The Forum

Bumps asks whether Asylum Wake Skate Snow is a reliable place to buy his son a snowboard before their upcoming weeklong trip.

Steve seeks ski recommendations as a beginner, prompting advice on suitable all-mountain models, local shops, ski swaps, and buying gear for occasional recreational use.

Tomimcmillar shares a Whitegrass trip report and photos, while members recount their outings and work through confusing backcountry connections to Timberline and Canaan Valley.

Tim seeks advice on choosing Salt Lake City-area resorts for his first Western ski trip, while local members share recommendations and ScotS244 announces his move to Sandy.

Swimmer reports a snowy Snowshoe weekend, contrasting crowded main slopes with uncrowded Silver Creek, fresh glades, helpful patrollers, and lively Forum banter about conditions and snowfall claims.

DCSki members weigh the commute, HOV benefits, and skiing time for weekday night trips from Washington to Liberty and Whitetail, while comparing crowds and layouts with Roundtop.

kennedy reviews Giro’s 9 helmet with Tune Ups 2, praising its music quality and hands-free two-way radio features while discussing volume control, safety, and kit compatibility.

SCWVA seeks Tahoe advice and fellow DCSkiers for a Feb. 23-28 trip, prompting recommendations for Alpine Meadows, Squaw, Kirkwood, Mount Rose, and managing spring conditions.

BushwackerinPA shares a video of skiing Mad River Glen, while viewers compliment the footage and ask about the skiers, cliffhanger ending, and filming locations.

bawalker seeks advanced snowboarding lessons for terrain parks, pipes, and natural bumps, while riders and instructors compare regional resorts and share technique advice.

Jimmy asks whether to tune his Atomics and older Volkl skis to a sharper 1/3 bevel, prompting advice about edge grip, durability, and the risk of grabby handling.

ltbluek2 introduces herself as a longtime skier returning to the sport, sharing her new K2 skis and hopes of teaching her husband and skiing out West.