The Forum

GRK reports mixed conditions at Wintergreen, with several runs skiing well despite slush and bare spots, and offers tips for avoiding lift lines on the Blue Ridge Express.

The Colonel asks whether fellow DCSkiers are attending this weekend’s annual DC Golf Show at the Dulles Expo Center.

The Colonel highlights crunchy’s article on Chip Chase and the history of White Grass, recommending it as an engaging read for cross-country skiers.

Taylormatt announces Seven Springs’ Playground program, offering young advanced skiers and snowboarders two days of terrain-park instruction, safety guidance, and lunch.

pac announces the sixth annual Telepalooza at Seven Springs, featuring telemark clinics, races, equipment demos, prizes, and family-friendly festivities.

The Colonel checks in on longtime DCSki contributor skibumMSP, asking whether Steve is still ski patrolling at the NUT.

bousquet19 reports good packed-powder conditions at Massanutten but frustrating delays on Lift 5, and questions the resort’s lift reliability, upgrade plans, and closed Yee Ha connector.

Crunchy highlights a blog review of a recent Whitegrass visit, encouraging skiers to experience the area and try telemark skiing.

Sara is selling pink-and-gray women’s Nordica boots and Elan skis with Salomon bindings in Fredericksburg, offering to email photos to interested buyers.

dcmidnight reports that skier Billy Poole died during a jump while filming for a Warren Miller production.

Kimmie asks for opinions on Rossignol Attraction VI skis, particularly how their softer flex compares with her current Atomics.

DavidFleming highlights Governor Manchin’s support for reconsidering the Snowshoe/Slatyfork sewer plant site and urges a different approach to protect the Elk watershed and involve the community.