The Forum

Shotmaker recounts a nearly two-week spring Colorado ski trip, highlighting exceptional snow, challenging winds, high-altitude days, and memorable skiing at Winter Park, Breckenridge, and Vail.

pagamony shares an enthusiastic report from a February trip to Crested Butte, praising its deep snow, steep terrain, scenic setting, welcoming town, and remote, uncrowded feel.

HB reflects on Mountain Run’s failed resort dream and proposes renting her scenic lot to hikers, hunters, or photographers, prompting advice about development, access, insurance, and taxes.

Mongo recounts a first family trip to Sunday River, praising its excellent spring snow, empty slopes, long blue trails, and Jordan Bowl while noting limited lift operations and a comfortable Grand Summit stay.

SeniorSki asks why resorts with 100% snowmaking do not run every gun simultaneously, prompting explanations of water, pumping, piping, weather, and operating strategies.

DCSki members weigh late-season options across Vermont and New York, comparing snow coverage, open terrain, lift operations, closing dates, and value before driving north.

marzNC alerts skiers to Timberline’s 40% season-pass discount before April 1, while members weigh pass options, weekend crowds, and lodging strategies for next season.

DCSki members share and enjoy skiing-related April Fools jokes from Diamond Peak, the Adirondacks, and Mad River Glen.

A rescue at Mt. Baker prompts marzNC and other DCSki members to share tree-well dangers, rescue guidance, and their own close calls in deep snow.

oldensign introduces Vail’s My Epic Gear rental program as a way to avoid flying with equipment, prompting members to compare packing strategies and question its cost and corporate feel.

ZARDOG looks ahead to resorts bringing back events, school programs, and other pre-pandemic activities while navigating lift upgrades, growth pressures, and staffing changes.

DCSki members track Timberline’s 2022-23 season from Thanksgiving opening through late-March snow, sharing conditions, snowmaking updates, operating changes, lodging advice, and memorable ski days.