The Forum

lbotta reports Northern New England’s first measurable snow of the season, with several inches coating the mountains and colder weather improving snowmaking prospects.

lbotta notes that Snowshoe receives a favorable rating in Ski Magazine’s 2017 resort rankings.

bob shares a historical look at Arapahoe Basin in 1946-47, when lift tickets cost just $1.25 and the resort had yet to earn its “Legend” reputation.

lbotta reports that Killington has fired up its snow guns, marking the first snowmaking of the New England season as chilly temperatures settle in.

Denis points skiers toward OpenSnow.com as the season approaches, suggesting it is time to start monitoring snowfall forecasts.

wvrocks highlights Alpine Ski Shop’s upcoming ski swap in Sterling, noting the strong turnout expected after the Ski Center swap’s cancellation and the event’s support for Timberline Ski Patrol.

Bob shares a forecast calling for a potentially snowy 2016-17 winter in Colorado, driven by La Niña conditions.

Bob wonders whether anyone tried skiing on the hail that blanketed Colorado Springs, recalling a similar storm he saw in Lubbock, Texas.

Thefortrees asks for recommendations for a DC-area ski shop selling tech-compatible alpine touring boots, hoping to try them on before buying.

Canaan Valley Resort announces expanded ski, snowboard, and ice skate rentals, along with 12 new snow guns that will double snowmaking capacity for the coming winter.

wojo shares Ski Tracker data and proposes using vertical, distance, and ascent metrics to compare the on-slope skiing experience at different resorts.

lbotta reports on major expansion plans at Mount Sunapee and the Balsams, including new lifts, trails, lodges, expanded terrain, and key regulatory approvals.