The Forum

Bob reports A-Basin’s July 4 skiing drew an enormous crowd, while marzNC notes that Snowbird also offered lift-served skiing for the holiday.

DCSki members share their 2018-19 ski-day totals, recounting standout trips, favorite resorts, powder days, and ambitious efforts to keep skiing into summer.

Bob reports an unusual early-summer snow forecast for Colorado’s high country, prompting Denis to marvel at the prospect and ask for a firsthand account.

Bob reports that A-Basin has extended its season through the last weekend of June, with a possible July 4 closing and fireworks show still under consideration.

kwillg6 seeks historical stories and materials for the Snow Sports Museum of West Virginia, highlighting new research into lost areas such as Shadow Mountain and Tory Mountain.

kwillg6 chronicles Canaan Valley’s business and infrastructure decline, while members debate Timberline’s uncertain future, utility problems, and possible efforts to renew the area.

Keith_Moon seeks advice on affordable skis for Eastern groomers, ultimately buying Elan Amphibio 80 Ti skis, while members discuss alternatives, ski characteristics, shipping mishaps, and delivery experiences.

Denis reports an unusually deep late-May powder season at Squaw Valley, while the conversation turns to Mammoth’s plans to remain open into August.

Keith_Moon explores buying a Snowshoe condo as a second home and rental, while owners share advice on locations, rental demand, pricing, HOA costs, and looming assessments.

Bob reports Breckenridge’s unprecedented late-season opening, while JimK shares excellent May skiing and members compare spring conditions and extended operations across the West and East.

Denis enthusiastically reports two exceptional late-season powder days at Squaw Valley, especially praising the effortless flow and abundant turns.

Scott seeks on-the-record Mid-Atlantic skiers’ reactions to Peak Resorts’ higher-priced passes, prompting debate over lost local discounts, dynamic pricing, and alternatives.