The Forum

shearer519 alerts skiers to a survey offering free Stratton lift tickets, while replies confirm the promotion appeared in SKI magazine and note that the initial quota filled quickly.

Jimmy reports missing resort rankings in Ski Magazine and asks about telemarking’s “pinhead” terminology and nearby food, prompting explanations and recommendations from fellow skiers.

JimK shares photos of legendary skiers including Glen Plake, Warren Miller, Jonny Moseley, Alberto Tomba, Wayne Wong, and Tommy Moe, highlighting their enduring love of the sport.

bawalker searches for a manual Subaru Outback while members offer car-buying and financing advice, debate winter driving, and launch a heated discussion about eminent domain and proposed West Virginia development.

Heather asks why stars appeared by her name, prompting an explanation of the Forum’s user-rating system and playful recognition of her Laurel Mountain knowledge and cloud-skiing skills.

A Langley High School ski club leader asks about Timberline’s group lodging and package, while members weigh its convenience, snow reliability, and the best timing for a school trip.

PAC seeks feedback on the upcoming Telepalooza 2006 at Seven Springs, while members discuss instructors, telemark equipment mounting, and whether newcomers should attend to learn the technique.

wgo shares updates on Wisp’s North Camp expansion and Wintergreen’s planned terrain, while urging Wintergreen to preserve powder, add moguls, and explore a gladed run.

skiTLINE shares the Farmers Almanac’s prediction of a severe, snowy winter in the East, prompting skepticism about its forecasting accuracy.

Queenoftheslopes kicks off a lively debate over winter predictions, with members weighing almanac forecasts, weather patterns, historical analogs, and hopes for a snowy Mid-Atlantic ski season.

bawalker shares photos of unusually early fall color near Wardensville, prompting discussion of drought stress, elevation, regional differences, and possible implications for the coming ski season.

A Laurel Mountain ski patrol refresher sparks questions about the resort’s potential reopening, though Heather reports that no definite news is available yet.