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DCSki Columnists

The following volunteer DCSki Columnists contribute many informative (and often entertaining) articles throughout the ski season, sharing insight into local and far away ski areas. You may view past articles from your favorite columnists below.

 
Robbie Allen

Robbie Allen learned to ski on Whitetail’s opening day! Since then his travels have taken him to many a ski area from the smallest 150-foot hill to the Swiss Alps to Ski Dubai. His passion is for small local ski areas.

When not skiing Robbie can be found in melted snow, an All American swimmer in his youth he continues to swim today. He has raced in the waters around Manhattan and across the Chesapeake Bay. Also he has completed 4 Ironman triathlons - winning the swim portion in each. When not swimming he is found working on his other goal of running 50 marathons by age 50.

An aspiring writer Robbie he has written for Sprit magazine, Metro Sports, Xtri.com, Trip Advisor.com as well as others. In his day job he is a Project Manager and/or a Naval Reserve Officer. He is married with two kids (The Team) who all ski!

Robbie has written 26 stories for DCSki since 2008.

Recent articles by Robbie:

Going Further Afield: Skiing in Orlando? (May 23)
DCSki Columnist Robbie Allen travels the country looking for unique skiing experiences. And he recently found one in Orlando, Florida. Admittedly, the skiing was on water, but the source of locomotion might be strangely familiar to any snow skier. Robbie provides this Firsthand Report.

Going Further Afield: Sunlight Mountain - Real Western Skiing in a Real Western Town (April 18)
DCSki Columnist Robbie Allen is known for finding small ski areas tucked into unusual places, such as the midwest, but he also found a local ski hill in Colorado worth a visit — Sunlight Mountain Resort, near Glenwood Springs. Robbie provides this Firsthand Report describing the ski area and other attractions at Glenwood Springs.
(1 reader comment)

Firsthand Report: Breckenridge - an Area in Transition (April 18)
DCSki Columnist Robbie Allen organized a spring ski trip for his family to Colorado, hitting several ski areas along the I-70 corridor. Robbie provides this detailed Firsthand Report on their experience at Breckenridge.
(1 reader comment)

Going Further Afield: Echo Mountain (April 9)
What do you call a ski area only 35 miles from Denver, Colorado, with only one chairlift, not much of a trail map, and night skiing? DCSki Columnist Robbie Allen calls it a “very cool idea.” He provides this description of the small ski area.
(1 reader comment)

Firsthand Report: Spring Mountain - A bit of the Midwest in the Mid-Atlantic (January 4)
In late December, DCSki Columnist Robbie Allen visited Spring Mountain, a small ski area just outside of Philadelphia. He found that Spring Mountain offers a bit of midwestern-style skiing. He provides this Firsthand Report.
(2 reader comments)

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Lou Botta

While actually born in the tropics (Cuba), Lou grew up in New England and went to College in Vermont, where he initially took up skiing. He then embarked on a twenty-two year Air Force piloting career that took him to over 50 countries. He has skied in Europe and America (both North and South). On his second career as a senior officer with the Federal Government, Lou’s vacation time is almost entirely devoted to skiing, whether at West Virginia’s Snowshoe, where he has a second home, or traveling and skiing throughout New England and the Rockies. Lou also takes a yearly ski trip to Europe, having been most recently to St. Moritz and Zermatt, Switzerland. He is also a pilot, scuba diver, long-distance cyclist, and marathon runner.

Lou has written 6 stories for DCSki since 2001.

Recent articles by Lou:

Firsthand Report: Snö Mountain (February 14)
DCSki Columnist Lou Botta recently went on a group trip to Pennsylvania’s Snö Mountain (formerly Montage Mountain Resort). Lou provides this detailed Firsthand Report, describing the expert terrain that is among the best in the East and the unusually excellent ski cafeteria food.
(4 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Blue Mountain, February 1, 2009 (February 7)
DCSki Columnist Lou Botta recently traveled to the Poconos to try out Blue Mountain Ski Area, which offers the highest vertical in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He discovered a lot to like and a lot of potential in the resort.
(5 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Hiking the Kalalau Trail (November 12, 2007)
Some people start running on a treadmill to get ready for the ski season. DCSki Columnist Lou Botta had another idea: he decided to hike the Kalalau Trail in Kawaii, one of the most strenuous hikes in the U.S. Lou provides this detailed Firsthand Report.
(5 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Whistler/Blackcomb (February 21, 2005)
DCSki Columnist Lou Botta recently returned from a trip to Canada’s Whistler/Blackcomb. He provides this detailed Firsthand Report.
(8 reader comments)

