The Forum

Members seek confirmation of a reported Gunnar chair evacuation at Seven Springs and note recent chair evacuations at Whitefish and Breckenridge.

Members compare Mid-Atlantic ski conditions, praising Snowshoe and Hidden Valley’s coverage while lamenting Laurel Mountain’s limited opening without Lower Wildcat.

Camp shares a history of Northeastern skiing, while Bonzski adds an account of Sugarbush’s early beginnings.

Denis highlights Idaho’s free skiing passport for fifth- and sixth-graders, while replies clarify that out-of-state children qualify and compare it with Pennsylvania’s Snow Pass.

Members discuss Whitegrass’s redesigned website, noting changes to the Daily Report and its eclectic content while highlighting a memorable photo from Chip’s blog.

DCSki members exchange Christmas and New Year wishes, with one skier celebrating the holidays in the snowy Laurel Highlands and another trading ski laps for a beach trip.

DrSandy420 weighs Wisp’s holiday crowds, lift lines, ticket prices, and trail difficulty, while locals offer timing strategies, terrain advice, and alternatives for making the trip worthwhile.

OrangePeels asks how to safely fly skis on Southwest, prompting advice on padding, securing and drying equipment, baggage rules, carrying boots, and alternatives such as shipping or renting.

fosphenytoin weighs Big Sky against beloved Banff before choosing Big Sky for a late-February trip, while fellow skiers highlight its expansive intermediate terrain, quiet slopes, and new eight-passenger lift.

Wgo asks about using Ikon passes at Snowshoe, while other skiers share their experiences with lift access, Depot waivers, parking, discounts, and resort dining.

Camp reports that Bryce Resort is nearly fully open, prompting discussion of its limited trail count and comparisons with Peak Resorts’ opening progress.

Kemperski asks whether anyone will post a trip report from today’s CVR Pine Room outing.