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March 7: Connie Lawn provides this quick Firsthand Report from Pennsylvania’s Whitetail Resort, where she skied on Saturday, March 6, 2010.
March 7: Local resorts have snow aplenty as we head into March, providing the possibility for an extended spring skiing season. Ed Fowler provides these tips for maximizing the spring skiing experience. (1 reader comment)
Firsthand Report: Blue Knob Get Together
March 7: From February 19-21, 2010, members of the DCSki and Epicski on-line communities met in the physical world on the slopes of Pennsylvania’s Blue Knob resort, enjoying conditions and camaraderie fit for the record books. Rob Davis provides this Firsthand Report. (1 reader comment)
Firsthand Report: Liberation at Liberty
March 7: Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Liberty Mountain Resort on February 27, 2010 to cover the Wounded Warrior Weekend. They filed this Firsthand Report.
Firsthand Report: Massanutten Weekend
February 28: DCSki Columnist Matthew Graham found ample opportunities for fun during a weekend visit to Massanutten February 20-21, 2010. He found fun on the Virginia resort’s popular snow tubing hills, in the indoor water park, on the ski slopes, and listening to live entertainment at night. OK, there might have been one face plant that resulted in a trip to the first aid office, and that probably wasn’t fun. But the rest of the weekend was “plain stupid fun.” (1 reader comment)
Getting Fit for the Slopes: The Benefit of Strength Training for the Skier
February 13: We often perceive skiing more as a pastime than a sport, especially in this region where the slopes are short and almost always groomed to perfection. Skiing, though, involves many muscle groups, some of which never get properly exercised under normal circumstances. DCSki Columnist John Sherwood describes the benefits of strength training for on- and off-slope activities, using his own experiences as a guide. (3 reader comments)
Firsthand Report: Snowpocalypse Now at Blue Knob
February 11: With so much fresh snow, what’s a mid-Atlantic skier supposed to do? Go skiing, of course! That’s what DCSki Columnist Jim Kenney decided to do on February 8, 2010, braving the roads to head to Pennsylvania’s Blue Knob Resort. In this Firsthand Report, he describes the day as one of the best days of local skiing in his 43 continuous seasons of downhill action. (4 reader comments)
Notes from the Road: Stuck in Utah
February 11: Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman intended to take a short trip to Utah, but with back-to-back blizzards hitting the mid-Atlantic and airports closed, they’ve been unable to return to the East coast. Thankfully, there’s pretty good skiing in Utah, too. They provide this series of Firsthand Reports from the slopes of Park City, Deer Valley, Alta, and Snowbird. (3 reader comments)
Firsthand Report: Skiing Pretty at Seven Springs
February 7: Jim Kenney and his wife took a “Ski Date” to Pennsylvania’s Seven Springs Resort on Monday, February 1, 2010. Jim prescribes a ski date as a way to reduce stress, have fun, and improve your relationship. Great conditions at Seven Springs didn’t hurt, either. Jim provides this Firsthand Report. (1 reader comment)
Firsthand Report: Embedded with the Wounded Warriors at Wintergreen Resort
February 1: On January 23, Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Virginia’s Wintergreen Resort to cover the Wounded Warrior Weekend, which brings service members wounded in battle to the slopes for winter recreation. They filed this Firsthand Report. (2 reader comments)
January 24: A DCSki reader provides a trip report from Big Sky, Montana, where the majestic slopes are only outdone by the genuine friendliness of the locals. (4 reader comments)
Whitetail After Dark: A Pictorial
January 21: DCSki’s Editor spent the afternoon and evening at Whitetail Resort on January 21, 2010. This pictorial provides a number of after-dark scenes from Whitetail’s slopes. (7 reader comments)
The Ski Channel Expands Distribution to East Coast
January 20: The Ski Channel television network recently partnered with RCN to bring its content to additional geographies, including Washington, DC, the Lehigh Valley, and Philadelphia.
