The Forum

JimK shares a photo and description of skiers preparing to descend Chamonix’s famed Vallée Blanche from the Aiguille du Midi.

JimK asks about Whitetail’s slope exposure, prompting members to clarify that its trails range from northeast to southeast rather than facing due south.

johnfmh shares a story about a city-operated ski resort running at a deficit, prompting debate over public recreation, affordable skiing, and government management.

johnfmh shares an article about the pioneers who transformed Aspen from a struggling mountain town into a world-class resort, prompting jimmy to reflect on the enduring ski-bum lifestyle.

Myrto offers a loaded 1997 Subaru Outback Limited for sale, highlighting its winter-driving ability and offering DCSki readers a discounted price.

JimK shares a news article about a ski-mask-related incident, prompting debate over whether such masks signal a terrorist or theft threat and why they are still called ski masks.

johnfmh shares news that Intrawest has lost its bid to expand Copper Mountain, marking a setback for the resort’s proposed development plans.

Johnfmh reports that American Skiing Co. will pay Triple Peaks to end its involvement with Steamboat Resort.

Scott announces and completes an upgrade to DCSki’s Message Forum, previewing broader site improvements while users adjust to the new software and share early reactions.

johnfmh highlights a New England season-pass price war and wishes similar competition would reach the Mid-Atlantic.

johnfmh proposes grooming Timberline’s Off The Wall into a steep black-diamond run, while others argue for preserving its challenging character with only occasional smoothing.

johnfmh reports that Vail Resorts is up for sale, prompting speculation about potential buyers and how a change in ownership could affect its ski areas and competition with Intrawest.