The Forum

oldensign highlights Sugarloaf and Northern Outdoors’ unusual Raft and Ski Weekend, combining Dead River rafting on May 3 with discounted spring skiing on May 4.

The Colonel highlights David’s entertaining cross-country skiing videos, prompting discussion of their timing, snow conditions, music, and another clip shared later.

bob reports unusually deep snow and remarkable late-season conditions in Summit County, with Breckenridge skiing strong through closing and Loveland and A-Basin extending the season into summer.

Denis recounts an exhilarating Stowe weekend with the SkiVT-List, highlighting exceptional spring snow, challenging woods terrain, tailgating, and the group’s infectious energy and history.

bob shares a report on the seemingly endless ski season, prompting comments about closed resorts and A-Basin’s continued hopes of skiing through July 4.

pagamony shares a late-season Cranmore and Sugarloaf trip report, prompting a wide-ranging debate over the costs, convenience, and environmental tradeoffs of driving, flying, and train travel.

bousquet19 seeks advice on affordable all-mountain skis, weighing models, lengths, and skiing characteristics before choosing 165cm Dynastar Legend 8000s.

queenoftheslopes shares photos and a report from a warm, scenic 24-mile mountain bike ride on Utah’s Antelope Island, prompting others to discuss spring riding plans.

Members channel their spring riding itch into a wide-ranging exchange about mountain biking, trail access, cycling infrastructure, bike equipment, and plans for summer rides.

oldensign wonders why twin-tip skis throw up rooster tails in powder and soft snow, prompting Crush to criticize Rossignol’s kick-tail marketing and ski design.

lbotta questions an age-based DIN reduction from 8.5 to 6.5, prompting discussion about release safety, skier size, boot length, terrain, and pre-release risks.

lbotta reports on Marlinton’s historic railroad depot fire and the effort to rebuild the landmark, while explaining its importance to Greenbrier Trail cyclists and imagining future rail access to Snowshoe.