West Virginia Governor Proclaims January Learn a Snow Sport Month
January 20: In a ceremony earlier this month, Joe Manchin, Governor of West Virginia, announced that January was officially Learn a Snow Sport Month in his state
Firsthand Report: Mad River Glen - True Believers
January 18: DCSki Columnist Jim Kenney closed out his recent trip to Vermont by swinging by Mad River Glen. He describes the visit to the “minimalist ski-area-that-could” in this Firsthand Report. (11 reader comments)
“Jibbing for a Cause” Rail Jam at Roundtop to Benefit Leukemia/Lymphoma and Breast Cancer Research
January 18: Ski Roundtop, Scion Cars, and Signal Snowboards are teaming up to host a charity rail jam in support of Ski4Life Leukemia and Lymphoma and the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. The event will be held on Friday, January 22, 2010 at Ski Roundtop.
Firsthand Report: Pilgrimage to Stowe
January 18: It’s been 40 years since Jim Kenney last skied Stowe. As a teenager, his parents didn’t allow him to venture off the bunny slopes. In early January, he returned to the Ski Capital of the East in Vermont determined to venture beyond the greens with his own teenage son. Jim provides this Firsthand Report. (7 reader comments)
Firsthand Report: Sugarbush, Vermont - A Classic Refreshed
January 17: DCSki Columnist Jim Kenney recently returned from an early-January trip to Sugarbush, Vermont. His first visit to the resort in 10 years, he discovered perpetually great terrain and recent infrastructure investments. He provides this Firsthand Report. (1 reader comment)
Notes from the Road: Snowshoe Mountain (updated)
January 9: Connie Lawn is spending the weekend at snowy Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia. She filed these notes from the road. (7 reader comments)
December 24, 2009: Mother Nature delivered an early holiday gift to mid-Atlantic ski areas, dumping up to three feet of fresh snow the weekend before Christmas and keeping temperatures low enough to fire snowguns around the clock. As a result, many ski areas should have close to 100% of their terrain open in the coming days.
Firsthand Report: Copper Mountain
December 21, 2009: Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman swung by Copper Mountain Resort in early December during a Colorado ski trip. They provide this Firsthand Report.
Notes from the Road: The Annual Hartford Ski Spectacular in Breckenridge, Colorado
December 21, 2009: Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman recently attended the 22nd Annual Hartford Ski Spectacular in Breckenridge, Colorado, one of the largest winter sports events for people with disabilities. They filed these notes from the road.
Firsthand Report: Wonderful Weekend at Liberty
December 21, 2009: As a patroller at Liberty Mountain Resort, DCSki Columnist Jim Chen had to work over the weekend. But don’t feel too sorry for him; Liberty received 20 inches of fresh powder in the recent storm, and Jim was one of the first to make runs down powder slopes. Jim provides this Firsthand Report from a weekend that can only be described as “epic.” (8 reader comments)
Mid-Atlantic Ski Season Kicks Off, with Help from Mother Nature
December 6, 2009: The return of colder temperatures has allowed mid-Atlantic ski areas to fire up the guns, and Mother Nature helped kick off the festivities with some natural snow. Several resorts in the mid-Atlantic are now open for skiing and boarding, with more expected to come on-line soon. (1 reader comment)
Pro-Fit Ski & Boot Service Launches with Focus on Boot Fitting and Ski Tuning
November 23, 2009: When Pro-Fit Ski & Skate went out of business early this year, mid-Atlantic skiers were afraid they would lose the services of master bootfitter Brian Deely. Not to fear: Brian is back with a new store focusing exclusively on boot fitting and ski tuning. (1 reader comment)
Salomon USA Recalls Ski Bindings
November 22, 2009: Due to the possibility of unexpected release, Salomon USA is recalling certain models of ski bindings sold in the United States between September, 2008 and October, 2009.
What’s New for 2009: Wintergreen Resort
November 15, 2009: Virginia’s Wintergreen Resort is introducing a flex ticketing plan for the 2009-2010 winter season, and will also be offering several Women’s Ski Clinics. Wintergreen will also open a Zip Line.
