The Forum

gtop offers Fischer Vision girls’ skis with Look bindings, highlighting their good condition and affordable price as a potential Christmas gift.

skier219 reports excellent softening conditions and newly opened terrain at Wintergreen, while later replies praise stronger patrol enforcement and share a concerning safety incident.

skier219 shares reports about a fatal inbounds avalanche at Snowbird, prompting KeithT to reflect on avalanche safety and carrying an Avalung at Wisp.

KeithT investigates Liberty’s former White Lightning trail, with longtime skiers recalling its history, possible closure reasons, and connection to the resort’s Charnita-era layout.

Jimski shares a fun, uncrowded opening weekend at Whitetail, where four dads helped their eight-year-old daughters progress from green trails to blue and black terrain.

Steve asks whether to confront a shop after an improperly secured binding came off at Wisp, prompting advice to report the safety issue and stories of similar binding failures.

SteveC reports a quiet Roundtop visit where a $10 group lesson became private instruction, while noting the resort has eliminated its basket rentals.

Fleetwood asks whether Liberty and Whitetail offer advantages for his young family over Wintergreen, Massanutten, and Snowshoe, prompting comparisons of terrain, crowds, and children's programs.

Fishnski asks about the Ford Escape’s snow performance and rear suspension, prompting comparisons with the Explorer, Subaru models, and other SUVs.

DCSki members track a complicated storm’s shift from rain to snow across Mid-Atlantic resorts, debating snowfall totals, ski conditions, and whether the weekend will be worth the trip.

BushwackerinPA reports good early-season skiing at Wisp and shares a carving video, while fellow skiers compare conditions, favorite runs, prices, and an informal DCSki meetup.

Marie Jewell offers leftover Snowshoe Mountain season passes for $360, prompting a reader to ask whether any remain available.