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DCSki is an award-winning independent on-line publication covering outdoor recreation in the Mid-Atlantic region, including the states Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina. During the winter, DCSki focuses on skiing and snowboarding. In the summer, DCSki covers activities such as mountain biking and hiking.

DCSki’s history dates back to 1994, when it was distributed via e-mail. DCSki hit the Web in the summer of 1997. Since then, countless skiers and snowboarders have become regular readers, trusting DCSki to provide accurate and balanced reporting.

DCSki is full of useful features such as an event calendar, interactive message forums, weather, resort profiles, listings of area ski clubs, and much more. Hundreds of original articles are published each year, providing tips on skiing and reviews of far-away resorts. Plus, you can find out what ski conditions are really like. (We’ll let you know when that “mixed precipitation” is really rain.)

But DCSki is much more than a comprehensive snowsports publication -- it is also a community of winter sports enthusiasts. Readers have posted over 57,000 messages on a wide range of subjects: commenting on articles, providing firsthand trip reports, or offering reviews of ski areas. DCSki's readers come from across the Mid-Atlantic to the far reaches of the globe, from a variety of backgrounds but with one common trait: a passion for skiing or snowboarding.

Please note: DCSki is not a ski club -- it is an independent on-line publication that is not affiliated with any specific ski club.

Feedback and Article Suggestions

DCSki welcomes news tips, article suggestions, event information, and even guest columns. Got a question about the site? How about a suggestion? We’re eager to hear your comments - positive, negative, or anything in between.

The buck stops at the desk of DCSki’s Editor, M. Scott Smith. Visit this page to learn how to contact Scott.

Under the Hood

DCSki is hosted on a dedicated, dual-processor, 64-bit Apple XServe G5 -- the same computer that powers one of the fastest supercomputers in the world. The server is capable of handling the busiest winter days without missing a beat. Our server is located in a secure Equinix data center in Virginia, providing exceptional bandwidth and physical protection.

On the software side, DCSki was implemented from scratch using open source technologies such as Apache, PHP, and MySQL. Every page on DCSki is generated dynamically using this custom software, pulling from a wide variety of content sources in the blink of an eye.

About DCSki’s Editor, Scott

DCSki is operated by M. Scott Smith. Scott writes the articles, takes the photographs, designs the pages, programs the site, pays the bills, and occasionally catches a wink of sleep. (Every now and then, he gets to ski. Not as often as he'd like, though!)

Scott graduated summa cum laude from Drexel University with a major in computer science and a minor in mathematics. In addition to DCSki, Scott works full-time as a computer scientist and researcher.

Scott loves outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, kayaking, skiing, and mountain biking. He is an avid photographer and writer, and also plays keyboards, electric guitar, and drums. He loves to travel and explore. Scott grew up in Colorado and currently resides in Maryland.

Scott is a member of the Eastern Ski Writers Association and the North American Snowsports Journalists Association. He has also served as a Contributing Editor for Eastern Slopes Magazine. He welcomes e-mail from readers.

Scott maintains a personal web log at www.mscottsmith.org, where he gathers together random thoughts that usually have nothing to do with skiing. But he also occasionally posts “behind the scenes” looks at events he covers for DCSki, as well as high-resolution photos he shoots at ski resorts.

Canaan Valley Resort: Canaan Valley Resort, located outside Davis, West Virginia features 39 slopes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced West Virginia skiing. With a vertical drop of 850 feet and the longest run at 6,000 feet, the experience is as challenging as you want it to be. Night skiing is also offered during holiday and prime ski weekends. The resort features a 150 room lodge and 23 cabins/cottages for your convenience. Additional winter sports include XC skiing, snowshoeing, snow tubing, airboarding and ice skating. An indoor swimming pool, fitness center, whirlpool and saunas are also available after a day on the slopes. Liberty Mountain Resort: Located about an hour from both the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas, Liberty Mountain Resort is the perfect place for a mountain getaway! Whether you are searching for adventure or relaxation, our mountainside amenities are sure to treat you. Our mountain boasts over 100 acres of skiable terrain, including 16 trails, 3 terrain parks, and a large tubing hill. Our Ski and Snowboard Schools offer a wide variety of lessons for both beginners and advanced. Boulder Ridge Snow Tubing features 15 tubing lanes, party rooms, and food and beverage, creating a fun atmosphere for everyone. Take a "snowcation" by lodging in the slopeside Liberty Hotel and dining in one of many eateries, including the popular McKee's Tavern. Seven Springs Resort: Seven Springs Mountain Resort is the perfect place to escape with your family this winter and reconnect! At Seven Springs, you'll find a mountain of fun - skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, snowmobiling, snowshoe tours, a luxurious spa, sporting clays, delicious dining, nightlife and more. Enjoy a mountain of fun on 285 acres of slopes and trails including beginner trails, black diamond slopes, mogul runs and five terrain parks. Come up to Seven Springs this winter and make a new memory. What are you waiting for? You really should be here! Whitetail Resort: Head to Whitetail for some of the best skiing and riding in the mid Atlantic Region! Enjoy nearly 1,000 feet of vertical and the Region's only High Speed Quad Chairlift. Spend less time on the road and more time carving down some expert terrain like Bold Decision or intermediate favorites Limelight and Snow Dancer! Don't worry, there is plenty of fun to be had for all ability levels, and for freestylers be sure to check out Jib Junction Terrain Park (not for the faint of heart)! We even have Park Place 101 for the beginner freestyler! Don't forget about Whitetail Adventure Tubing, fun for all ages! Wintergreen Resort: Wintergreen Resort is an 11,000-acre, four-season resort located in the Blue Ridge Mountains three hours from Washington, D.C. With accommodations ranging in size from studio condominiums to 9-bedroom homes, your winter escape has all the comforts of home. Enjoy skiing and snowboarding on 26 slopes and snowtubing in Virginia's largest park; Ridgely's Fun Park for young children; ice skating, a zipline; indoor tennis; a spa with indoor pool and hot tubs; and a variety of enticing dining options. Overnight packages offer great value and savings, call 800-266-2444 or book online - www.wintergreenresort.com. For more information, call (434) 325-2200.

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