DCSki Introduces New Features to Track Resort “Tweets”
November 15, 2009: The Twitter microblogging service allows individuals and companies to create and share short text-based updates called “Tweets.” Over a dozen ski areas in the mid-Atlantic region have created a presence on Twitter, using Twitter to post announcements and information. DCSki now captures these updates and makes them readily available to skiers and boarders, whether or not they have their own Twitter account.
What’s New for 2009: Hidden Valley Resort
November 14, 2009: Hidden Valley Resort is putting the finishing touches on several enhancements for the 2009-2010 winter season. The Pennsylvania ski area will offer improved snowmaking and expanded instruction offerings, and has also taken over management of food and lodging reservations.
What’s New for 2009: Blue Mountain
November 11, 2009: Visitors to Pennsylvania’s Blue Mountain Ski Area this winter will be greeted by a new double-black diamond slope and new “streets” terrain park. Two new outdoor dining areas will be available, and Blue Mountain will become one of the few U.S. resorts to have a “BigAirBag,” a fall cushion placed behind ski jumps.
What’s New for 2009: Snowshoe Mountain Resort
November 8, 2009: Snowshoe Mountain Resort puts the focus on safety this winter by including helmets with all youth rentals. A new restaurant will open, and Snowshoe is also providing guests with an opportunity to save a few bucks. (1 reader comment)
What’s New for 2009: Timberline Resort
November 8, 2009: Timberline has gained permanent access to a water source for snowmaking, and will soon celebrate the grand opening of a new hotel. (7 reader comments)
What’s New for 2009: Winterplace
November 8, 2009: Winterplace has installed 34 new automated snow guns, and widened one of its expert slopes.
What’s New for 2009: Shawnee Mountain
November 8, 2009: Shawnee Mountain has added a new Tubing Carpet lift, a new Snow Cat, and expanded its Rental Shop, fortifying its standing as one of the largest ski and snowboard rental facilities in the U.S.
What’s New for 2009: Liberty Mountain Resort
November 8, 2009: It’s been a busy summer at Liberty Mountain Resort. The Pennsylvania ski area has upgraded the Eastwind Quad Chairlift, increased the amount of automated snowmaking, and made a number of improvements both on and off mountain.
What’s New for 2009: Elk Mountain
November 8, 2009: Pennsylvania’s Elk Mountain Ski Resort has continued a long-standing tradition by planting nearly 1,300 new spruce trees on the mountain. The ski area has also made snowmaking improvements and widened the Susquehanna trail.
What’s New for 2009: Sugar Mountain Resort
November 7, 2009: North Carolina’s Sugar Mountain Resort made improvements to snowmaking over the summer, replacing and upgrading 2,500 feet of snowmaking pipes along the Big Birch slope and purchasing an additional energy-efficient snowmaking machine.
What’s New for 2009: Beech Mountain
November 7, 2009: Beech Mountain has converted a double chairlift into a quad chairlift.
Firsthand Report: Colorado Spring Skiing - Don’t Fear the April
November 1, 2009: In late Spring, 2009, DCSki Columnist Jim Kenney and his son Vince packed their car and headed west — all the way to Colorado for some late-season skiing. Their travels took them to Loveland, Arapahoe Basin, and Copper Mountain. Jim provides this detailed Firsthand Report from their April trip. (5 reader comments)
Firsthand Report: Splendor in the Leaves - the 9th Annual Great Outdoors Festival at Whitetail
November 1, 2009: After checking out the Liberty Mountain Fall Fest earlier in October, Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman headed to Whitetail Resort on October 25, 2009 to visit the 9th Annual Great Outdoors Festival. They provide this Firsthand Report.
