The Forum

The Colonel praises Alta’s deep spring snow and proposes a DCSki Utah meetup, prompting debate over its early closing, reputation, pricing, and comparisons with Snowbird and other resorts.

Denis recounts a harrowing blizzard drive across Nebraska after a ski trip, while forum members look ahead to the storm’s potential for late-season powder in the Mid-Atlantic.

oldensign observes an abundance of older Audi Quattros around Vail and Beaver Creek, prompting skier219 to ask for a report on the skiing instead.

DCSki members compare their April skiing plans, from possible final Mid-Atlantic days to trips out West, while warm weather threatens local reopenings and season extensions.

TGV previews Timberline’s Local’s Cup race and planned photo coverage, then warns that worsening weather could force a last-minute cancellation based on lower-mountain conditions.

Denis recounts a strong final ski day at Solitude, highlighting excellent shaded tree skiing and steep terrain before an icy drive home forces an overnight stop in Rawlins.

cj68 shares video of Roundtop’s deep spring moguls and hopes a dedicated bump run on Recruit will support training and competitions next season.

SkiMass announces Massanutten’s May 8 downhill mountain biking event, featuring Friday practice and the Virginia Downhill State Championships on Saturday.

TGV previews Timberline’s retro race and telemark workshop, while participants report on rainy spring conditions, remaining snow, and the mountain’s lively closing-weekend events.

Denis reports an exceptional powder stretch at Alta, while fellow skiers weigh bonus trips to Utah or Colorado as the storm cycle continues.

Denis shares vivid Alta powder reports, reflecting on his preference for untracked, floaty turns while fellow skiers debate his conservative terrain choices and storm-day strategy.

bawalker reports that the state has withdrawn its decision to build the Lost River dam, but a federal lawsuit and local efforts to revive the project remain ongoing.