The Forum

The Colonel highlights FirstTracksVideo’s virtual skiing tours of familiar trails and suggests that helmet-cam footage could help add Mid-Atlantic ski areas to the collection.

JimK asks GGNagy to check his private messages.

Crush shares his return from life aboard a classic boat in Washington, D.C., to Park City, where he is rediscovering his enthusiasm for mountain living and the coming ski season.

kemperski alerts Triangle-area skiers to a local screening of Teton Gravity Research’s *Paradise Waits*, while nearby readers express interest but say they likely cannot attend.

ahpski asks about backcountry and glade-skiing options around Snowshoe, prompting discussion of new resort glades, nearby touring areas, trail pruning, and the risks of poaching.

Denis shares an early-season video of natural-snow skiing at Mad River Glen, prompting discussion of low-snow technique, unusual “tank” skis, and the coming ski season.

hoyadrew highlights Snowshoe’s $99 pass covering opening day through Christmas, and Blue Don 1982 welcomes the early-season deal.

Bob reports Killington’s early season opening, while others react to its surprise head start and note the favorable snowmaking conditions.

fishbane highlights several upcoming ski and snowboarding movie screenings in the Washington, D.C., area, while replies note a free Snowshoe lift ticket and ask about similar offers.

bob tracks a historically late Colorado ski-season start, weighing weak snowfall and warm forecasts against snowmaking prospects at Loveland, Arapahoe Basin, and Keystone.

Connie Lawn previews Liberty Mountain’s Fall Festival and Whitetail’s Winter Fest, highlighting family activities, live music, chairlift rides, and discounted season passes before winter arrives.

Snowsmith seeks affordable, condo-style lodging at Snowmass, prompting recommendations for nearby stays, public transportation, VRBO rentals, and sharing accommodations to reduce costs.