The Forum

Reisen asks how to search DCSki’s older Blue Mountain discussions, while replies suggest using Google or a Pennsylvania ski forum for additional local information.

MichaelME seeks Mid-Atlantic telemark gear demos and rental options, prompting recommendations for regional shops and resorts plus advice on ski models and a potential bargain.

Scott explains DCSki’s first major outage since 1997, apparently caused by a random denial-of-service attack, and warns that additional disruptions may occur.

Members identify Snowshoe’s Cupp Run and Shay’s Revenge as the Mid-Atlantic’s biggest single-run verticals, while comparing other regional slopes exceeding 1,000 feet.

Denis shares a Vermont holiday skiing report spanning exceptional cross-country and Mad River Glen powder, followed by rain-damaged conditions and hopes for returning snow.

Jimmy shares photos and discussion of a major avalanche at Jackson Hole, while members examine the damage and explain how early-season weather created dangerous snow conditions.

SkiMass shares Massanutten conditions, schedules, lesson advice, and ticket deals, prompting questions before Scott addresses the line between helpful resort information and Forum advertising.

Scott seeks feedback on a planned ski-trip-reporting site, including identity, moderation, mobile features, video, ratings, and ways to keep reviews useful and professional.

JimK praises Otto Matheke for giving his teenage son an excellent solo lesson at Liberty and shares a video taken shortly afterward.

SCWVA asks whether anyone will be skiing at Seven Springs on December 30 and shares the resort’s reduced holiday rates for limited terrain.

oldensign and scootertig discuss TruTV’s *Ski Patrol* marathon, contrasting Blue Mountain’s speed-enforcement antics with Crystal Mountain’s more serious terrain and rescues.

Eug invites fellow skiers to meet him at Whitetail on Friday, while camp shares photos and impressions from skiing there over Christmas.