Snowshoe Weekend - More of the White Stuff (January 18, 2003)
DCSki Columnist Lou Botta recently spent a weekend at Snowshoe, and describes the conditions, along with some tips for getting to the slopes.
(3 reader comments)

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James Chen

James “Jim” Chen is a member of the National Ski Patrol and a volunteer patroller at Liberty Mountain ski area in Carroll Valley, Pennsylvania. Jim has been a member of the Liberty Patrol since joining the National Ski Patrol in the 1995-1996 season. Off the slopes, Jim is a partner in the Washington, D.C. law firm of Crowell & Moring, LLP where he practices environmental, transportation, safety, and product regulatory law. During the off-season, when not in the office, he usually can be found on the Potomac River trying his luck with the local fish population.

Jim has written 21 stories for DCSki since 1999.

Recent articles by Jim:

Firsthand Report: Spring Skiing in February at Liberty, February 8, 2009 (February 14)
With temperatures approaching 70 last week, DCSki Columnist Jim Chen headed to the mountains for a day mid-winter “spring skiing”at Liberty Mountain Resort on Sunday, February 8. Jim provides this Firsthand Report.
(2 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Powder on Super Tuesday Weekend at WIsp (January 24)
DCSki Columnist Jim Chen spent the Inaugural Weekend on the slopes of Maryland’s Wisp Resort, with a crew consisting of a snowboarder, a telemark skier, two alpiners and a seven year old sold determined to make it down the mountain with turning. Jim provides this Firsthand Report.

Liberty Mountain Patrol Gears Up for Ski Season (November 18, 2008)
With the ski season rapidly approaching, DCSki Columnist (and volunteer ski patroller) Jim Chen provides a look at the preparations Liberty Mountain ski patrollers go through before the lifts start running. This past weekend, Liberty patrollers met for their annual “On-The-Hill” refresher, the first of many training sessions designed to ready patrollers for any emergency that might arise on the slopes. Jim also reports that Liberty was recently awarded with a prestigious award for their “National Safety Week Program.”
(1 reader comment)

Liberty Mountain to Purchase Carroll Valley Golf Course and Resort (November 11, 2008)
In early November, Pennsylvania’s Liberty Mountain ski resort announced its plans to purchase the Carroll Valley Golf Course and Resort, located just next door to the ski area. DCSki Columnist (and Liberty volunteer ski patroller) Jim Chen provides an update on the purchase, as well as his thoughts on how it may affect the ski area in the future.
(1 reader comment)

Firsthand Report: Wisp (February 28, 2007)
DCSki Columnist and ski patroller James Chen spent the weekend at Maryland’s Wisp Resort with many of his fellow ski patrollers. He provides this Firsthand Report.
(3 reader comments)

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Matthew Graham

Matthew Graham is a skier as well as a hang glider and paraglider pilot, SCUBA diver, cavern diver, equestrian, polo player, sailor, hiker, biker, rock climber, paddler, and skater. He’s also dabbled in just about every other sport, even bull riding! He writes for the Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine, USA Weekend Magazine, Hooked on the Outdoors, Richmond Magazine, Chesapeake Life Magazine, Metro Sports, Blue Ridge Outdoors, Recreation News and numerous other outdoor and travel publications. His wife, Karen Carra, is a freelance photographer, dancer, skier and extreme sports athlete.

Matthew has written 21 stories for DCSki since 2002.

