The Forum

oldensign celebrates Aspen Mountain’s June 13-15 reopening for limited summer skiing, while replies weigh the short operating window, nearby attractions, and lingering high-elevation snow.

bawalker reports that Lost River landowners face possible arrest for refusing government appraisers access to their homes, prompting suggestions to seek legal, media, and civil-rights support.

oldensign reports that Oregon’s Willamette Pass is reopening for summer skiing and snowboarding after an exceptionally snowy season left the resort unable to offer its usual warm-weather activities.

bob reports that Aspen will reopen for skiing June 14-15 after initially considering a late-season weekend, generating excitement about the unusual summer skiing opportunity.

Taylormatt reports that Hidden Valley’s Roaring Run trails remain worthwhile, but criticizes the Valley side’s bland grass access trails and poorly built singletrack.

DCSki members share plans for local Mid-Atlantic skiing and longer trips for winter 2008-09, while high gas prices prompt debate over travel, carpooling, and energy policy.

Leo warns Laurel Mountain visitors after his car was broken into at Laurel Summit, prompting others to share similar safety concerns and advice about securing valuables.

DCSki members compare summer ski-storage routines, covering waxing, edge care, binding settings, upright positioning, moisture prevention, and whether ski bags or concrete floors pose problems.

bawalker shares an article about Joe Bastardi’s views on global warming, prompting Scott to question its source and relevance before the thread shifts into a heated debate over humor and offensive jokes.

Denis reports on Patrick’s family skiing roughly 700 vertical feet of Mt. Washington’s summit snowfield, prompting interest in its accessible terrain and late-season potential.

oldensign jokes that soaring gas prices may curb driving and global warming, while KevR argues that meaningful emissions cuts will require both market forces and regulation.

tgd highlights how Timberline’s new downhill mountain-bike trails are clearing glades for skiing, while others discuss the riding concept, trail impact, and future ski potential.