The Forum

kwillg6 questions rumors that Canaan Valley Resort might not open for skiing, while later reports confirm snowmaking, a new beginner area, and an operating tubing park.

The Colonel seeks to reconnect with Connie and Charles about joining their Wounded Warrior ski sessions, and Connie replies with her contact information.

JimK chronicles a 13-day western ski safari with Vince Kenney, covering seven resorts from Mt. Bachelor to Sierra-at-Tahoe while sharing vivid conditions, terrain, scenery, logistics, and local encounters.

Voila urges skiers to get their legs ready with an early trip to Timberline, citing light crowds, good terrain, favorable snowmaking weather, and a promising storm ahead.

oldensign highlights a Maine ski area’s reopening after three years, prompting hockeydave to jokingly suggest a similar arrangement for a struggling Western Pennsylvania resort.

TomH and fellow skiers urge Timberline to add a permanent intermediate bump run and leave powder ungroomed, with instructors explaining how more manageable terrain could improve lessons.

GRK reports on a weekday at Indiana’s Perfect North Slopes, praising its creative terrain and snowmaking while prompting comparisons with Paoli Peaks and other small ski areas.

Skiracerx previews Roundtop’s benefit race for Jeff “Biff” Beinhaur, while participants discuss conditions and lift issues before celebrating a $11,000-plus fundraiser and follow-up race.

Todd (chaga) shares a video of unconventional cross-country skiing at Canaan, prompting comparisons with groomed-racing clips and a request for more Whitegrass terrain-park footage.

DCSki members report generally good but variable conditions at Liberty, with manageable crowds early, softening snow, occasional thin spots, and concerns about an approaching warm spell.

JohnL’s Timberline report praises the natural-snow bumps on Almost Heaven, prompting members to discuss preserving powder and creating dedicated intermediate bump terrain.

hockeydave asks how to reach Seven Springs’ front side from the upper lot, prompting advice on routes, a short walk, and North Lot access on weekends and holidays.