The Forum

WP_Employee announces Snowshoe’s new high-speed quad for the 2006-07 season, prompting debate over planned terrain expansion, crowding, resort development, and the mountain’s changing priorities.

The Colonel asks about Dalbello boots, and members explain the brand’s value and performance before he reports on fitting and adjusting his new ZX Supershorts.

DCSki members compare instruction at Liberty, Whitetail, Wisp, Roundtop, and nearby resorts, emphasizing instructor fit, recommendations, certifications, and the value of observing lessons before booking.

DCSki members debate how the January warm spell and rain will affect Mid-Atlantic ski areas, sharing conditions reports, weather forecasts, snowmaking prospects, and hopes for a return to winter.

bawalker highlights extraordinary snowfall and cold in Asia, prompting debate over global warming and optimism that the Mid-Atlantic’s winter could still turn around.

Roger Z and jimmy spar in a playful race toward 1,000 posts, trading poems and off-topic banter before jimmy recounts a Timberline collision and discusses skier responsibility.

RiverHill reports excellent equipment-buying and boot-fitting service at Pro Fit, while members compare experienced fitters and recommend shops across the Washington area and beyond.

Coach13 asks for the fastest route from Loudoun County to Snowshoe, and respondents favor I-81 to Route 55 as quicker, easier, and more scenic than the Route 33 alternative.

k_alice reflects on the special thrill of watching children gain skiing confidence, prompting stories about family progression, parental encouragement, and junior ski teams.

Jimmy and Roger Z trade playful jabs over their race toward higher post counts, while the conversation detours into a spirited debate over classic rock songs.

Heather reports excellent snow and manageable crowds at Seven Springs after a warm, rainy spell, while skiers discuss sticky conditions and the resort’s developing terrain parks.

JCHobbes asks whether resorts would allow Sled Dogs snowskates, prompting advice to choose steel-edged models and consider miniskis before deciding to pursue telemark skis instead.