions and weather lore for the coming Mid-Atlantic winter, debating early snow, January thaws, and a strong finish to the season.

wgo reports that fall foliage in West Virginia’s Canaan Valley is nearing its peak, making the area especially appealing for an autumn visit.

fishnski revives speculation about Almost Heaven, while other members seek concrete updates and share unconfirmed reports of resort development near Timberline and Elkins.