The Forum

JimK shares photos and a report from a sunny, spring skiing meetup at Snowbird and Alta, while fellow skiers compare conditions, friends, and plans for future western trips.

SallyCat’s concerns about reckless skiers in crowded Pennsylvania resorts prompt advice to avoid busy periods and seek smaller areas, while members debate regional culture versus population density.

DCSki members share experiences starting children skiing between ages 2 and 5, emphasizing lessons, patience, frequent outings, and keeping the experience fun.

fishnski tracks an unusually unpredictable winter through forecasts, storm hype, and late-season snow updates, while fellow skiers share conditions, travel plans, and fresh-track reports.

bob celebrates his 366th day skiing Vail Resorts over six seasons, sharing impressive Epic Mix statistics including more than 8,000 lift rides and 13 million vertical feet.

lbotta reports that Mount Sunapee’s expansion won approval, while the Balsams advances its own plans, despite a difficult New England winter and opposition over potential development.

rbrtlav compares skiing and snowboarding based on personal experience, prompting debate over control, carving, collisions, blind spots, and whether equipment or technique gives either sport an advantage.

lbotta’s report of a fatal Cannon Mountain crash prompts discussion of helmet use, the risks of tree skiing, and adjusting behavior to match conditions and ability.

eggraid shares a detailed Telluride trip report featuring lessons, scenic runs, lodging, and mixed spring conditions, while a fellow visitor adds a sobering note about an in-bounds fatality.

VASki weighs Squaw Valley against Heavenly for his family’s first Western ski trip, with members comparing terrain, snow, views, lodging, and nearby alternatives before he reports a successful Squaw visit.

The Colonel previews cold, well-groomed conditions for Snowshoe’s closing weekend, while other skiers share their final runs, photos, and reflections on the season.

The Colonel examines a disappointing season of skiing and possible equipment, technique, and conditioning causes, while members suggest boot adjustments, lessons, and fitness work.