The Forum

DCSki members envision Almost Heaven as a premier Mid-Atlantic resort, debating terrain, snowmaking, access, village design, development, and the balance between public skiing and real estate.

DCSki members revisit the long-discussed Almost Heaven and Tory Mountain proposals, weighing their skiing potential, snowmaking and water challenges, environmental concerns, and development prospects.

Johnfmh reports that Bill Bright’s Almost Heaven ski resort likely collapsed over an essential land parcel, with housing or conservation uses now replacing the proposed development.

johnfmh shares a Highlands Voice article about the proposed Almost Heaven resort, prompting debate over its mountaintop development plans, environmental impacts, wildlife, and regulatory hurdles.

DCSki members debate how Bill Bright’s proposed Almost Heaven resort became public, weighing its ski and real-estate prospects against environmental, financial, snowfall, and competition concerns.

johnfmh shares new details about Almost Heaven’s recent land purchases near Bonner Mountain, while replies connect the project to Bill Bright’s Glade Springs development and Winterplace’s “Almost Heaven” name.

myrto declares the proposed Almost Heaven ski resort is dead, prompting debate over its prospects, potential impacts on the valley, and whether Corridor H will eventually make it possible.

AndyGene asks whether West Virginia’s proposed ski areas are still viable, prompting updates on their status and accounts of challenging backcountry skiing on Mount Porte Crayon.

johnfmh reports two newly recorded land purchases for Almost Heaven Mountain Resort, prompting discussion of the proposed resort’s evolving footprint, possible village location, and potential impact on Mid-Atlantic skiing.

Chaga shares an enthusiastic report on skiing the private Piste Off Creek Ski Club in West Virginia’s high country, sparking playful speculation about other hidden backcountry areas.

JimK asks for definitive sources about Almost Heaven, a proposed but never-built ski area near Canaan Valley, and other unrealized West Virginia ski-resort projects.

Denis recounts finding extraordinary, Utah-like powder at Canaan Valley and White Grass after skipping work during a major snowstorm, with readers applauding his decision and asking about nearby lodging.