The Forum

DCSki members compare Timberline Mountain with other Mid-Atlantic resorts, highlighting its high elevation, glades, snowfall, and distinctive black and double-black terrain.

marzNC explains how Alterra resorts and Ikon partners are handling reservations differently, prompting discussion of pass access, COVID-era travel plans, and routes to Canadian and northeastern skiing.

Denis and other DCSki members compare driving routes from the Washington area to Vermont, while discussing Sugarbush, Mad River Glen, Catamount, winter conditions, and navigation strategies.

nakedskier considers taking his dog on a multi-resort road trip, prompting practical advice about pet-friendly lodging, daycare, and restrictions around ski areas such as Utah’s Cottonwoods.

bob reports on Arapahoe Basin’s decision to skip reservations, while members compare COVID-era access rules, parking limits, and pass availability at resorts across North America.

Denis shares memorable cross-country skiing experiences in Shenandoah and Yellowstone, prompting fellow members to add a National Parks skiing film and Grand Teton winter outing.

jpetraiuolo asks whether Killington offers reliable late-January conditions for a drivable pandemic-era ski trip, while Vermont shares extensive resort experience and lodging options and others note the season’s COVID-era changes.

Laurel Hill Crazie laments the Pennsylvania Dedicated Skier Program’s cancellation, while later replies reveal the 4th and 5th Grade Snowpass was also suspended for the 2020-21 season.

DCSki members weigh the uncertain 2020-21 season, from COVID-19 restrictions and resort finances to reservations, passholder priorities, and changing operations at Mid-Atlantic ski areas.

marzNC considers how major airlines dropping change fees could expand future ski-trip options, while fosphenytoin notes unusually low fares and questions how permanent the policy shift will be.

skiracerx reports that COVID-19 restrictions may sharply reduce or cancel traditional SWAP events this season, prompting interest in online buying and selling despite shipping challenges.

Bob shares the Farmers Almanac’s warm, light-snow forecast for 2020-21, prompting playful skepticism and a look at how developing La Niña conditions might affect the Mid-Atlantic.