The Forum

JimK shares a report on FEMA’s Katrina response while checking on lbotta, prompting

snowcone celebrates the season’s first hints of winter, reporting early snow and freezing temperatures across several regions.

langleyskier shares an early-season glimpse of fresh snow on Mount Hood as seen from the Timberline webcam.

DCSki members debate how rising gas, lodging, and lift-ticket prices could affect Snowshoe and other Mid-Atlantic resorts, while exploring alternatives such as carpooling, trains, and more efficient vehicles.

The Colonel highlights Killington’s discounted $399 senior season pass, which includes access to several New England resorts and could save frequent skiers money.

DCSki members share firsthand trip reports from Whitetail, Timberline, Canaan, Jackson Hole, and Grand Targhee, covering conditions, crowds, terrain, lift lines, and ski experiences.

JimK asks how lesser-known Mid-Atlantic ski areas compare, prompting members to weigh Elk Mountain, Laurel Mountain, Sugar Mountain, Winterplace, Blue Mountain, and others on terrain, crowds, snowmaking, and accessibility.

kwillg6 asks how others are coping with preseason ski anticipation, prompting members to share biking plans, new gear, season passes, trips, ski films, and more.

johnfmh spots ski-related names among Bush officials as a possible omen for winter, while replies add Michael “Brown” and turn to the season ahead.

DCSki members share Utah trip advice covering resort and terrain choices, affordable lodging and

Bumps seeks advice on swapping into a Jiminy Peak timeshare, and skiers weigh its terrain, snow reliability, crowds, amenities, and proximity to larger Vermont resorts.

SCWVA asks about favorite ski shops after Ski Chalet’s closure, prompting recommendations and mixed experiences with local retailers, bootfitting, tuning, and resort-based service.