The Forum

Bob reports that Arapahoe Basin will close June 3, nearly a month earlier than the hoped-for July 4 date, after a poor snow year reduced its base to 20 inches.

Blue Don 1982 shares a final look at Snowshoe’s remaining snow, prompting members to debate whether the mountain had a good season overall or merely a strong late season.

DCSki members compare 2018 upgrades at Mid-Atlantic resorts, highlighting Snowshoe and Whitetail investments in snowmaking and facilities while weighing broader year-round development.

marzNC examines Alta’s proposed lift and infrastructure upgrades, explaining their safety, reliability, and summer-use rationale while weighing environmental concerns and the resort’s evolving culture.

hoyadrew explores the path to PSIA certification, while instructors explain resort hiring, training and time commitments and offer perspective on eventually teaching overseas.

Denis shares hard-earned stories and advice from late-spring ski trips on Mount Hood and other high mountains, while readers compare Oregon conditions and discuss the risks of extreme weather.

hawaiiSnowboarderInDC introduces himself as a Telluride-experienced snowboarder seeking carpool and meetup partners for Mid-Atlantic powder days, Snowshoe trips, and longer adventures, while members offer resort and travel advice.

Blue Don 1982 shares a video from a friend’s January 2018 trip to Copper Mountain, offering a mid-May dose of winter skiing while readers await the next season.

bob highlights Southwest’s unusually broad summer fare sale, while members discuss affordable flights for western ski trips and other travel.

marzNC outlines Squaw and Alpine’s planned California Express gondola, Andy Wirth’s retirement, and the resorts’ evolving ownership and bid to create one of America’s largest ski areas.

oldensign reports on late-April skiing at Killington, finding strong coverage on Superstar but thin, muddy conditions elsewhere, while marzNC notes the resort’s upcoming infrastructure improvements.

oldensign highlights eight New England ski areas still operating in late April, while members discuss spring conditions, Killington timing, and additional late-season options such as Whiteface.