The Forum

Tim seeks lodging near Timberline, and members recommend nearby hotels, Canaan Valley and Blackwater Falls accommodations, condo rentals, and Thomas’s Fiddler’s Roost.

DCSki members compare favorite ski destinations, weighing terrain, snow, crowds, après-ski options, and value while debating resorts including Whistler, Aspen, Tahoe, Utah, Jackson Hole, and British Columbia.

JimK highlights Kicking Horse’s huge vertical, ambitious expansion plans, and striking scenery, while replies recall its early challenges and express excitement about skiing there.

bawalker provides a detailed update on Corridor H construction, reporting bridge delays that may postpone the Wardensville opening while work advances toward Moorefield and warning drivers about heavy police enforcement.

AnyaK’s search for relief from painful rental boots leads to advice on women’s boots, calf extenders, heel lifts, ski swaps, and finding a boot fitter before her affordable Dalbello purchase.

JohnL confirms that Blue Knob’s proposed sale fell through, prompting debate over the resort’s management, environmental damage, infrastructure, snowmaking, grooming, and business struggles.

JohnL asks whether Timberline expanded and officially added the Glade Runner trail after its unnamed, partially cleared debut last winter, prompting Warren to recall skiing it.

JohnL reports on the National Ski Expo’s bargains, resort representatives, and shortcomings, sparking debate over its remote location, declining appeal, free-ticket promotion, and ski-film quality.

Lietmotiv points readers toward volunteer opportunities at the X Games, noting the chance to meet people and enjoy the event while covering their own travel and lodging.

tromano returns to DCSki to say hello and test whether he can still post on the Forum.

Chuckie reports that Wisp has started making snow, prompting discussion about opening prospects, Timberline’s later target date, and Wisp’s upcoming $7 weekend.

Scott announces new DCSki Weather features, including a daily U.S. snow-cover map, while a reader’s navigation question prompts clarification about accessing localized forecasts.