The Forum

Members share forecasts, storm observations, travel concerns, and firsthand skiing reports from a major December snowfall across the North Carolina mountains and surrounding Mid-Atlantic.

wgo shares repeated efforts to find skiable terrain close to home, while other DCSki members trade stories and suggestions for neighborhood hills, golf courses, dams, and backcountry snow.

Members compare early-season opening prospects across Mid-Atlantic resorts, with Massanutten, Bryce, Seven Springs, Wintergreen, Snowshoe, and Blue Knob weighing snowmaking conditions and forecast challenges.

DCSki members track Snowshoe’s early-season snowmaking, new equipment, expanding terrain, and opening conditions, with Blue Don 1982 reporting on an impressive December weekend.

marzNC notes that Massanutten and Wintergreen are offering season passholders preview afternoons before their December 8 openings, with limited early-season terrain.

Kemperski asks whether kick wax could help his Dynastar Chams climb low-angle terrain without skins, prompting advice to use partial skin patches instead and discussion of waxless Voile skis.

AndyGene asks about child care at Snowshoe for a one-year-old, prompting updates on the resort’s limited age-based programs and a recommendation for a private nanny service.

Kyle asks whether Snowshoe’s limited online discount inventory is normal, while members compare the 3 For All deal with past season-pass benefits and share a new sale.

JimK recounts a grueling 7,070-mile journey through Utah, Wyoming, and Western Canada, sharing ski highlights, travel lessons, scenic excursions, and detailed resort impressions.

kemperski explains his choice of a Loveland season pass and plans for an opportunistic Colorado and Northeast ski season, while others compare pass options and upcoming trips.

oldensign asks whether winter-warehouse.com is legitimate, expressing concern that its unusually low prices may indicate a scam.

DCSki members follow Intrawest’s sale and the formation of Alterra, considering its implications for Snowshoe, season passes, resort investment, and growing competition with Vail’s Epic Pass.