The Forum

skier219 reports excellent skiing during a brief cold snap at Snowshoe, while other visitors describe rapidly changing conditions, lift lines, and icy expert terrain earlier in the week.

DCSki members offer mixed reviews of Princeton Sports in Columbia, praising its selection and service while questioning staff expertise in ski equipment and boot fitting.

Dan asks for advice on helmets with built-in speakers, while members recommend Giro options and inexpensive modifications and debate whether music compromises awareness and safety on the slopes.

tskski seeks a Giant Eagle store for Seven Springs’ soup-label lodging and lift-ticket deal, and later reports finding one and enjoying an even better package with tubing tickets.

thunderingskier shares updates and prayers after the Sago Mine explosion, while members mourn the victims, follow the lone survivor’s condition, and debate mine safety and coal’s role in the region.

skiTLINE invites fellow Redskins fans to join him and his wife at Timbers Pub Saturday afternoon for the team's playoff game, fresh snow, and cold beer.

DCSki members share inspiring stories of older skiers tackling challenging terrain at Alta and beyond, prompting reflections on lifelong skiing and bringing family members into the sport.

JCHobbes seeks advice on improving skiing and fitness for ski patrol, prompting tips on foundational skills, sled handling, communication, conditioning, and wilderness first-aid preparation.

therusty reports that Snowtime’s radio ads are bringing back the popular Hans-and-Franz spoof.

langleyskier asks which Snowtime resort will ski best on MLK weekend, while therusty says Whitetail should be fine despite crowds and an uncertain forecast.

Glenn_C reports stellar powder and uncrowded skiing at Timberline, while others compare conditions on The Drop, Off the Wall, and Twister over the weekend.

Ryan offers lightly used Atomic GS:11 skis with Race 614 bindings, seeking offers while looking for shorter-radius skis for USCSA slalom racing.