Firsthand Report: Liberty Mountain Fall Fest
October 18, 2009: Rain finally moved out of the area, allowing Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman to visit Liberty Mountain Resort’s Annual Fall Fest. They filed this Firsthand Report. (2 reader comments)
DCSki Columnist Honored with West Virginia Division of Tourism’s “Stars of the Industry Award”
October 15, 2009: DCSki Columnist Jim Kenney was recently honored with a Stars of the Industry Award, awarded by the West Virginia Division of Tourism for his January, 2009 story on skiing in Canaan Valley and Timberline Resorts, West Virginia. (8 reader comments)
Firsthand Report: Ski Roundtop rounds them up at the Shawan Downs Steeplechase
September 28, 2009: Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman recently participated in the Shawan Dawns, where they saw a taste of some adventurous activities offered at Ski Roundtop. Connie filed this Firsthand Report. (1 reader comment)
Wisp Founder Helmuth “Ace” Heise Passes Away
August 12, 2009: Mr. Helmuth “Ace” Heise, Founder of Maryland’s Wisp Resort, passed away on August 11, 2009. He was 82.
What’s New for 2009: Whitetail Resort
July 3, 2009: 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.
Firsthand Report: Backcountry Experience in Switzerland
June 12, 2009: Seven Springs Snowsports School Director Iwan Fuchs recently visited his native Switzerland for some backcountry training. He provides this Firsthand Report. (1 reader comment)
Going Further Afield: Skiing in Orlando?
May 23, 2009: 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. (1 reader comment)
What’s New for 2009: Massanutten Resort
May 17, 2009: Massanutten Resort will unveil a new fixed quad chairlift this winter, replacing a double that was originally installed in 1972. (2 reader comments)
Going Further Afield: Sunlight Mountain - Real Western Skiing in a Real Western Town
April 18, 2009: 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, 2009: 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. (2 reader comments)
Notes from the Road: Colorado or Bust
April 16, 2009: 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.
Extending the Season by Going Further Afield (Part 2): Head North to Whiteface Mountain, New York
April 15, 2009: Guest Author Michael French describes another way to extend your ski season: by heading north to Whiteface Mountain, New York. Michael provides a detailed Firsthand Report from a recent visit to Whiteface. (1 reader comment)
Going Further Afield: Echo Mountain
April 9, 2009: 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)
April 9, 2009: 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.
Going Further Afield: Jay Peak, Vermont
March 29, 2009: Guest author Steve Bamonti provides this look at Vermont’s Jay Peak Resort. Unlike most East Coast resorts, you can ski anywhere there’s snow within the bounds of Jay Peak. Steve discovers that Jay Peak has everything a skier needs - and less. (2 reader comments)
Firsthand Report: Timberline Offers Up a Great Group Experience
March 20, 2009: George Lyle recently chaperoned a weekend trip to Timberline Resort, bringing together eight teenage boys from Asia and Africa to the mountains of West Virginia. George provides this Firsthand Report.
Extending the Season by Going Further Afield: Titus Mountain, New York
March 19, 2009: Guest Author Michael French describes a recent trip to Titus Mountain, a small mountain he learned to ski at in the rural northern Adirondack Park of New York. As ski areas in the mid-Atlantic begin to end their season, Michael notes that you can tag some extra weeks on by heading north to areas such as Titus Mountain. (4 reader comments)
Firsthand Report and Pictorial: Winter Hiking at Shenandoah
March 15, 2009: 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)
Firsthand Report: Mardi Gras Weekend at Wintergreen Resort
March 12, 2009: 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)
Firsthand Report: Return to Seven Springs
March 9, 2009: 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)
Liberty Mountain Resort - Band of Brothers, and a Sister
March 2, 2009: 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: DCSki Gathering at Blue Knob, Pennsylvania
March 2, 2009: Eight DCSkiers met with five Epicskiers and stayed in a slopeside house for a hardy weekend at Blue Knob ski area in western Pennsylvania from Feb 20-23, 2009. It was very much a comingling of these two online communities known as great resources for skiing information and for stoking the passions of avid snowriders in the Eastern US and beyond. Jim Kenney and Rob Davis co-author this Firsthand Report. (2 reader comments)
Synchro Skiing Event at Seven Springs
March 1, 2009: Seven Springs Snowsports School Director Iwan Fuchs provides a recap of the Second Annual Formation, Light, Music, and Fireworks Show, held recently at the Pennsylvania ski area. (2 reader comments)
Felt Like a Pro: ASRA GS/SL Races at Ski Roundtop
February 16, 2009: Ed Fowler provides this Firsthand Report from the ASRA race weekend at Ski Roundtop on February 7-8, 2009.
