The Forum

Johnfmh asks whether Timberline and other western resorts are making snow, while tgd reports limited natural snowfall and warming temperatures threaten the early-season base.

Scott announces a new DCSki feature allowing readers to add comments directly to Lost Ski Area profiles and view recent recollections in one place.

lridgerider welcomes DCSki with a firsthand report of a snowy Thanksgiving near Laurel Mountain, as members trade updates on natural snow and early snowmaking across the region.

JohnL asks how local ski schools handle lessons for skiers on older straight skis, prompting discussion of safety concerns, instructor limitations, and transitioning to modern equipment.

Johnfmh reports that White Grass is open for the season and plans to remain open as long as its fenced-in snow supply lasts.

Jimmy explains that skiers have been praying to the wrong Saint Bernard for snow, while Roy champions Ullr and Jimmy admits his pagan side agrees.

bawalker reports the season’s first flurries and biting winds near Wardensville, while others report snow in Blacksburg and anticipate the weekend’s football game.

DCSki members share early-season snow and snowmaking reports from Timberline, Wisp, and nearby resorts, while joking about opening dates and Timberline’s future upgrades.

dmh reports the season’s first flurries near Black Bear, while shearer519 spots snow in Pittsburgh and snowmaking at Seven Springs.

Roy reports spotting possible snowflakes in Woodbridge, prompting fellow snow-starved skiers to debate whether the misty night brought flurries or merely looked like snow.

Jimmy questions whether Canaan can meet its planned December 3 opening, prompting cautious predictions about snowmaking and comparisons with nearby Timberline.

JimK asks whether stand-alone ski parks with modest vertical, snowmaking, grooming, and surface lifts could succeed near colder suburban communities, using Oglebay Park as a possible model.