The Forum

SeniorSki proposes unconventional ways for ski resorts to limit midwinter thaw damage, including reducing trail exposure and planting evergreen windbreaks, while acknowledging the challenges and costs involved.

itdoesntmatter highlights Epic Pass’s discounted Whitetail tickets, including a $51 Northeast one-day pass and lower prices for advance multi-day purchases.

asherellis is looking for carpooling partners from Arlington for day or weekend ski trips to southern Pennsylvania resorts, including Whitetail, Liberty, and Roundtop.

djop reminds anyone helping with Laurel Ridge trail work to register with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

wgo reports that Arapahoe Basin plans to open Sunday with a single mid-mountain run, while hoping the Colorado resort can expand its terrain soon.

lbotta highlights Ski NH’s affordable 4th and 5th Grade Passport, offering visiting families discounted or complimentary skiing at participating alpine and Nordic areas.

wfyurasko invites newcomers to try a free Capitol Broomball pickup game at Tucker Road Ice Rink, with details on the co-ed league’s upcoming fall season.

superguy asks whether Roundtop discontinued its Zorbing attraction after Vail's acquisition, noting that it helped distinguish the resort.

HarryS seeks memorabilia from the former PocoNorth, Tanglewood, and Paperbirch ski areas and asks fellow members for recommendations on where to find it.

Crush shares an emotional, highly personal declaration of love in a poetic Forum post.

msprings highlights Vail Resorts’ announced new direction for the 2022-23 season, describing the company’s planned changes as a smart and necessary move.

hickster reports good spring conditions at Roundtop while asking about an apparent trail near Powderhorn and noting several unmarked or abandoned runs.