The Forum

Leo jokes about Squaw Valley’s uncertain interim identity, prompting fellow skiers to recall the resort’s history and suggest possible replacement names.

MarzNC and other skiers weigh Massanutten’s 2020-21 pass options, snowmaking outlook, and possible COVID-era reservations or capacity limits.

Members share tips and firsthand experience with ski boot horns, heated boot bags, and liner-insertion techniques, while also discussing the ongoing challenge of removing stiff boots.

Scott announces the Colonel as DCSki’s first User of the Month, highlighting his decades of skiing and contributions to the community.

Blue Don 1982 and other Snowshoe regulars share season-long updates on snowmaking, conditions, crowds, resort improvements, travel, and the season’s weather-driven ups and downs.

JimK reflects on skiing’s freedom through decades of family adventures, road trips, and memorable runs, inspiring fellow members to share their own powerful mountain experiences.

marzNC surveys Mid-Atlantic ski shops’ summer reopening plans, limited hours, and customer restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

JimK chronicles his 2020 western ski migration, from Colorado, Utah and Wyoming ski days through pandemic shutdowns and months of scenic outdoor adventures before driving home.

wfyurasko shares a New York Magazine report on COVID-era ski resort plans, prompting discussion of lift loading, indoor safety, pass policies, and lessons from Australia.

marzNC suggests using smaller gondola cabins to keep unrelated skiers apart, prompting discussion of resort operations, Vail’s COVID-19 decisions, and advantages for independent mountains.

Scott previews a responsive DCSki redesign and server migration, while members suggest improvements to photo uploads, search, logins, notifications, beginner resources, weather, and pass information.

DCSki members compare lift-served mountain biking at Mid-Atlantic resorts, highlighting summer demand and the outdoor, pandemic-related changes to ticketing and rentals.