Firsthand Report: Catskill Trifecta: Hunter, Plattekill, and Windham
February 16, 2009: 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)
Snowshoe to host Susan G. Komen Ski for the Cure Event
February 14, 2009: 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.
Firsthand Report: Snö Mountain
February 14, 2009: 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: Spring Skiing in February at Liberty, February 8, 2009
February 14, 2009: 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: Shirtsleeve Weather in February at Whitetail, February 7, 2009
February 14, 2009: 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: Blue Mountain, February 1, 2009
February 7, 2009: 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: Big Fun, Big Snow, and Big Adventure at Big Sky, Montana
February 7, 2009: 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)
Firsthand Report: Ski the Valley - Canaan and Timberline, West Virginia
January 31, 2009: 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: Liberty Mountain Resort - Skiing and Tubing in the Sunshine
January 26, 2009: After a busy week of covering the Presidential Inauguration, Connie Lawn and a friend left Washington on Friday, January 23 for a sunny day skiing and tubing at Pennsylvania’s Liberty Mountain Resort. Connie provides this Firsthand Report.
Firsthand Report: Powder on Super Tuesday Weekend at WIsp
January 24, 2009: 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.
Firsthand Report: Super Tuesday at Blue Knob
January 22, 2009: 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)
January 19, 2009: DCSki’s Editor spent Sunday evening skiing at Whitetail. He provides some night photos he took from around the base area. (3 reader comments)
New Whitetail Adaptive Sports and Wounded Warrior Program
January 13, 2009: Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Whitetail Resort on Sunday, January 11, 2009 to witness the launch of a new adaptive skiing program. They provide this Firsthand Report. (5 reader comments)
Firsthand Report: Tubing at Ski Roundtop
January 11, 2009: Disappointed that a promised snowstorm never materialized, Sean Oser headed to Ski Roundtop with his family in tow on Saturday, January 10 for a lazy afternoon of snow tubing. He provides this Firsthand Report. (1 reader comment)
January 11, 2009: DCSki’s Editor met up with a couple friends at Whitetail Resort for some weekday skiing on Friday, January 9. Ice-covered trees provided evidence of freezing rain earlier in the week, but the slopes had nothing but packed powder. Scott provides a photo-packed report, including a virtual video run down the entire length of Sidewinder, Whitetail’s newly-cut trail. (5 reader comments)
Firsthand Report: Night Club Card Program at Liberty Mountain Resort
January 6, 2009: Ed Fowler provides a Firsthand Report from Liberty Mountain Resort, as well as information on the Night Club Program, which kicked off last Sunday.
Vail: Getting There is Half the Fun (or: It’s the Misadventures)
January 6, 2009: 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: Liberty Mountain
January 4, 2009: Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman spent Saturday skiing the slopes of Pennsylvania’s Liberty Mountain Resort. They check in with this Firsthand Report.
