The Forum

lbotta reports that Tenney Mountain is preparing to reopen after a decade-long closure, while a reply notes uncertainty surrounding Saddleback and other New England developments.

DCSki members share memorable high, exposed, windy, and barless lift rides, then consider whether safety bars reduce actual risk or mainly ease psychological discomfort.

Antoine reviews a week skiing Snowflex in Virginia’s summer heat, covering the lifts, terrain-park-focused setup, soft surface, jumps, and drawbacks such as slow runouts and ripples.

DCSki members weigh Ragged Mountain’s terrain and glades for a four- or five-day trip, with suggestions to add nearby resorts and off-slope activities for variety.

JimK reports that SnowJournal’s shutdown made many of his hosted ski photos disappear, prompting discussion of digital preservation before members note that the site returned in a stronger new form.

JimK shares photos and memories of deep-snow skiing during the 2010 Snowpocalypse, prompting others to revisit powder days at Blue Knob, Snowshoe, Whitetail, and beyond.

David highlights rockered trail-running shoes and his enthusiasm for getting outside, while replies raise questions about snow, rocky terrain, injury risks, and demanding hikes.

bob reports Keystone’s scheduled 2015-16 opening date as November 6, noting that Loveland and Arapahoe Basin may open earlier without announcing dates in advance.

bob previews a generally normal East Coast winter forecast, with warmer conditions in the north and colder, wetter weather expected across parts of the Southwest and Tahoe region.

hockeydave and other Laurel Mountain supporters track repeated efforts to reopen the ski area, debating potential operators, state funding, infrastructure needs, and Seven Springs’ eventual involvement.

Breck04 asks how to help his daughter adjust from forgiving western snow to Snowshoe’s hard-packed, skied-off conditions, prompting advice on technique, equipment, lessons, and quieter slopes.

Members discuss plans to revive New Hampshire’s historic Balsams Resort, including its ambitious scale, snow quality, terrain, wind turbines, and progress toward construction.