The Forum

Anonymous reports that Mystic Mountain’s ski season has been extended, sharing the resort’s February and March operating dates for skiing, snowboarding, and tubing.

Mystic Mountain announces an extended ski season, with weekend skiing, snowboarding, and tubing scheduled through March 16.

Wayne Kelly announces 10 openings on a $299 weekend ski trip from Reston to Wisp, including bus transportation, lodging, meals, and lift tickets.

Forum members offer Timberline visitors advice on lodging and local dining, then debate the Golden Anchor’s food, service, views, and potential for a new restaurant concept.

Twin58 asks where to find discounted lift tickets near Washington, prompting members to share Ski Chalet deals, Blue Knob specials, and other retailer options.

Scott returns from his Vail trip after a brief absence, sharing plans to write about the experience despite a bad cold that prevented a visit to Steamboat Springs.

DCSki members weigh Massanutten’s skiing against Wintergreen while sharing sharply differing experiences with the resort’s free weekend and timeshare sales pitch.

RainKing highlights Weekend Adventures Magazine and its website as useful sources of information for ski trips in the Mid-Atlantic mountains.

Members clarify that Inner Ski and Ski&Golf are closing, then debate the liquidation sale, shrinking local ski-shop options, and alternatives for affordable equipment and personalized service.

Anonymous asks whether a Gaithersburg or Rockville ski shop, possibly called Ski Haus, is going out of business.

kitchengoddess is looking to buy used 198cm Rossignol Viper Z skis with bindings on a college-student budget.

twin58 announces Whitetail’s complimentary lift-ticket day for military members, firefighters, and police officers, while a reply notes Liberty’s similar offer and Guns and Gates race.