The Forum

DCSki members celebrate early November flurries and light accumulation across the Valley, while wondering when resorts will begin snowmaking and joking about clearing out the mice.

pagamony offers a lightly used pair of 2004 Atomic C8 skis with adjustable bindings for $150, available for pickup at Wintergreen or by shipment.

TravisR showcases his new Backyard Blizzard snowmaking setup, covering part of his yard with three inches of snow and offering snowmaking services to homeowners and businesses.

DCSki members trade early-season snowmaking updates and opening predictions, with reports from Snowshoe, Sugar Mountain, and other Mid-Atlantic resorts.

TomH seeks a small seasonal rental in Canaan Valley, while other members suggest available properties and nearby resort communities.

bawalker urges DCSki members to attend a public meeting where a West Virginia agency may ban recording devices, prompting concerns about open-meetings law and government accountability.

fishnski’s early cold-and-snow outlook sparks discussion of Mid-Atlantic weather patterns, snowmaking hopes, Thanksgiving skiing, and the forecast’s eventual snow bust.

oldensign highlights a joint Winter Card from Hunter Mountain and Windham Mountain, offering four days of skiing at both resorts for $119.

bousquet19 asks for details about Canaan Valley’s two new intermediate runs, while members discuss the trail map and locate the ungroomed Prosperity run.

Forum members trade playful arguments and jokes about global warming, from Al Gore and Nazi references to unusual temperatures, sea ice, glaciers, and early-season snow.

langleyskier shares optimistic predictions for Mid-Atlantic resort opening dates

As colder weather arrives, DCSki members swap recommendations and tasting notes on seasonal winter beers, from porters and stouts to strong holiday ales.