The Forum

Mountain Masher raises environmental concerns about Blue Knob’s new snowmaking pond, prompting debate over its water supply, construction standards, erosion, and the impact on public parkland.

bawalker outlines plans for a DCSki article on Corridor H, while members discuss construction delays, shifting completion schedules, and the highway’s future impact on ski travel.

tgd reports finding Timberline’s new Winterhaven ski trail largely cleared, prompting questions about its future snowmaking, difficulty, and opening date.

JimK shares a striking photo and scenic description of telemark skiing in Norway’s Lyngen Alps, where steep mountains rise above fjords north of the Arctic Circle.

JimK highlights Lance Armstrong’s punishing Tour de France climbs and pursuit of a seventh title, prompting members to recall witnessing the race and discuss elite endurance, sportsmanship, and performance-enhancing drugs.

JimK highlights Colorado’s I-70 traffic snarls, prompting a wide-ranging debate over ski-country rail, buses, highways, energy use, and the convenience of driving.

shearer519 shares photos and an on-the-ground report about Seven Springs’ summer construction, including a new steep slope, lift work, grading, snowmaking, and the Great Western trail cut.

Crush connects his love of fast, powerful skis to a recently purchased 1959 Oldsmobile, prompting Jimmy to share his own car memories and ask about the restoration plans.

rmcva shares updates on Snowshoe’s new season-pass technology, resort construction, and McCauley bridge work, prompting debate over expansion, data privacy, development, and rising costs.

JimK showcases North American ski areas with striking seaside views, highlighting their substantial vertical terrain and encouraging readers to explore the destinations further.

JimK shares a photo from an Indiana skibums’ spring 2004 Blackcomb Glacier big-air session, prompting playful commentary and a correction about the jump’s location and size.

RobertW shares photos and details of Seven Springs’ new North Face slope, while replies examine nearby construction, including possible condo expansion and future resort improvements.