The Forum

Denis announces plans to attend this weekend’s Mad River Telemark Festival, noting the Vermont resort’s abundant recent snowfall and sharing event information.

JohnL shares Mad River Glen’s candid snow report and recalls Jay Peak’s similarly refreshing honesty in acknowledging disappointing conditions.

DCSki members marvel at Wintergreen and Liberty making snow in March, with discussion of targeted snowmaking and a skier’s plans to visit Wintergreen.

DCSki members celebrate a memorable weekend of powder and tree skiing at Timberline, then discuss organizing a volunteer project to clear and expand its glades.

johnfmh shares an article about changes at Cannon Mountain, prompting discussion of the New Hampshire resort and members’ plans for future Northeast ski trips.

Benito weighs Timberline against Blue Knob, ultimately reporting a rewarding Blue Knob visit while others discuss snowboard suitability, snow quality, terrain, crowds, and hazards.

Reisen shares an enthusiastic but candid review of Snowshoe, praising its snow and Western Territory while criticizing lift congestion, access, road clearing, pricing confusion, and strict off-piste policies.

Vesty seeks advice on late-March ski options within driving distance, with members pointing to Snowshoe and Timberline as likely choices and discussing Pennsylvania closing dates and possible deals.

DCSki members coordinate a weekend at Canaan Valley and Timberline, sharing ski plans, meet-up details, family activities, and predictions for snowy travel and conditions.

fred praises Timberline’s excellent snow and abundant terrain while criticizing its slow, leaky lifts, poor facilities, parking, bathrooms, smoking bar, and customer service, with others adding their own observations.

DCSki members trade playful reports on poaching the permanently closed Cherry Bowl Glades and debate whether skiers or snowboarders handle its tight, brushy terrain better.

KevR shares a report on Utah’s proposed 12,000-acre interconnected ski complex, highlighting its marketing potential alongside revenue-sharing challenges and concerns about environmental impacts.