The Forum

Bob laments poor early-season conditions across the Mid-Atlantic, while members discuss improving snowfall, frustrations at Seven Springs, and Canaan’s promising powder.

marzNC shares news of a new general manager at Hidden Valley, then corrects the post after realizing the announcement concerns the Missouri resort, not Pennsylvania’s Hidden Valley.

wfyurasko asks where to ski closest to Washington at midnight on New Year’s Eve, prompting memories of past events and tips on current celebrations at Timberline and Canaan Valley.

pagamony asks for affordable ski shops and nearby resorts for his daughter in Northeast Washington, prompting advice on local mountains, passes, traffic, and finding a skiing community.

wgo highlights TGR’s film about Michigan skiing, prompting a comparison with White Grass and discussion of films celebrating overlooked local ski cultures.

RunBikeSwim seeks advice on affordable, beginner-friendly ski areas near DC, timing, lessons, gear, and trip planning, prompting recommendations for local day trips, midweek visits, and repeated practice.

Zardog asks the DCSki community to support Liberty ski-racing instructor Dion’s recovery and shares memories of his mentorship and racing career.

Mongo asks whether Timberline’s holiday crowds are lighter than Snowshoe’s, prompting advice on timing and operating hours before members share a fun day on the mountain.

JimK shares early-season Massanutten ski reports, including laps on Showtime and the newly opened Diamond Jim, while members discuss the new Peak Express and upcoming terrain.

itdoesntmatter shares an article about the Epic and Ikon pass duopoly, sparking reflections on rising ski costs and nostalgia for Whitetail’s days under Irv Naylor.

Crush shares ski-film and video recommendations to spark stoke for the new season, while BaySailor adds a jaw-dropping Red Bull freestyle clip that gets Crush even more fired up.

bousquet19 learns that Camelback offers skiers age 70 and older $10 tickets at guest services, prompting broader discussion of senior pricing and its value to ski areas.