Recent articles by Matthew:

Firsthand Report: Return to Seven Springs (March 9)
After a ten year absence, Matthew Graham returned to Pennsylvania’s Seven Springs Resort and discovered a lot has changed. To put Seven Springs through its paces, Matthew and his wife Karen Carra tried out a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) ride, a horse-drawn sleigh ride, snowshoeing, a massage, some fine dining, and — oh yeah, even a few turns on the ski slopes. Matthew provides this Firsthand Report.
(4 reader comments)

Tips for Avoiding Crowds on Weekends (February 18, 2008)
DCSki’s best tip is to ski on weekdays: crowds are often nonexistent, and it’s usually less expensive, too. But what if your schedule only allows you to ski on weekends? No worries. DCSki Columnist Matthew Graham provides his “top ten” tips for avoiding weekend crowds at Mid-Atlantic ski areas.
(6 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Viva Vail (February 12, 2008)
Last season, DCSki Columnist Matthew Graham visited Colorado’s Vail Resort. Even though a friend broke her arm on the trip, Matthew describes the trip as one of his best ski trips ever.
(1 reader comment)

Colorado Quickie: A Firsthand Report (March 19, 2007)
Matthew Graham and Karen Carra took advantage of discounted flights to Denver to make a quick Colorado ski trip, visiting Loveland Ski Area, Copper Mountain, and a frozen lake. Learn about their trip in this Firsthand Report.
(6 reader comments)

Avoiding Weekend Crowds at Wisp and Whitetail: Two Firsthand Reports (February 6, 2007)
Matthew Graham spent the past two weekends on the slopes, first at Wisp and then at Whitetail, and managed to avoid crowds each time. He spills the beans on how to avoid weekend crowds and describes the stellar conditions in this entertaining Firsthand Report.
(5 reader comments)

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Jim Kenney

Husband, father and civilian employee of the Department of Navy, Jim Kenney is a D.C. area native and has been skiing recreationally since 1967.

Jim has written 72 stories for DCSki since 2000.

Recent articles by Jim:

Notes from the Road: Colorado or Bust (April 16)
DCSki Columnist Jim Kenney and his son Vince pointed their car west and headed to Colorado for some late-season skiing. Jim and Vince are providing daily dispatches from the road, describing the road trip and what it’s like to ski in Colorado in mid-April.

Firsthand Report: Catskill Trifecta: Hunter, Plattekill, and Windham (February 16)
Mid-Atlantic skiing is still going strong in February, but once spring starts to settle in, you might still want to ski. Jim Kenney found a way to extend last year’s winter season by heading north to the Catskill Mountains in March. He provides this triple play of a Firsthand Report, describing stops at Hunter Mountain, Plattekill, and Windham.
(4 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Ski the Valley - Canaan and Timberline, West Virginia (January 31)
Jim Kenney recently returned from a weekend trip to West Virginia, where he sampled Timberline and Canaan Valley Resorts. Jim provides this Firsthand Report.
(8 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Super Tuesday at Blue Knob (January 22)
Fleeing the crowds at D.C. on Inauguration Day, Jim Kenney and his three teenage boys headed straight for the slopes of Pennsylvania’s Blue Knob Resort. Jim provides this Firsthand Report.
(3 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Return to Massanutten (January 4)
After a five year absence, DCSki Columnist Jim Kenney returned to Virginia’s Massanutten Resort on Friday, January 2, 2009 for a family ski trip. Jim provides this Firsthand Report.
(5 reader comments)

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Connie Lawn

Connie Lawn calls herself “The Skiing White House Reporter.” She has been covering the White House as a correspondent since 1968, and heads her own news bureau. But, as the years roll by, the passion for skiing and the mountains has become more intense. Connie now does her snow reports for DCSki. She also circulates her feature reports on radio, and is looking into television and a book about humorous ski experiences. Some of Connie’s funny ones (in Czechoslovakia in 1968) can be read in her book, You Wake Me Each Morning (iuniverse.com). Connie skis the local areas and, when possible the West, New England, New Zealand, and Europe. The industry keeps growing and Connie believe this is a good time for as many people to be involved as possible.

Connie has written 125 stories for DCSki since 2003.

Recent articles by Connie:

Firsthand Report: Colorado Gold! Snowmass and Aspen and National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic - March 28 - April 3, 2009 (April 9)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman spent the first week of April in Colorado, covering a Wounded Warriors event at Snowmass. Colorado has received a healthy does of natural snow over the past week, leading to great April conditions. Connie filed these notes from the road.

