The Forum

fishnski shares an early forecast teaser from meteorologist Big Joe Bastardi.

FreshPow reports Whitetail’s effort to bring liquor sales to dry Montgomery Township, prompting debate over resort expansion, family atmosphere, and local control before voters reject the referendum.

Tucker asks whether DCSki held its usual end-of-season poll ranking Mid-Atlantic resorts for amenities, skiing, terrain parks, and other features.

JimK shares a ski video to beat the summer heat, while chaga adds recent Canaan Valley footage and recalls a feature on an unusual ski destination.

DCSki members trade reports and wish lists for Mid-Atlantic improvements, including Snowshoe lift and connectivity plans, Wisp’s new glades and bump runs, and better snowmaking, grooming, and biking facilities elsewhere.

Blue Don 1982 shares Snowshoe’s 2013-14 Liftopia ticket pricing, while bousquet19 jokes about the seemingly limited availability.

Blue Knob’s GM Doug Houck resigns, prompting discussion of his accomplishments, the resort’s finances and broken chairlift, and hopes for continued improvements under new leadership.

fmi1 asks what’s new for Seven Springs, prompting discussion of stalled western expansion plans, possible glade and snowmaking improvements, and long-deferred lift upgrades.

DCSki members compare

Members share late-season Colorado snow reports, debate Timberline’s slow lifts and terrain capacity, and eventually turn to summer solstice hopes for the coming winter.

Denis shares a June 9 video showing lingering snow on Mount Washington, prompting discussion of late-season skiing records and his memorable, challenging Tuckerman Ravine trips.

bob shares a trailer for Teton Gravity Research’s upcoming ski film, while Denis recommends a more understated favorite, *Big Mountain, Little Skier*.