The Forum

NMski asks whether SOLE insoles can be molded in running shoes for ski boots, prompting advice to heat-mold them in the boots and consider a custom footbed.

Connie Lawn shares an inspiring New Year’s ski day at Liberty Mountain while managing Parkinson’s disease, highlighting adaptive instruction, family support, and the resort’s snowmaking.

hoyadrew reports on affordable first-time visits to Wintergreen and the Homestead, while members discuss lodging, discounted tickets, beginner-friendly options, and nearby alternatives.

Kris asks for advice on teaching his six-year-old son at Timberline, and members recommend the resort’s children’s program while suggesting a separate beginner lesson for his adult brother-in-law.

Blue Don 1982 shares a snowy New Year’s trip report from Peek’n Peak, where fresh lake-effect snow provided excellent coverage despite the resort’s modest terrain.

Wolverine asks for solutions to fogging prescription ski goggles, prompting recommendations for over-the-glasses models, prescription inserts, and Smith’s turbo-fan goggles.

Blue Don 1982 celebrates Snowshoe opening Cupp Run despite warm weather, prompting a broader comparison of Snowshoe, Timberline, Canaan Valley, and Silver Creek.

Bumps shares his family’s first-tracks cat ride at Smugglers’ Notch, including a GoPro video of the ski and snowboard descent with his son.

Skicat asks why Timberline was ungroomed over Christmas, while other skiers explain the warm-weather challenges and report better conditions on surrounding days.

DCSki members share their holiday weekend ski plans and reports from resorts and backcountry destinations, including Snowshoe, Massanutten, Wisp, Wintergreen, Utah, and France.

wojo is ready to ski and asks for recommendations on worthwhile destinations within driving distance.

Denis recounts a frightening tree-well-like accident in foggy Lassen backcountry terrain, prompting discussion of terrain hazards, guiding decisions, vertigo, and lessons from others’ close calls.