The Forum

SharonG asks which Mid-Atlantic resort would best introduce her young cousins to skiing or snowboarding, prompting recommendations for beginner-friendly Liberty, Whitetail, and other less-crowded options.

ski_guy_59 remains optimistic about a strong winter despite the delayed snow, while lbotta jokingly calls for magical help to bring the flakes.

Coltrane73 offers two pairs of used La Croix Authentic skis with Marker M48 bindings, in excellent condition, for $150 per pair.

An anonymous reader asks whether Scott is single, prompting a playful exchange about his busy schedule and nonexistent social life.

Johnfmh reports Killington’s early-season opening after four inches of snow, while Chad notes that the resort soon claimed five runs were open.

twin58 shares Hawksnest’s claim that police patrols and DUI enforcement caused its decline, while others question that explanation and point to the resort’s limited terrain, pricing, and transportation alternatives.

DCSki members weigh Snowshoe against Vermont for a family’s early-season Christmas trip, considering uncertain conditions, snowmaking, cross-country skiing, prices, and last-minute flexibility.

An anonymous skier training for the American Birkie asks about Rock Creek Park’s weekend roller-skiing group and seeks used skate-style roller skis.

Scott announces the D.C. National Ski and Snowboard Expo’s new location, while readers criticize its distance from Metro and the $5 admission fee.

johnfmh shares a late-October Snowshoe webcam photo showing fresh snow, with the resort’s opening day just 22 days away.

lbotta shares an upbeat winter forecast, offering hope to skiers who are weary of warm weather.

John asks where to find accurate Snowshoe weather reports, prompting members to compare resort-specific forecasts with lower-elevation Elkins data and share a surprise six-inch snowfall.