Hi guys!

I'm up to the part in the story just after you free Skaal from the wind stone. And I'm interested in getting Stalhrim gear, to start this quest to save the blacksmith you have to speak to Deor Woodcutter right? Well when I talk to him he just says something about ash and I can't open dialogue with him.

Any help would be appreciated

Have you completed the fate of the Skaal?

Yes