The Forum

wgo reports on a fall Canaan Valley weekend featuring muddy Dolly Sods hiking, Blackwater Falls paddling, and unexpectedly lively visits to Davis and Thomas.

Members discuss Frank DeBerry’s departure from Snowshoe for Crystal Mountain, praising his customer-focused leadership and improvements while hoping Snowshoe’s next COO maintains that approach.

DCSki members compare Snowshoe lodging options for a father-son ski trip, weighing slope access, amenities, noise, parking, and early-booking discounts.

DCSki members compare a pre-Christmas and mid-February trip to Snowshoe, weighing natural snowfall, open terrain, snowmaking, crowds, and lodging costs.

DCSki members discuss Snowshoe’s 2018-19 schedule, new snowmaking equipment, early-season deals, water supplies, and concerns about the resort’s earlier closing date.

DCSki members compile dates and details for Mid-Atlantic ski sales and swaps, including resort-patrol fundraisers, equipment deals, and advice on finding gear.

swoop shares an exhilarating action-sports video, while superguy notes that one of the featured falls looked painful.

Bob highlights Southwest’s limited-time fare sale, with $49 to $129 tickets for select travel dates after Thanksgiving and during the first six weeks of 2019.

lkillick reports that a Ridiculous Pass can be upgraded to an IKON Pass by paying the price difference, potentially helping families adjust plans for upcoming ski trips.

ksampson3 flags Peak Resorts’ acquisition of Whitetail, Liberty, and Roundtop, prompting brief discussion about Snowtime owner Irv Naylor’s succession plans and the deal’s implications.

RodneyBD highlights Ski Center LTD’s new Gaithersburg location after the merger of longtime local ski stores, while members share impressions of its offerings, staff, and convenience.

Blue Don 1982 reflects on Weirton Steel’s demolition and the unexpected sight of snow guns controlling dust, prompting memories of family ties to the region’s declining steel industry.