The Forum

nogoodnik highlights potential skiing improvements from Seven Springs’ proposed slots, sparking debate over gambling’s effect on the resort’s family atmosphere, parking, Laurel Mountain, and future.

Comprex reports that the Forum’s default and Frosted styles appear frameless in Firefox, while members trace the problem to a missing CSS stylesheet on the server.

BushwackerinPA highlights Teton Gravity Research’s most impressive ski photos, prompting reactions to the extreme terrain and discussion of capturing similarly adventurous Utah descents.

wolverine worries that Seven Springs’ new Nutting family ownership could repeat Hidden Valley’s troubled history under the Kettler family, citing competing commitments and investment concerns.

Snowsmith criticizes Hidden Valley’s extensive logging and cleanup, prompting debate over its impact on the resort’s beauty, property values, finances, and possible future development.

DCSki members compile planned 2006-07 resort improvements, including new lifts, expanded beginner areas, enhanced snowmaking, and Bryce’s planned magic carpet.

BushwackerinPA reports skiing a hidden snowfield near Seven Springs in mid-June, while replies speculate about its location and warn that new fencing may soon block access.

jb714 reports that Seven Springs may be sold and points to a Post-Gazette article ahead of an upcoming press conference, with few details available.

SkiBumMSP recounts spotting Snowshoe and Silver Creek from a plane, prompting fellow skiers to share their own aerial views of resorts across the country.

The Colonel wishes a happy Father’s Day to dads who share their love of skiing with their families.

Mountain Masher reports the destruction of Blue Knob’s historic cabins and deteriorating park and ski-area conditions, prompting debate over Pennsylvania’s management and the mountain’s future.

Mountain Masher shares photos of Blue Knob’s largely dry snowmaking lake, prompting concerns about liner damage, construction flaws, environmental oversight, and the cost of reclaiming the state park land.