The Forum

Scott announces DCSki’s second annual survey, inviting readers to vote for favorite resorts and provide feedback on the site.

EasternSkiBum highlights Washingtonian’s local skiing rankings, which name Snowshoe the best overall resort, with Blue Knob, Elk Mountain, Hidden Valley, and others leading individual categories.

Scott announces a new DCSki feature allowing readers to add comments directly to Lost Ski Area profiles and view recent recollections in one place.

Johnfmh reports that White Grass is open for the season and plans to remain open as long as its fenced-in snow supply lasts.

JimK asks whether stand-alone ski parks with modest vertical, snowmaking, grooming, and surface lifts could succeed near colder suburban communities, using Oglebay Park as a possible model.

Snowmakers asks for recommendations, maps, and aerial photos of legal backcountry snowboarding routes in national parks around Virginia’s Alleghany, Greenbrier, and Bath counties.

JimK shares a photo of Ski Roundtop’s Ramrod trail while celebrating the Pennsylvania resort’s 41st anniversary and reflecting on Snow Time’s role in its longevity and regional growth.

HkyGrL2 offers women’s Salomon snowboard boots and Burton bindings for sale, providing condition, sizing, pricing, and contact information for interested buyers.

Lietmotiv points readers toward volunteer opportunities at the X Games, noting the chance to meet people and enjoy the event while covering their own travel and lodging.

tromano returns to DCSki to say hello and test whether he can still post on the Forum.

catskills suggests breaking up the drive to Killington by skiing Belleayre for the afternoon on Dec. 17, when lift tickets are only $15.

bawalker announces a newly formed Valley Ski Club near Winchester, offering organized trips, carpooling, group discounts, and opportunities to meet fellow skiers and snowboarders.