Fall brings a different kind of activity to Mid-Atlantic ski resorts, with Oktoberfests, foliage chairlift rides, mountain biking, live music, arts festivals, and even a celebration devoted to Bigfoot. DCSki rounds up some of the events worth checking out this fall as the mountains begin their gradual transition toward winter.
DCSki searches for the Mid-Atlantic’s best ski values for the 2026-2027 season, from bargain lift tickets and season passes to military, family, and lodging deals.
A potentially historic El Niño is taking shape ahead of the 2026-2027 winter, bringing the prospect of an active storm track — and plenty of uncertainty — to the Mid-Atlantic.
Mid-Atlantic skiers love to second-guess when resorts make snow and open terrain, but those decisions involve a complex mix of weather, water, staffing, costs, and business strategy.
Nearly 30 years after hiking to Timber Lake just after graduating from college and before beginning his career, DCSki’s Editor returned to the same trail to reflect on how both the mountains and his life had changed.
DCSki looks back at how Mid-Atlantic skiers planned trips, navigated mountains, found friends, and chased winter before smartphones placed everything in their pockets.
A look back at how Intrawest’s ambitious investments transformed West Virginia's Snowshoe Mountain Resort and reshaped expectations for Mid-Atlantic skiing.
Drawing from DCSki’s archive of 126 lost ski areas, this feature story explores why so many Mid-Atlantic hills disappeared and what allowed others to survive.
DCSki Columnist Robbie Allen continues his Going Further Afield series with a look at Bear Valley Mountain Resort, arguing that its strong snow, varied terrain, and lack of crowds make it one of the Cali Pass’s most overlooked values.
From lift inspections and snowmaking repairs to trail maintenance and major construction projects, DCSki explores what happens at a Mid-Atlantic ski area during the quiet summer months.
Vail Resorts has begun selling 2026/27 Epic Pass products, introducing discounted pricing for skiers and riders ages 13–30 along with early-purchase perks.
