The Forum

JohnL shares 15 photos from Snowbasin, highlighting its challenging terrain, Olympic downhill runs, luxurious facilities, scenic views, and growing crowds and costs.

Eug’s realization that Snow Time owns Whitetail leads to discussion of the company’s improvements there and speculation about whether it might buy and reopen Laurel Mountain.

JimK’s TJ Maxx helmet bargain prompts a wide-ranging debate over helmet comfort, safety, personal choice, and the heightened collision risks of crowded Mid-Atlantic slopes.

hockeydave reports abundant snowfall at Seven Springs, with BushwackerinPA enthusiastically agreeing.

DCSki members share Wintergreen discount options, including Costco tickets, midweek passes, and advance-purchase deals, while one skier tries to resell mistakenly purchased tickets.

MadMonk asks where to find discounted lift tickets around Park City, while other members suggest Salt Lake-area grocery stores and Canyon Sports before confirming local Albertsons does not participate.

JohnL shares photos and views of Laurel Mountain’s trails and lodge, prompting fond memories and hopes from readers that the resort will reopen.

SCWVA reports fresh snow and a favorable forecast at Snowshoe before heading up for four days, while warren shares plans for a family visit.

Freshair1 seeks advice on snowboard instruction, with members comparing Snowshoe, Timberline, and other resorts before recommending Timberline and discussing a possible Winter Park trip.

fishnski reports an estimated 215-220 mph wind gust at North Carolina’s Grandfather Mountain and asks about the strongest recorded winds across Mid-Atlantic mountains.

skier219 criticizes Wintergreen’s overly optimistic, outdated snow reports, while members compare firsthand conditions, weather sources, lift issues, and the resort’s prospects during a challenging season.

Fishnski highlights fresh snow and overlooked skiing in the Poconos, prompting discussion of Camelback, Blue Mountain, and Elk’s location, terrain, and access.