The Forum

Snowsmith asks for opinions on Kastle skis, especially the highly regarded MX 88, and MikeC’s positive experience helps reinforce their reputation for performance and quality.

gtop and other DCSki members lament summer’s arrival and long for snow, while Business Bruce points out that western ski country is still enjoying spring conditions.

bob reports that exceptional snowfall is keeping A-Basin open into June, while later replies note similarly strong late-season conditions at Aspen and Snowbird.

Business Bruce shares a video from Wisp’s late-May riding, marking the end of the East Coast season before heading west to film at Snowbird.

Chaga shares a rainbow-lit Blackwater River canoeing route near Timberline, prompting questions about water conditions and a brief discussion of Timberline’s upcoming season passes.

Denis recounts a frightening slide while spring skiing Mt. Washington’s summit snowfields, prompting fellow members to express relief and emphasize the importance of respecting the mountain.

Denis shares an old Mt. Washington lightning encounter and spring summit-skiing reports, then mentions plans to return over Memorial Day weekend.

SCWVA reports that heavy snow canceled a Tour of California stage near Tahoe, prompting talk of a future Epic Gathering and debate over snowpack and global warming.

Business Bruce shares a video from Big Boulder’s May 7 terrain-park day, praising the excellent conditions and lift-served spring skiing.

Denis recounts a challenging, rewarding three-day Mt. Hood trip, with shifting weather, closed lifts, avalanche concerns, and surprisingly good fresh tracks in wind-deposited snow.

Denis reports on SkiVT’s annual Stowe Partee, where skiers embraced challenging spring conditions before later updates highlighted fresh May snow and uphill turns.

Denis shares an astonishing report on backcountry skaters covering Yosemite’s eastern Sierra, while djop marvels at their lightweight skis and extreme uphill and downhill skiing.