The Forum

JimK shares lessons from four years as a retired snowbird skiing Utah winters, covering logistics, passes, gear, pacing, and finding ski partners while readers compare their own approaches.

marzNC reports that Liberty has hired Afton Alps general manager Chris Blackwell, prompting questions about how his Vail Resorts experience will translate to the Mid-Atlantic mountain.

lbotta highlights Ski NH’s affordable 4th and 5th Grade Passport, offering visiting families discounted or complimentary skiing at participating alpine and Nordic areas.

DCSki members share Mid-Atlantic construction updates, with Snowshoe’s lift, snowmaking, and village improvements leading discussion alongside new trails and upgrades at Massanutten, Bryce, and Timberline.

oldensign outlines an inexpensive, ski-area-hopping Colorado trip and seeks Denver-area rental advice, while fellow skiers suggest convenient shops and budget-friendly stops.

wfyurasko invites newcomers to try a free Capitol Broomball pickup game at Tucker Road Ice Rink, with details on the co-ed league’s upcoming fall season.

kwillg6 introduces the Snow Sports Museum of West Virginia, outlining its mission to preserve regional ski history, while later posts highlight fundraising efforts and the annual Hall of Fame golf tournament.

wgo reports Pacific Group Resorts’ $76 million purchase of Jay Peak, prompting discussion of a possible shared pass with Wisp and Wintergreen and Burke Mountain’s separate future.

wojo seeks advice on transportation, lodging, moose sightings, and snowmobiling for an Epic NH/Vermont road trip, while members explain the region’s limited transit options and suggest airports and bases.

Laurel Hill Crazie shares an article on Southern skiing’s pioneers, prompting members to discuss regional ski history and Laurel Mountain’s pre-World War II origins.

wgo highlights a Storm Skiing podcast featuring Perfect North Slopes and Timberline, prompting discussion of their business approach, acquisition prospects, and the possibility of taking on Blue Knob.

DCSki members compare beginner-friendly ski areas for a family holiday trip from Washington, weighing lessons, snowmaking, crowds, lodging, and off-slope activities at destinations including Hidden Valley, Bryce, and Massanutten.