Firsthand Report: Mardi Gras Weekend at Wintergreen Resort (March 12)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Virginia’s Wintergreen Resort on March 7, 2009 to cover the Mardi Gras Weekend, which supported the Adaptive program at Wintergreen. They filed this Firsthand Report.
(5 reader comments)

Liberty Mountain Resort - Band of Brothers, and a Sister (March 2)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Liberty Mountain Resort on February 28, 2009 to cover the Third Wounded Warrior Weekend. The event brought 8 wounded warriors, their loved ones, instructors, and therapists to the slopes for a day on the snow. Connie provides this Firsthand Report.
(2 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Shirtsleeve Weather in February at Whitetail, February 7, 2009 (February 14)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman enjoyed unusually warm weather on Saturday, February 7, 2009 by swinging by Pennsylvania’s Whitetail Resort. There was plenty of snow and fun to go with the mild temperatures. Connie provides this Firsthand Report.

Firsthand Report: Big Fun, Big Snow, and Big Adventure at Big Sky, Montana (February 7)
Connie Lawn recently returned from a late-January trip to Big Sky, Montana. She discovered that Big Sky offers an awful lot of terrain per person with low crowds. She provides this Firsthand Report.
(5 reader comments)

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J.R. Patten

J.R. Patten is an outdoor nut and would probably still live in the middle of the woods if the animals hadn’t kicked him out for being uncivilized. He does anything and everything that gets him outside, and a lot more other stuff than he has time for. Among other seemingly unrelated things, he enjoys playing banjo, running ultramarathons, doing freelance web development, backpacking, camping, kayaking, reading, writing, and spending what little money he has traveling places. He also manages to get to class at Georgia Tech from time to time, where he is majoring in Computer Science.

If he’s not at the computer or in class, you can find him in the mountains of north Georgia, the Smokies, or his new favorite place east of the Mississippi: Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. However, more and more frequently you’ll find him in the mountains west of the Mississippi. If and when he ever gets out of school, he plans on moving out west, starting a company, and doing fun stuff all day long.

J.R. has written 3 stories for DCSki since 2008.

Recent articles by J.R.:

Vail: Getting There is Half the Fun (or: It’s the Misadventures) (January 6)
Vail has been the subject of many DCSki Firsthand Reports: The Colorado ski area offers a setting and conditions that are unparalleled. But sometimes, the adventure — or misadventure — starts before you arrive at the slopes. DCSki Columnist J.R. Patten provides an engaging story in this unconventional Firsthand Report.
(7 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: The Canyons (December 26, 2008)
Timing can be everything: A lack of early December snow meant that The Canyons had little of the “Greatest Snow on Earth” to offer DCSki Columnist J.R. Patten on a recent visit. But this didn’t stop J.R. from checking out the Utah resort and filing this Firsthand Report.
(7 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: The Canyons, Utah (August 6, 2008)
DCSki’s newest Columnist, J.R. Patten, just returned from a trip to The Canyons Resort. While most visit the Utah resort in the winter to take advantage of its deep powder and 3,700 acres of skiable terrain, J.R. discovered there’s more than one reason to visit during the “off season.”
(10 reader comments)

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John Sherwood

John Sherwood hails from Bedford, Massachusetts - the snow belt of Boston’s western suburbs. He first experienced the joys of skiing on the 240-foot vertical slopes of Nashoba Valley in Littleton, Massachusetts. As a teenager, he enjoyed skiing at Gunstock, Waterville Valley, and Stowe. He moved to DC in 1991 but a combination of graduate school poverty and a false belief that “local skiing just can’t be any good” kept him away from the slopes for 9 long and miserable years.

John finally received his Ph.D. in history, got a real job as a Navy historian, and officially ended his skiing hiatus. To celebrate, he took his wife, a native of Slovakia who grew up skiing to school, to Stowe for a week in February 2000. Hooked again, John decided to explore local skiing during the 2000-2001 season and visited Whitetail, Seven Springs, Timberline, and Blue Mountain. He also took another trip to Stowe. When he returned from Vermont, he concluded that local skiing really is not that bad; in fact, it can be great when the conditions are right. Arguably, Timberline at the end of March had better snow conditions than Stowe in early February.

