The Forum

Members look for silver linings in a disrupted ski season, sharing reflections on memorable challenges, canceled trips, falling gas prices, injuries, and accomplishments such as reaching Kachina Peak.

Forum members discuss limited uphill access at Colorado resorts and the possibility of late-season skiing, while noting lodging closures and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.

As Vail and Alterra resorts close amid the escalating COVID-19 outbreak, DCSki members debate safety at remaining open areas and whether any ski resorts will reopen soon.

DCSki members track a struggling Mid-Atlantic season, sharing late-season conditions, resort snowmaking efforts, weather updates, and a few bright spots as closures approach.

The Colonel explains why widespread ski-area closures are necessary during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing social distancing and protecting resort employees and visitors.

The Colonel suggests midweek skiing as a crowd-free activity during school closures, but members note coronavirus concerns and rapidly spreading resort shutdowns.

ParkCrewDrew shares Wisp’s announcement that skiing and other mountain activities would close early for the 2019-20 season because of COVID-19 and Maryland’s restrictions on large gatherings.

BrianV outlines his plan to take Amtrak from Washington to Stowe for a ski weekend, with members suggesting airport, rental-car, taxi, and shuttle options.

Bob reports Colorado’s first COVID-19 case tied to skiing at Keystone and Vail, while members consider the virus’s potential impact on spring-break travel, conferences, and mountain tourism.

RodneyBD questions Wisp’s reliance on portable snow guns, while replies explain snowmaking labor constraints and credit the resort for keeping most terrain open in difficult weather.

DCSki members compare when Mid-Atlantic resorts begin late-season rates, reduced hours, and spring skiing, while weighing remaining conditions and closing prospects.

marzNC tracks 2019-20 Epic, Ikon, and Mountain Collective changes, pricing, and resort access, while members compare alternatives and weigh the best passes for their families and travel plans.