DCSki's Editor made his first local turns of the season at Whitetail Resort. Recent sub-freezing temperatures and natural snow have made Whitetail's slopes look and ski more like a western ski area. He describes his visit in this story.

Firsthand Report: Early January at West Virginia’s Canaan Valley Resort
Jim Kenney made his first turns of the 2025 ski season at West Virginia's Canaan Valley Resort. He checks in with this Firsthand Report.

January On Track to Offer Best Mid-Atlantic Conditions in Years
January 2025 brings frigid temperatures and a major snowstorm, offering Mid-Atlantic ski resorts their best conditions in years. Above, Virginia's Omni Homestead Resort opens for the season on January 9, 2025.

December Kicks Off with the Sound of Snowmaking
Mid-Atlantic ski resorts are capitalizing on cold temperatures to make snow, with several planning early December openings for the 2024-2025 season.

Going Further Afield: July Skiing at Timberline Lodge, Oregon.
Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, Oregon, offers nearly year-round skiing, including in July, thanks to its high elevation and preserved snowpack.

More Mid-Atlantic Resorts Open
The majority of ski resorts in the Mid-Atlantic are now open for the 2024-2025 winter season, with others preparing to launch operations in the coming days amid favorable early-season conditions.

Going Further Afield: The Other Wrong End of Utah… Brian Head Resort.
Brian Head Resort, Utah’s highest-elevation ski area, offers stunning red rock scenery, uncrowded slopes, and affordable prices, making it a unique and family-friendly alternative to the busier Wasatch resorts.

Last Chance to Grab an Epic Pass
Vail Resorts' Epic Passes - offering unlimited, multi-day, and single-day options at ski resorts nationwide - will only be available for purchase until December 2, 2024.

Warren Miller Ski Film Tour Comes to Mid-Atlantic
The annual film tradition continues with showings in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Pennsylvania.

Reflections on a 25-Year DCSki Journey
Over 25 years, DCSki.com evolved from a website into a community for Jim Kenney, creating lasting friendships and memorable ski adventures. Jim chronicles those adventures in this reflection.

What’s New for 2025: Winterplace Resort
Winterplace Ski Resort is undertaking a two-year upgrade with USDA support, enhancing snowmaking, energy efficiency, and guest facilities, while adding a new terrain park and expanded clinics for the season.

What’s New for 2025: Vail Resorts Introduces New Winter Programs Across Pennsylvania Properties
Vail Resorts is introducing new winter programs and upgrades at its eight Pennsylvania ski properties.

What’s New for 2025: Blue Mountain and Camelback Resorts
Blue Mountain and Camelback Resorts in Pennsylvania are enhancing their offerings for the 2024-2025 winter season, including a new joint pass and significant snowmaking upgrades.

Indy Pass Returns with 230+ Resorts and New Additions, Including Pennsylvania’s Bear Creek
The Indy Pass is available for a limited time with expanded access to over 230 independent ski resorts, including multiple Mid-Atlantic ski areas.

Seven Springs Mountain Resort Unveils New Exhibit Celebrating Decades of Snowsports History
Seven Springs Mountain Resort has launched a new exhibit in its Main Lodge, highlighting the Pennsylvania resort's history with artifacts, photos, and rotating displays developed in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Snowsports Museum and Vail Resorts.

What’s New for 2025: Wisp Resort
Snowmaking enhancements, a new snow tubing conveyor lift, and lodge upgrades are on tap for Maryland's Wisp Resort this winter.

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