A proud Timberline season pass holder since 2002, John generally skis over 20 days a year at that resort. He also enjoys skiing in Europe, the West, and New England. The West Virginia Division of Tourism awarded John “Stars of the Industry” awards in both 2003 and 2004 for articles on skiing in West Virginia.

In addition to DCSki, John has published winter sports related articles in the The Slovak Spectator, Financial Times, Ski Racing Magazine, and the SkiEurope Report. He is also the author of four books in military history. His latest, Black Sailor, White Navy: Racial Unrest in the Fleet, was published in November, 2007 by New York University Press.

John has written 82 stories for DCSki since 2001.

Recent articles by John:

Springtime Snapshots: The Canaan Valley Region in Late Spring (June 25, 2008)
DCSki Columnist John Sherwood recently made a trip to the Canaan Valley region of West Virginia, where he visited Dolly Sods, Roaring Plains (South Prong Trail), and the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge. He provides some photos from his visit.
(2 reader comments)

The Transplanted: A DC Skier Heads West (December 1, 2007)
Many DCSki readers know Tim Romano and his wife Madeline. They’re regular attendees at DCSki slope-side gatherings. After spending 28 years in the DC area, Tim recently packed up and moved to Logan, Utah. DCSki Columnist John Sherwood interviews Tim to learn about the differences in skiing and lifestyle between the Mid-Atlantic region and a state that includes the word “Ski” on its license plate.
(4 reader comments)

Spot Report: Timberline Four Seasons Resort, January 21, 2007 (January 23, 2007)
John Sherwood skied at West Virginia’s Timberline Resort on Sunday, and provides this Firsthand Report.
(8 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Timberline, December 30-31, 2006 (January 1, 2007)
Despite less than ideal conditions, John Sherwood made his first run of the season at Timberline Resort this past weekend. He filed this Firsthand Report.
(4 reader comments)

Going Further Afield: The Canyons, February 4-8, 2006 (February 9, 2006)
John Sherwood just returned from a trip to The Canyons, an up-and-coming ski resort in Utah that offers over 3,500 acres of skiable terrain. John filed this Firsthand Report describing the pros and cons of the ski area.
(7 reader comments)

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M. Scott Smith

Scott is Editor and founder of DCSki. He writes the articles, takes the photographs, designs the pages, programs the site, pays the bills, and occasionally catches a wink of sleep. In addition to DCSki, Scott works full time as a researcher and computer scientist.

Scott loves outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, travel, skiing, kayaking, and mountain biking. He is an avid photographer and writer, and also plays keyboards and drums. Scott grew up in Colorado and currently resides in Maryland. (That’s right - he went from Colorado to Maryland - what was he thinking?!) Scott maintains a personal weblog at www.mscottsmith.org.

Scott is a member of the Eastern Ski Writers Association and the North American Snowsports Journalists Association.

Scott has written 663 stories for DCSki since 1997.

Recent articles by Scott:

What’s New for 2009: Whitetail Resort (July 3)
Last summer may have been a busy one for Whitetail, but Whitetail isn’t resting, investing another $1.7 million in capital improvements. Highlights include the cutting of a new halfpipe, the addition of a new beginner terrain park, and the installation of an adult beginner carpet lift. Whitetail also recently awarded scholarships to eleven outstanding resort employees.

What’s New for 2009: Massanutten Resort (May 17)
Massanutten Resort will unveil a new fixed quad chairlift this winter, replacing a double that was originally installed in 1972.
(2 reader comments)

Firsthand Report and Pictorial: Winter Hiking at Shenandoah (March 15)
DCSki’s Editor decided to take the day off Friday and head for Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park for some winter hiking and photography. Overnight snow almost stymied his plans, as most of Skyline Drive was closed due to icing. Scott detoured to the southern portion of the Park, and started a chilly hike near dusk. He provides this Firsthand Report and set of photos.
(3 reader comments)

Snowshoe to host Susan G. Komen Ski for the Cure Event (February 14)
On Saturday, February 28, 2009, West Virginia’s Snowshoe Mountain Resort will host a “Ski for the Cure event” to help raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.

Night Shots from Whitetail (January 19)
DCSki’s Editor spent Sunday evening skiing at Whitetail. He provides some night photos he took from around the base area.
(3 reader comments)

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