As snowboarding grew in popularity, ski writers and the industry searched for an inclusive term covering everyone on the mountain. DCSki’s Editor reflects back on the proposed alternatives, from “snowsliders” to “snow riders,” and explains why “skiers and snowboarders” remains the clearest choice.
North Carolina’s revised ski safety law took effect October 1, 2026, adding criminal penalties for leaving collision scenes, pass misuse, skiing without a valid pass, and entering closed terrain. The law also creates supervision requirements for children under 14, reinforces skier responsibilities, expands legal protections for ski area operators, and exempts certain volunteers from state employment regulations.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has proposed $1 million for additional snowmaking improvements at Canaan Valley Resort State Park. The funding would build on a $6 million improvement program completed for the 2025-2026 season, but the proposal has not yet been approved and no construction schedule has been announced.
Liberty Mountain Resort near Fairfield, Pennsylvania, will host its annual Fall Festival and Ski Swap on October 17, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include used equipment sales, $25 ski and snowboard tunes, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, local vendors, and displays of the machinery used to prepare the mountain for winter.
For more than 60 years, Bryce Resort has introduced Washington-area families to skiing, developed generations of racers, and anchored a year-round community in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. DCSki looks at the resort’s history, family-friendly layout, distinctive Sky Bryce Airport, and 2025-2026 expansion, which increased its skiable terrain by roughly 35 percent.
Ski areas across North America are testing snowmaking systems and watching for the cold needed to begin serious production, with Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Loveland, Sunday River, and Killington preparing for the opening-day race. In the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, high-elevation North Carolina resorts including Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, and Cataloochee could also take advantage of an early cold snap.
Seven Springs or Snowshoe? Both rank among the Mid-Atlantic’s biggest ski destinations, but the similarities begin to fade once you arrive. DCSki kicks off its new Mountain Matchup series by comparing what each resort does best — and which one might be the better choice for your next ski trip.
From Dick Barron’s snow reports at Seven Springs to Buddy Hauk’s welcoming presence at Whitetail, DCSki looks back at the resort leaders, instructors, patrollers, retailers, and other personalities who helped give Mid-Atlantic skiing its character. The feature also recalls the wider influence of figures including Herman Dupré, Sepp Kober, Ralph “Doc” DesRoches, and Ski Chalet founder Wilbur McBay.
Vail Resorts reported weaker fiscal 2026 results and a 12 percent decline in advance pass sales for the upcoming 2026-2027 season after a historically difficult winter in the western United States. The company, which operates eight Mid-Atlantic ski areas, expects a rebound with more normal weather while continuing investments such as a new fixed-grip quad at Seven Springs.
Night skiing has long been a defining part of the Mid-Atlantic ski experience, allowing school groups, working adults, and budget-minded skiers to hit the slopes after dark. DCSki looks at why available night-skiing hours have gradually decreased in recent years, and why skiing under the lights remains an important regional tradition.
