The Forum

Members sort through rumors about Seven Springs leadership changes and a possible 2027 North Face lift replacement.

bob reports Arapahoe Basin’s early opening as the nation’s first, while questioning Summit County’s snowmaking capacity amid low water levels and anticipating heavier crowds.

Scott describes an emergency DCSki software upgrade to address critical Internet vulnerabilities, asks readers to report glitches, and reflects on the site's long-running technology evolution.

Scott revives DCSki’s open-ended Untopic, prompting members to share barbecue recommendations, biking and music memories, après-ski stories, travel plans, and glimpses of life beyond skiing.

JimK recounts decades of memorable ski-related road trips, blending scenic discoveries, roadside meals, close calls, and heartfelt reflections on traveling with his wife Kathy.

Scott previews and launches DCSki’s largest technical overhaul, adding new tools for exploring its archives, resort data, related content, and site history while readers offer feedback and spot issues.

ZARDOG reflects on whether his racing and high-risk skiing should give way to a gentler approach, prompting members to share experiences of aging, adaptation, and finding new ways to stay active.

itdoesntmatter’s post sparks a discussion about Epic’s pricing, affordability for new and younger skiers, regional pass values, dynamic pricing, and the customer experience at Vail-owned resorts.

DCSki members compare notes on buying retired Seven Springs lift chairs, including plans to restore and display them at home.

trickshotscott asks about Hidden Valley’s shuttered hotel, prompting discussion of a stalled Vail reopening effort, long-term neglect, and the resort’s broader ownership and investment problems.

swoop shares an emotional video about Plattekill’s independent spirit, prompting members to discuss its terrain, community, history, and appeal as a skier-focused Catskills mountain.

Laurel Hill Crazie shares old expansion plans for Timberline and Laurel, prompting memories of unrealized Mid-Atlantic resort projects and a note about Timberline’s current year-round appeal.