The Forum

djop reminds anyone helping with Laurel Ridge trail work to register with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Zardog compiles and updates a 2022 ski swap list for Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, while members add events, share updates, and report on their buying and selling experiences.

marzNC highlights West Virginia’s 2022-23 ski passport for fourth- and fifth-graders, then adds Utah’s broader, nonresident passport option for families planning Western trips.

DCSki members explore the history and geography of skiing south of the Mason-Dixon Line, from Southern ski areas and high peaks to backcountry routes and spring conditions on Mount Washington.

ZARDOG chronicles his recovery from lumbar laminectomy and fusion, sharing rehab milestones, restored mobility, and plans to return to skiing in December or January.

wgo flags concerns about Corridor H’s planned route, while members debate extending it to Strasburg and weigh travel-time, safety, economic, and funding considerations.

superguy shares news that Blue Knob founder Ed Petsonk was posthumously inducted into the Pennsylvania Snowsports Museum Hall of Fame, with his son accepting the honor.

bob reports that Minnesota’s Wild Mountain and Andes Tower Hills opened first in North America, prompting speculation about whether the state has ever won the season-opening race before.

wgo reports that Arapahoe Basin plans to open Sunday with a single mid-mountain run, while hoping the Colorado resort can expand its terrain soon.

SuicideSix shares a fun session skiing a well-formed mogul line at New Jersey’s Big Snow, with fellow skiers praising the indoor terrain as a useful place to refine technique.

marzNC shares Pennsylvania’s call for a partner to reopen Denton Hill as a four-season recreation operation, prompting discussion of its terrain, snowfall, location, and potential appeal.

JimK organizes an informal preseason DCSki picnic in Washington, D.C., with several members expressing interest and later sharing brief updates about the gathering and returning to local offices.