The Forum

Lou plans to ski Loon Mountain during a business trip to Boston, exploring Eastern spring skiing and reporting on late-season conditions in New Hampshire and Vermont.

bman warns that Ski Blades’ non-release bindings can cause severe leg injuries and urges manufacturers to offer safer release-binding designs.

Mo shares a humorous list of creative ways to simulate the ski season during the offseason.

Scott’s April Fools article about a supposedly new resort near the ocean briefly sparks skepticism before readers realize the joke and praise the surprise.

AirHawk questions Snowshoe’s claim about uninterrupted trail openings, while Jim Kelly and others clarify the resort’s snowmaking closures and praise its consistently strong coverage.

As the Mid-Atlantic season winds down, Scott asks for summer ideas and western trip plans, while Roy shares an adventurous report from Copper Mountain and Arapahoe Basin.

Forum members trade late-season snow reports, debate whether local resorts closed prematurely, and share advice and contrasting experiences at Snowshoe, Wisp, Liberty, Roundtop, Seven Springs, and Timberline.

twin58 reports on Olympic downhill champion Bill Johnson’s serious crash at Big Mountain, sharing updates on his condition and the worldwide support for his recovery.

Gill reports her first bike ride of the season on the Difficult Run Trail, describing a 12- to 15-mile outing, surprisingly dry conditions, and rusty handling skills.

twin58 alerts skiers to Windham’s limited-time, $20 midweek lift vouchers, available online for advance purchase through the end of the season.

DCSki members trade candid reports on Liberty’s icy, variable conditions, grooming, crowds, and snowmaking while comparing the resort with Whitetail and Roundtop and questioning official snow reports.

Anonymous asks about late-season discounts at Liberty and Roundtop, while Finsout explains that Roundtop typically lowers prices as trails close and may shut down after the coming weekend.