The Forum

crunchy shares helmet-cam footage of a technical mountain-bike ride over Davis’s Moon Rock, while others recall their own challenging ascents and biking experiences.

Connie Lawn reports from Ski Roundtop’s Shawan Downs fundraiser, celebrating Irvin Naylor, Roundtop’s four-season attractions, and the coming ski season while readers

SeaRide celebrates Ski Whitetail’s long-awaited new trail map, while members examine renamed trails, terrain-park changes, new lifts, and a map trivia question.

JimK reports Bode Miller’s return to the U.S. Ski Team, prompting hopes for a strong comeback, discussion of his mental toughness, and a brief aside about the accompanying photo.

Denis asks for help posting images on the Forum, and GRK suggests using Photobucket because Flickr links were not working.

DCSki members trade jokes about McDonald’s and Subway distribution maps, regional restaurant oddities, and JohnL’s favorite food-focused Google mashup.

The Colonel reports surprisingly deep discounts on ski clothing at Ski Chalet’s Chantilly sale and notes the stores’ impending rebranding as Ski and Sun Sports.

therusty offers lodging through Arleta’s group for instructors attending the PSIA-E Pro Jam at Killington.

BushwackerinPA shares a funny, irreverent video about the Alpine Responsibility Code, later explaining its Whistler Ski School origins and the instructors featured.

pagamony shares a vivid report from a 28-day, 11,000-mile journey above the Arctic Circle, prompting discussion of Alaska’s landscapes, weather, road travel, and the logistics of an extended adventure.

bob reports that Loveland and Arapahoe Basin have begun making snow, sparking speculation over which resort will open first in the lower 48 for the 2009-10 season.

DCSki members track Loveland’s early snowmaking, speculate about an October opening, and weigh the excitement against concerns about early-season snow stability.