The Forum

NonstopSki asks whether Whitetail might confiscate a season pass used by someone else, prompting warnings about the risks and questions about Whitetail’s discounted Advantage Card.

Kris weighs whether to attend Canaan Valley or Wisp’s weekend celebrations, while replies consider snowfall, crowds, open terrain, and webcam evidence from both resorts.

Pagamony shares a $160 round-trip Southwest fare from Raleigh-Durham to Denver, prompting discussion of alternate deals and plans for a January ski trip.

marzNC introduces her family’s skiing plans around Massanutten and Wintergreen, shares her daughter’s path into skiing, and connects with other families seeking young ski buddies.

DCSki members share early-season reports from Mid-Atlantic resorts, describing cold, varied conditions and crowds while discussing Snowshoe’s snowfall totals and expanding terrain.

Denis shares Dave McCoy’s inspiring story of building Mammoth Mountain, prompting discussion of ski-area founders, grassroots rope-tow dreams, and Mammoth’s terrain.

NonstopSki asks about Whitetail and Liberty’s student or college days, including their frequency, dates, and how the discounts compare with Advantage Pass savings.

Adamh21 introduces himself as a new DCSki member, sharing his transition from skiing to snowboarding and Western Pennsylvania experience while fellow members welcome him and discuss meeting on the slopes.

MichaelME raises concerns about DCSki e-mailing new users’ passwords, and Scott explains the forum software’s limitations while recommending unique passwords and updating the registration notice.

lbotta shares a Richmond Times-Dispatch report praising Snowshoe’s exceptional conditions, while forum members poke fun at the article’s beginner perspective and questionable ski terminology.

Langleyskier, skier219, and others compare snowfall forecasts, model guidance, and ski conditions as storms bring early-season snow, rain, and uncertainty across Mid-Atlantic resorts.

The Colonel announces that Top Jimmy has become Blue Don 1982 at Scott’s request, prompting playful confusion and mafia-themed jokes about the new identity.