The Forum

bob shares forecasts for a polar vortex bringing Arctic cold, while later posts note natural snow and favorable snowmaking temperatures improving ski conditions across the Southeast.

Members welcome Whitetail and Liberty’s opening, then share updates on Whitetail’s lift outage, repair, terrain access, weather, and whether conditions justify a visit.

DCSki members compare all-season tire options for ski trips, with many endorsing Michelin CrossClimate 2s and others sharing experiences with Weathergrip, Yokohama, and winter tires.

Fosphenytoin asks whether to ski 7S, Laurel Mountain and Hidden Valley or Snowshoe over New Year’s, with members favoring the less-crowded Laurel Mountain and Hidden Valley option.

kwillg6 announces a new Snow Sports Museum of West Virginia exhibit about the state’s lost ski areas, including Tory, Timberline Four Seasons, and Job Knob.

itdoesntmatter shares a Facebook link reporting an apparent avalanche at Wisp.

hockeydave questions Seven Springs’ decision to replace the aging Blitzen lift, prompting debate over lift priorities, crowd management, and Vail’s broader investment strategy.

Laurel Highlands skiers track snowmaking, opening plans, lift problems, and Vail’s operations at Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, and Laurel Mountain while weighing early-season trip options.

Canaan Valley’s long-awaited upgrades, including improved snowmaking, rebuilt lifts, new grooming equipment, and management changes, fuel debate over the resort’s potential and future.

DCSki members track early snowmaking and opening plans across Mid-Atlantic resorts, while comparing terrain, conditions, crowds, and strategies for early-season skiing.

DCSki members share early-season reports from Mid-Atlantic resorts and Western destinations, finding surprisingly good coverage, manageable crowds, and varied conditions while swapping gear impressions and upcoming plans.

DCSki members recommend ski areas near Portsmouth, including Gunstock, Ragged Mountain, Tenney Mountain, Sunapee, and Pleasant Mountain, while noting that Sunday River may be too far.