The Forum

Denis reports an outstanding opening day at Mad River Glen, describing light powder, challenging natural-snow conditions, and an exhausting five-run session with his family.

TGV announces Timberline’s new interactive snow report, credits the persistent feedback that made it happen, and reports excellent conditions in the resort’s newly opened natural-snow glades.

DCSki members compare routes from the Washington area to Timberline, weighing Corridor H shortcuts against winter safety concerns on Greenland Gap and alternate roads through West Virginia.

Scootertig and other DCSki members track a potentially snowy post-Christmas storm, weighing model forecasts and its possible impact on local ski areas.

MephitBlue plans a pre-holiday ski day at Roundtop or Whitetail and invites others to join, while Camp says he expects to be at Whitetail with his son.

DCSki members compare Liberty and Whitetail for a crowded New Year’s trip, weighing lift lines, terrain, lessons, nightlife, and convenience before eggraid leans toward Liberty.

Pagamony celebrates the rituals of preparing for a ski trip, then reports excellent packed-powder conditions, light crowds, and beautiful snowfall during a Snowshoe visit.

myrto asks whether Timberline’s Cherry Bowl has reopened, prompting explanations that the glades remain closed and hazardous, along with discussion of their history and nearby bike-trail work.

mikeh is selling a nearly new pair of 2009-10 Lange Super Banshee ski boots in size 10 after finding they were too large.

Denis celebrates sublime powder skiing in Whitegrass’s woods, prompting members to discuss conditions, snowshoeing and touring access, rental gear, and plans for first visits.

Skiobsessed asks how Wintergreen and Massanutten compare with other Mid-Atlantic resorts, prompting advice on terrain, crowds, lift layouts, parking, and strategies for avoiding lines.

TGV asks iPhone users to test visitcanaan.com/timberline, prompting feedback on trail reports and a humorous debate about technology versus actually skiing.