The Forum

Denis recounts an annual friends’ ski trip to Canaan Valley, with excellent conditions at Timberline and Canaan Valley Resort, hearty meals, and plenty of après-ski camaraderie.

Laurel Hill Crazie highlights a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article about lost ski areas and NELSAP, with David praising the piece.

TomH asks about quality ski tuning in Canaan Valley, prompting recommendations for local options and discussion of a potential specialized hand-tuning business.

appskiah invites skiers to visit Canaan Valley for just $2, prompting replies identifying the surrounding resorts and admiring the area’s distinctive mountain scenery.

skiobsessed reports a cold but enjoyable weekend at Seven Springs and asks about the resort’s hydration-pack policy, prompting skiers to share chairlift entanglement close calls.

bawalker asks whether a broken rivet on his Flow binding can be repaired, while others suggest contacting Flow or a qualified shop for help.

Chaga shares a lively video capturing a memorable powder day, drawing praise for its skiing, creative production, and fitting soundtrack.

JohnL raves about Timberline’s unusually deep, light powder and forgiving base for tree skiing, while other skiers share similarly epic runs, hunt for untracked terrain, and anticipate more snow.

DCSki members criticize a Liberty, Roundtop, and Whitetail radio ad that spoofed Billy Mays, with one employee recalling the resorts’ earlier, more entertaining advertising.

GRK asks whether to ski Roundtop or Liberty during an upcoming trip, and members recommend Roundtop for its bigger feel, mogul runs, and newly available beer.

Connie Lawn reports on a frigid Snowshoe media-tour weekend with Charles, praising deep powder, modern rental equipment, lodging, dining, and resort amenities while members debate terrain, costs, and hosted-trip objectivity.

Tucker reports that Canaan Valley has received more than 100 inches of snow by January 10, prompting discussion of snowfall records, conditions, and possible avalanche concerns.