The Forum

padjaski68 raises Blue Mountain’s move to KSL Resorts, prompting clarification about its relationship to Alterra and speculation over future development and a possible Ikon Pass addition.

Members debate the safety and practicality of using treated wastewater for snowmaking, with examples from western resorts and discussion of water scarcity and seasonal operations.

ultragib compares Snowshoe and Ikon pass costs for different family configurations, prompting discussion of local passes, destination skiing, Timberline, and how individual plans determine the best value.

wfyurasko asks when to buy his first skis and boots, while members emphasize professional boot fitting and recommend late-season, new-old-stock, or used equipment deals.

Crush reports a bluebird closing day at Diamond Peak, showing off his carving on Lusti skis, while replies compare late-season skiing at Snowbird and Alta.

Bonzski and other Snowshoe regulars share season updates, storm reports, skiing experiences, and operational changes, with COVID capacity rules and persistent lift-line concerns shaping much of the discussion.

kwillg6 announces West Virginia’s 2020 Snow Sports Hall of Fame class, honoring pioneers who shaped the state’s ski industry, with an induction ceremony planned for Canaan Valley.

Wojo reflects on an unusual but rewarding season riding Virginia and West Virginia resorts during COVID, while JimK adds a story about an accomplished Utah telemark skier.

snowsmith and fellow skiers share reports from the COVID-era season across the Laurel Highlands, weighing crowds, lift issues, management, conditions, and Laurel Mountain’s long-awaited powder and natural terrain.

JimK recounts skiing with an impressive telemark skier at Brighton, Utah, and fondly recalls earlier days skiing with Rod Smith at Pennsylvania’s Blue Knob.

Denis shares a nostalgic photo of his grandson Daniel skiing Mt. Washington’s summit snowfields at age six, prompting warm memories about family skiing and passing along the sport.