The Forum

David highlights ESPN’s planned live broadcast from Snowshoe and wonders whether the publicity will attract more weekend skiers, while Ullr questions the resort’s appeal to some longtime visitors.

shearer519 reports that Seven Springs’ website was hacked and taken offline, while wojo notes updated websites and new rates at Whitetail and Liberty.

Kris asks whether rising gas prices will reduce short, marginal ski trips, prompting members to weigh fuel costs against snow conditions, lift prices, and the value of skiing locally or out West.

johnfmh shares a Guardian overview of South American skiing, sparking resort comparisons, plans for a group trip, and Swimmer’s firsthand report from Bariloche.

Pagamony announces Wintergreen’s planned new trail, while members assess its steep terrain, snow-holding potential, construction progress, and likely relief for Cliffhanger.

Roger Z shares Peggy Noonan’s lyrical tribute to West Virginia, prompting Jimmy to reflect on the state’s dramatic landscape and his personal affection for its mountains.

Scott confronts SkiNC over plagiarizing multiple DCSki articles, prompting members to discuss copyright enforcement, investigate the site’s ownership, and offer support.

JimK shares a striking view from Chamonix’s Aiguille du Midi, highlighting the Alps’ dramatic verticality and the spectacular Vallée Blanche glacier descent.

hockeydave reports on uncertain negotiations to reopen Laurel Mountain, sharing rumors about Seven Springs and other potential operators while locals discuss the resort’s future.

JimK shares photos of memorable ski warning signs from resorts across the West, prompting discussion of risky terrain, avalanche awareness, and turning his series into a homepage feature.

bawalker seeks advice about knee weakness while skiing, prompting discussion of conditioning, technique, medical evaluation, and whether rental boots or poor boot fit may be contributing.

Johnfmh reports that Timberline’s new Winterhaven access trail construction is back on track after a brief permit delay, while members question its flat sections and discuss beginner terrain, safety, and terrain parks.