The Forum

Canaan Valley prepares for its December 15 opening as members discuss snowmaking conditions, operational decisions, and plans for building a base on the Tube Run.

oldensign reports that Aspen’s $6.50 lift-ticket promotion sold out after 12,000 purchases, prompting discussion of crowded slopes, limited early-season terrain, and whether the deal is worth the trip.

marzNC explains Red Mountain’s regulated online ownership offering, its independent vision and planned improvements, while other posters praise the resort and question the investment’s risks and value.

David_Ryan seeks advice on learning to ski at 55, with members urging him to visit his father in Maine and recommending local lessons, especially Massanutten, before tackling northern resorts.

wgo asks how far ahead to book Snowshoe lodging for an early-season trip, while members compare pricing, locations, booking flexibility, and pool access.

Jim Kenney recounts a memorable Whistler-Blackcomb trip filled with huge terrain, deep snow, challenging visibility, sightseeing, and advice for future visitors.

Blue Don 1982 reports strong coverage, short lift lines, and enjoyable early-season skiing at Snowshoe, while others share similarly positive opening-weekend experiences and observations about snowmaking.

Denis reports a storm-chasing powder day at Kirkwood, while fellow skiers admire his retirement flexibility and share their own plans for skiing beyond the Mid-Atlantic.

Pagamony asks for news about Timberline, prompting updates on its planned opening and snowmaking alongside debate over pricing, management, conditions, and the resort’s future.

Members share Mid-Atlantic Black Friday and Cyber Monday ski deals, compare restrictions and prices, and troubleshoot a difficult checkout process for Hidden Valley’s ticket sale.

pboulay shares a forecast suggesting a possible shift to colder, stormier weather in the eastern U.S. by mid-December.

Blue Don 1982 and other skiers track Snowshoe’s shifting opening plans, weather concerns, and limited Thanksgiving terrain before reporting a quieter-than-expected opening weekend.