The Forum

PatrickDelaney asks about better places to sell used skis in the D.C. area, while members suggest Craigslist and Geartrade and explain why timing and realistic pricing matter.

Denis and skier219 recount a memorable Alta powder day with fellow DCSki skiers, while later posts extend the gathering to Snowbird and compare fresh-snow adventures elsewhere in Utah.

Connie Lawn reports on a successful Wounded Warrior Weekend at Liberty, noting the soft snow, Sunday rain, and upcoming Colorado ski trip.

JimK organizes DCSki’s annual Blue Knob gathering, with members coordinating lodging, meeting times, conditions, and ultimately celebrating a successful weekend of skiing and camaraderie.

Denis proudly reports that his 13-year-old grandson Conor finished third in Mad River Glen’s grueling Vertical Challenge after completing 27 top-to-bottom runs.

Denis detours through Humboldt National Forest during his 2011 ski road trip, finding excellent cross-country skiing and striking scenery along a remote Nevada route.

PatrickDelaney offers a Yakima roof-rack system and Powderhound ski attachment for sale, later reporting that all components except the ski attachment have sold.

PatrickDelaney is selling a lightly used pair of 148cm Rossignol Scratch Girl FS twin-tip skis with bindings for $200, highlighting their versatility in the park, bumps, and all-mountain terrain.

Bumps recounts a fast final run at Elk that ended in a painful fall, while follow-up replies offer reassurance, lift-line banter, and concern over his lingering leg injury.

KeithT jokes that Brian D. may tolerate criticism of his tuning skills, but questioning his waxing technique could be another matter.

The Colonel coordinates a DCSki meetup at Alta with Denis and Abe, while skier219 suggests an afternoon gathering and JohnL notes he must leave that day.

GRK reports on a crowded but enjoyable Wintergreen visit with his daughter, sparking discussion of mogul formation, resort comparisons, and plans for future local ski days.