The Forum

DCSki members swap hilarious stories of foolish behavior and near-misses on ski slopes, lifts, parking lots, and roads -- including plenty of questionable decisions of their own.

wgo asks about renting alpine touring gear, prompting advice on Alpine Trekkers, AT and telemark setups, local rental options, and skiing parallel turns on telemark equipment.

EasternSkiBum shares details about the rescheduled Fresh Air Women's Clinic and Demo Day, a ski-and-snowboard event supporting a good cause.

Mountain Masher raises concerns about global warming’s potential impact on Mid-Atlantic skiing, prompting debate over local climate trends, Gulf Stream changes, El Niño, and snowmaking’s future.

Polski seeks advice on choosing among the Elan S12, Fischer RX8, and Volkl 5* to improve his Rossi Vipers’ high-speed stability and crud performance, with discussion focusing on ski flex and length.

powderpig shares a nostalgic Elk Mountain trip report, praising its varied terrain, snowfall, and uncrowded slopes while comparing the resort with Snowtime mountains and nearby Catskills destinations.

Vesty seeks advice on linking snowboard turns and understanding board twist, while Rusty explains edge changes, carving, speed control, and Whitetail’s lesson levels.

Tracy seeks affordable used skis and boots for her intermediate teenage sister, prompting members to offer several suitable ski and boot options.

Lisa is offering women’s size 8 Vans Circe Wallace snowboard boots, worn for three seasons, for $40.

Lisa is selling a gently used “Cold As Ice” snowboard jacket and pants outfit in red and black, sized for a woman’s 8, with photos available.

Lisa offers a lightly used Burton Custom 151 snowboard for $135, calling it a versatile all-around board and sharing her history with the model.

skier219 asks where to find more challenging Mid-Atlantic skiing within six hours of Williamsburg, prompting recommendations ranging from Blue Knob and Canaan Valley to Timberline and Whitegrass backcountry touring.