The Forum

DCSki members look back on the 2007-08 season, sharing memorable powder days, resort visits, injuries, close calls, family experiences, and goals for skiing more next winter.

JimK highlights a remarkable season of snowfall and skier visits across the West, Northeast, and Quebec, while members wonder why the Mid-Atlantic missed out.

skier219 shares a remarkable late-season Alta powder trip, with multiple deep-snow days, vivid photos, and reflections on the resort’s terrain, atmosphere, lodging, and food.

The Colonel teases his annual poll about where and how often members skied, prompting eager anticipation and a few playful suggestions for offseason activities.

lbotta raises concerns that West Virginia’s highway staffing shortages could hurt winter road maintenance and delay major projects such as Corridor H.

oldensign asks how to prevent snow from sticking to ski boot soles and blocking bindings, prompting tips on scraping, silicone spray, boot-kicking techniques, and Cat Tracks for traction and boot protection.

DCSki members trade good-natured ideas about their off-season activities, from fishing, golf, and cycling to hockey, gardening, baseball, boating, and, of course, beer.

Denis recounts a rainy but rewarding closing weekend at Timberline, where friends find surprisingly good spring conditions and speculate about a possible April snowstorm.

oldensign is searching for a Beaver Creek staff hat to add to an office display alongside a Vail hat and welcomes leads from other Forum members.

crunchy and David share fun ski videos, including Whitetail and deep-powder footage, giving fellow skiers a cheerful end-of-season lift.

RobertW tracks Seven Springs’ hoped-for spring reopening and abrupt closure, while a late-season Hidden Valley opening fuels discussion about competition and snowmaking.

scootertig recounts a frigid Sugarloaf ski day featuring strong winds, varied terrain, racing events, lift lines, and a thoughtful comparison with Saddleback.