The Forum

trickshotscott asks about Hidden Valley’s shuttered hotel, prompting discussion of a stalled Vail reopening effort, long-term neglect, and the resort’s broader ownership and investment problems.

swoop shares an emotional video about Plattekill’s independent spirit, prompting members to discuss its terrain, community, history, and appeal as a skier-focused Catskills mountain.

Scott revives DCSki’s free-form Untopic, sharing his pole-barn project as members trade updates on music, cycling, and their favorite barbecue spots.

Laurel Hill Crazie shares old expansion plans for Timberline and Laurel, prompting memories of unrealized Mid-Atlantic resort projects and a note about Timberline’s current year-round appeal.

Scott previews DCSki’s major technical overhaul, then shares new archival, resort, forum, and performance features as members explore the redesigned site and report data issues.

Dean asks about replacing his all-mountain skis as local consumer demo days disappear, prompting suggestions for premium rental programs and discussion of why demos have declined.

Scott shares details on 2026 ski swap and trade-in events, including Pro-Fit’s Leesburg gatherings, and invites readers to add other local swaps.

DCSki members compare plans for local, New England, and Western ski trips, weighing pass options, first-time destinations, snow reliability, and flexible travel strategies for the 2026 season.

marzNC highlights Indy Pass’s expanded 2026-27 lineup, while members debate its limited sales model, changing resort partnerships, and value for traveling skiers.

ZARDOG reflects on whether to retire from high-risk skiing after extensive surgeries, prompting advice about adapting pace, staying active, and finding rewarding lower-impact pursuits.

Scott introduces DCSki’s new Resort Matcher, which recommends Mid-Atlantic ski areas based on users’ location, preferences, passes, amenities, and current forecast conditions.

Scott introduces DCSki’s beta Time Machine, an AI-assisted exploration of Forum and article archives by ski season, and explains how its underlying technology and archival data work.