Firsthand Report: Return to Massanutten
January 4, 2009: 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)
Firsthand Report: Spring Mountain - A bit of the Midwest in the Mid-Atlantic
January 4, 2009: 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)
Firsthand Report: Wonders at Whitetail on December 26, 2008
December 27, 2008: Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman swung by Whitetail for some post-Christmas fun. They visited the Pennsylvania slopes on December 26, 2008 and tried out Whitetail’s new enhancements, including the new Sidewinder trail. Connie provides this Firsthand Report. (2 reader comments)
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: Wisp Lookin’ Good on 53rd Birthday
December 18, 2008: Jim Kenney headed to Maryland’s Wisp Resort for their 53rd Birthday Celebration, and met up with several DCSki readers. He provides this Firsthand Report. (6 reader comments)
Firsthand Report: Vail and Beaver Creek, Colorado
December 17, 2008: Following on the heels of their Breckenridge visit, Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman swung by Colorado’s Beaver Creek and Vail Resorts. Connie filed this Firsthand Report.
Firsthand Report: Deer Valley, Utah
December 15, 2008: In the midst of a Colorado ski trip, DCSki’s Editor somehow finds himself skiing in Utah, at the posh Deer Valley Resort. He provides this Firsthand Report. (8 reader comments)
Heroes of the Hills - Breckenridge, Colorado
December 10, 2008: Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman check in from Colorado, where they recently attended a “Wounded Warriors” event at Breckenridge. (1 reader comment)
December 10, 2008: Kyle Dodd is a student of meteorology at Penn State. Check out his latest weekly Skier’s Forecast, including his thoughts on the weather for the upcoming week and how it will affect local skiing. (5 reader comments)
Notes from the Road: Return to Breckenridge and Vail Associates
December 9, 2008: Connie Lawn is currently on a Colorado ski trip, attending the Hartford Ski Spectacular at Breckenridge. She checks in with these Notes from the Road.
Seven Springs Resort Purchases Ski Assets at Laurel Mountain State Park
December 8, 2008: The move to re-open Pennsylvania’s Laurel Mountain Ski Area advanced in late November, as Seven Springs officially purchased the ski assets at Laurel Mountain State Park. DCSki provides the latest news, and a detailed look at the storied history of Laurel Mountain. (4 reader comments)
Canaan Valley Resort to Offer Free Skiing on Opening Day
December 8, 2008: West Virginia’s Canaan Valley Resort plans to open for the 2008-2009 winter season on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 12 noon. To celebrate its opening, free skiing will be provided between noon and 4:30 p.m. The ski area will also offer significantly discounted lodging during opening weekend. (1 reader comment)
Firsthand Report: Opening Day at Liberty Mountain Resort
December 7, 2008: Ed Fowler was on hand for Liberty Mountain Resort’s opening day on Saturday, December 6, 2008. He provides this Firsthand Report. (3 reader comments)
Whitetail Cuts Ribbon on New Trail as Season Opens
December 7, 2008: Pennsylvania’s Whitetail Resort opened for the season on Saturday, December 6, 2008, with seven trails and five lifts in operation. Skiers and snowboarders were able to take Whitetail’s newest trail, Sidewinder, for a spin.
December 4, 2008: Kyle Dodd is a student of meteorology at Penn State, and he’s putting his skills to good use by penning his first Mid-Atlantic Skier’s Forecast for DCSki. Find out Kyle’s thoughts on the weather for the upcoming week, and how it will affect local skiing. (14 reader comments)
Firsthand Report: Seven Springs over Thanksgiving Weekend
December 3, 2008: DCSki Columnist Robbie Allen and his family had booked a Thanksgiving trip to Pennsylvania’s Seven Springs Resort, hoping Seven Springs would offer some skiing by the Thanksgiving holiday. They discovered great skiing, with mid-season conditions. Robbie provides this Firsthand Report. (2 reader comments)
Firsthand Report: First Snowball of the Season at Ski Roundtop
November 30, 2008: Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman made their inaugural season runs at Ski Roundtop on Saturday, November 29, 2008. Connie filed this Firsthand Report. (3 reader comments)
What’s New for 2008: Canaan Valley Resort
November 19, 2008: West Virginia’s Canaan Valley Resort is expanding its Terrain Park this year, and will continue to partner with nearby Timberline Resort to offer a “Ski the Valley Pass,” a two-day lift ticket valid at both ski areas. (1 reader comment)
