The Forum

fishnski tracks a parade of Mid-Atlantic snowstorms, while members trade forecasts, travel plans, resort conditions, and glowing reports from a powder-filled weekend in Canaan Valley and Timberline.

Reedd asks whether spending $160 on used Volkl Vectris V30 skis with new Marker bindings was worthwhile, prompting advice on used gear, ski swaps, and getting out to ski.

JohnL reports being stranded in Utah after a canceled flight, sharing highlights and ski photos from the Epic Gathering while friends tease him about missing Mid-Atlantic powder.

scootertig reports a short Friday afternoon session at Liberty during improving snowfall, while others weigh the risks of worsening roads and missing the weekend storm.

hendlerj offers empty seats on weekend flights from Gaithersburg to Vermont for skiing at Stowe, Smugglers’ Notch, or Bolton Valley, but struggles to find takers for Presidents’ Weekend.

Denis reports a snowy, crowded powder day at Mammoth and looks ahead to seeking quieter, untracked terrain at nearby June Mountain.

wgo asks whether fresh snow or Super Bowl Sunday will have a bigger impact on Wintergreen crowds, prompting predictions about road conditions, afternoon congestion, and nearby alternatives.

Forum members compare snowfall totals across the Mid-Atlantic, make plans for powder skiing at Timberline and Canaan, and report on Snowshoe’s storm-day conditions.

Denis reports on skiing Mt. Baldy near Los Angeles, highlighting its steep terrain, deep history, and backcountry potential as Southern California skiers share their experiences and enthusiasm.

marzNC reports on skiing Massanutten during a major snowstorm, describing deepening snowfall, challenging ungroomed bumps, reduced visibility, and increasingly difficult road conditions.

curih weighs winter tires against AWD for safer ski trips from Baltimore, as members compare tire choices, Subaru performance, chains, storage, and winter-driving techniques.

wgo reports that Smugglers’ Notch rebounded from rain and limited terrain to excellent skiing, while its children’s programs made the resort especially successful for a family vacation.