The Forum

DCSki members compare beginner ski lessons and terrain at Whitetail and Liberty, weighing instructor quality, crowding, progression, and what each mountain offers after lessons.

jn_freedman’s Whitetail visit prompts discussion of the resort’s ambitious unrealized expansion plans, trail history, snowmaking challenges, and the unusual Mirrors lodging project.

snowsmith reports that Baltimore’s Princeton Sports will close after 89 years, prompting discussion about the city’s shrinking ski-shop options and whether another retailer can fill the void.

JimK reports improving snow, expanding terrain, light crowds, and enjoyable skiing during two early-January visits to Canaan Valley, while members discuss snowmaking practices and the resort’s operating challenges.

Bob shares a striking drone video, noting that its precise flight path likely made the shot difficult and potentially painful to capture.

Oldensign asks where West Coast skiers can find a community like the former EpicSki, prompting recommendations for SkiTalk, avalanche reports, OpenSnow, and DCSki’s possible expansion.

DCSteaze criticizes Whitetail’s removal of the Jib Junction lift and downsizing of its terrain park, prompting debate over park resources, staffing, traffic, and Vail’s priorities.

Scott introduces new 12-month supporter benefits for DCSki donors, including ad controls and a Forum badge, while members ask about activation timing and share their experiences.

yotestang announces Whitetail Ski Patrol’s February 8 silent auction and fundraiser, inviting skiers to bid on items and support the volunteer and paid patrollers who serve the resort.

swoop reports on improving conditions at Snowshoe, praises the resort’s glades and snowmaking progress, and presses for Lower Shays to open before the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

NearJetties seeks an Edgie Wedgie or similar ski-training aid to borrow or buy in Alexandria after an online order and local shops failed to come through.

Danimals investigates a possible lost ski area near Shawnee Land, while Lastrun identifies it as The Cove’s tubing hill and distinguishes it from the historic Shawnee Land ski hill.