The Forum

skier219 shares elevation-specific Wintergreen forecasts and explains the limits of looking more than four or five days ahead.

Eug wonders how crowded the slopes will be with Fairfax schools closed and snow in the forecast, while others compare likely crowds and lift-line experiences at area resorts.

JohnL shares photos from Powder Mountain, prompting reactions to the uncrowded slopes, scenic roads, and appeal of non-lift-served skiing while members await more pictures.

Eug highlights a $48 sale on the Transpack XT-1 at Willis in Fairfax, while replies weigh its roomy design against airline carry-on limits and discuss alternative boot packs.

Scott announces DCSki’s annual donation drive, explaining how contributions help support the free site and outlining donor benefits and other ways readers can help.

Roger Z examines Siberia’s record cold spreading into Europe, its possible effects on energy markets, and whether shifting weather patterns could eventually bring winter weather to North America.

myrto asks whether valley resorts are making snow during the prolonged thaw and argues that aggressive snowmaking could turn the season into an exceptional one.

Members explore Utah’s lesser-known ski areas, sharing trip plans, lodging advice, and practical tips for skiing Snowbasin, Powder Mountain, Solitude, and surrounding resorts.

DCSki members vent about an unusually warm, brown January, sharing their longing for cold, snow, and better conditions at Mid-Atlantic ski areas.

JohnL reports tricky, deteriorating conditions at Whitetail on Sunday, while other skiers compare earlier runs, lift issues, snow quality, and the need for colder weather and more snowmaking.

Roger Z shares Pittsburgh’s humorous response to a Denver newspaper’s “butt ugly” insult, drawing enthusiastic reactions from fellow Forum members.

MadMonk attributes Maryland’s struggles to the lack of a true point guard, while later replies shift to West Virginia basketball and the curious fame of Kevin Pittsnogle.