The Forum

Dbren seeks advice on choosing a fly-to New England or Quebec ski destination for a February weekend, with members weighing crowds, terrain, lodging, village atmosphere, and driving logistics.

DCSki members trade memories and research on unbuilt ski areas and expansions, from Tory Mountain and Silver Creek to Whitetail, Massanutten, Snowshoe, and the Balsams.

Pagamony revisits Snowshoe after 15 years, prompting updates on terrain openings, snowmaking, lift operations, parking, the new lodge, and challenging holiday weather.

Stephen weighs nearby Epic resorts by moguls, atmosphere, and terrain, while members recommend Liberty, Roundtop, Hidden Valley, and Laurel Mountain and discuss early-season conditions.

Lets_go_skiing introduces a simple, home-built ski rack for organizing ski collections, and Bird Dog follows up by ordering versions in both available colors.

Laurel Hill Crazie reports strong New Year’s conditions and expanding snowmaking at Laurel Hill, while Stephen weighs the long drive and limited open terrain for a first Epic Pass visit.

bob shares forecasts for a polar vortex bringing Arctic cold, while later posts note natural snow and favorable snowmaking temperatures improving ski conditions across the Southeast.

Members welcome Whitetail and Liberty’s opening, then share updates on Whitetail’s lift outage, repair, terrain access, weather, and whether conditions justify a visit.

DCSki members compare all-season tire options for ski trips, with many endorsing Michelin CrossClimate 2s and others sharing experiences with Weathergrip, Yokohama, and winter tires.

Fosphenytoin asks whether to ski 7S, Laurel Mountain and Hidden Valley or Snowshoe over New Year’s, with members favoring the less-crowded Laurel Mountain and Hidden Valley option.

kwillg6 announces a new Snow Sports Museum of West Virginia exhibit about the state’s lost ski areas, including Tory, Timberline Four Seasons, and Job Knob.

itdoesntmatter shares a Facebook link reporting an apparent avalanche at Wisp.