The Forum

JimK announces a National Geographic presentation in Washington featuring Canadian heli-skiing pioneer and CMH founder Hans Gmoser.

DCSki members swap stories of forgotten gear, ill-timed mishaps, and Murphy’s Law striking during ski trips, from missing poles and gloves to unexpectedly warm or snowy weather.

freshair1 asks whether Snowshoe will have manageable weekend crowds and decent conditions on March 25, while members report short lift lines, limited ice, discounted tickets, and a beach music festival.

Eug pokes fun at a co-worker’s snow-day anxiety, prompting playful stories about regional snow panic, storm memories, questionable driving, and the appeal of skipping work to ski.

skier219 plans to ski Snowshoe on Thursday and Friday, invites others to join him, and offers an extra lift ticket at a reduced price.

langleyskier considers a final day at Roundtop as members assess late-season snow conditions and debate instructor Diane Roffe’s changing role at the resort.

The Colonel shares a promising weeklong Snowshoe forecast, prompting skiers to discuss fresh snow, cold conditions, and plans for midweek and weekend visits.

skier219 reports spring skiing at Wintergreen and Snowshoe, while later replies compare weekend conditions, question Shavers Lake’s low water level, and lament Snowshoe’s early Silver Creek closure.

kwillg6 spots a week of snow in the forecast for Davis and Canaan Heights, while skier219 monitors the storm and stands ready for a late-season powder day.

BushwackerinPA reports a disappointing storm and poor conditions at Hidden Valley, while members compare late-season skiing at Seven Springs and point to better snow at Jay Peak.

BushwackerinPA reports Hidden Valley’s expected March 19 closing date, with a follow-up confirming the resort ended its season as planned.

canaanman reports a significant early-spring freezing rain event near Charleston, West Virginia, with more than a quarter-inch of ice coating elevated surfaces while roads remain mostly wet.