The Forum

The Colonel invites DCSkiers to guess one another’s 2008 presidential votes, but the playful poll quickly turns into political debate and prompts concerns about off-topic discussion.

twin58 alerts readers to Universal Sports’ over-the-air ski racing broadcasts, prompting discussion of digital TV reception and where to find skiing and snowboarding programming.

davisriverwalk previews a renovated 1883 Victorian in downtown Davis, later offering the spacious five-bedroom house as a furnished seasonal ski rental.

The Colonel shares an early-season Snowbird video and recalls a memorable powder experience at Alta, prompting David to enthusiastically praise the footage.

Oldensign asks whether his skis can safely be drilled for a third binding mount, prompting advice about hole spacing, ski construction, and potentially buying new gear.

Crush shares a playful video of Glen Plake monoskiing through moguls, suggesting it might help skiers struggling to keep their legs together in bumps.

Laurel Hill Crazie urges everyone to vote, while members share polling experiences and mix election commentary with playful snow-related political jokes and post-election reflections.

DCSki members debate the uncertain status of Seven Springs’ proposed Laurel Mountain purchase, reported reopening plans, state funding, and the resort’s challenging business model.

The Colonel shares an article about politicians who ski, prompting a lighthearted exchange about Dick Cheney’s jeans and whether he carries a shotgun.

The Colonel asks Langley Skier to share his outlook for the coming Mid-Atlantic winter and whether he is still studying weather forecasting.

Members celebrate an unusually snowy early season, with Snowbird and Wolf Creek opening ahead of schedule while fresh-snow reports and Alta, Whistler, and Snowbird photos fuel the stoke.

Comprex proposes creating a resource detailing rental and demo equipment available at local resorts, while Laurel Hill Crazie asks whether someone can commit to maintaining it.