The Forum

marzNC remembers Alta Mayor and Alta Lodge owner Bill Levitt, who passed away at 92, and notes that his family will continue operating the lodge.

Bumps describes repairing a deep rock strike suffered at Snowshoe, while later replies commend the fix and discuss skiing bumped-up terrain despite thin coverage.

Members compare helmet cameras for skiing and other outdoor activities, weighing GoPro’s HD video and waterproof design against lower-cost options and the challenges of editing high-resolution footage.

camp reports soft snow and virtually no crowds during a New Year’s Eve morning at Whitetail.

GRK asks whether music enhances skiing, prompting varied views on headphones, safety, slope awareness, lift conversations, and the appeal of hearing the snow itself.

scootertig seeks New Year’s Eve skiing within six hours, ultimately choosing Windham and Belleayre as members compare Catskills and Mid-Atlantic conditions, crowds, and terrain.

scootertig asks about crowds, driving time, and terrain at Catamount and Windham for a New Year’s trip, while replies compare nearby Catskills alternatives.

JimK highlights thesnowjunkies.com as a useful source for publicly available ski deals, while also recommending Liftopia and DCSki’s local bargain tracker.

Chaga shares a photo celebrating Canaan Valley’s excellent natural snow and rewarding powder conditions for snowboarders, drawing an enthusiastic response from David.

scootertig outlines an affordable Whitefish ski trip combining Amtrak’s Empire Builder, a ski-in/ski-out condo, and budget lift tickets, while members share resort, lodging, and train-travel advice.

Wojo seeks Copper Mountain lift-ticket deals for a January trip, and fellow skiers suggest multi-resort ticket packs, Descente jacket vouchers, and Frontier’s two-for-one offer.

Connie Lawn reports excellent late-December conditions at Liberty Mountain, where all 16 trails were open, and reflects on rebuilding her confidence through a ski lesson.