The Forum

Scottyb shares a Voile-USA coupon code offering $20 off purchases of $150 or more through Sept. 30, 2010.

GRK shares a photo-filled report on hiking, climbing, biking, and exploring New Paltz and the Shawangunks, while others add recommendations and memories of the area.

Scott shares Atomic’s recall of potentially faulty 1998–2002 bindings, while later posters report similar failures in non-recalled 2003 and 614 models and question Atomic’s response.

djwoz announces the Frederick Ski Club’s 2011 Western ski trips to Park City, Lake Tahoe, and Winter Park, including airfare, transportation, and multi-resort lift tickets.

David shares a used-bike listing, prompting a playful exchange about its exaggerated mountain-bike abilities, Nigerian scams, and the questionable virtues of an old K2 model.

DCSki members debate West Virginia’s $21 million investment in Canaan Valley, weighing lodging upgrades against ski-area improvements and Timberline’s competitive concerns.

GRK shares Wintergreen’s planned upgrades, including new snow guns, rental equipment, and a beginner-area conveyor, while members discuss snowmaking capacity and the best driving routes.

gizmosnow reports that SKIING magazine is ending regular print publication in favor of an interactive digital edition, prompting concerns about access for readers without an iPad.

Business Bruce shares a trailer for “Right Coast Right Time,” prompting comments about Seven Springs’ terrain parks and hopes for more skier footage in the full film.

A proposed sale of free Snowshoe lift-ticket vouchers sparks a heated debate over ethics, resort promotions, resale policies, and Snowshoe’s decision to discontinue the program.

Fishnski reports heavy August snowfall in the Alps and Russia, prompting discussion of Hintertux’s summer skiing, early-season powder, and occasional fog.

fishnski highlights an unusually snowy Australian winter and wonders about skiing Down Under, while langleyskier notes the impressive August snowfall and Melbourne’s normally dry climate.